Zen and Ghibli
2026/10/3-2026/12/6
Venue [ Higashiyama Cube ]
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An immersive exhibition exploring Zen through the works of Studio Ghibli. The Zen and Studio Ghibli Exhibition will be held in autumn 2026 at the Higashiyama Cube, New Building of the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
Based on the book Zen and Ghibli, which compiles conversations between Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki and Zen monks, this exhibition offers a unique, experiential way to encounter a Zen-like sense of acceptance through Ghibli’s works.
Ghibli films often embody a worldview that does not divide good and evil, leaves space instead of rushing to answers, and embraces the attitude of “accepting without fully understanding.”
This resonates deeply with the Zen principles of “not dividing,” “not judging,” and “seeing things as they are.”
The Boy and the Heron (2023), the latest film by Hayao Miyazaki, which attracted audiences worldwide, leaves a quiet, lingering impression without offering clear answers.This exhibition is structured around that film, revealing a Zen-inspired way of seeing that shapes Ghibli’s world.
Information
- Period
- October 3 (Sat.) – December 6 (Sun), 2026
- Time
- 10:00 – 18:00 (last admission: 17:30)
- Venue
- Higashiyama Cube
- Closed on
- Mondays, except pubic holidays
- Admission
Adults & University Students ¥1,900 (Group ¥1,700)
High School Students ¥1,500 (Group ¥1,300)
Elementary School Students ¥1,100 (Group ¥900)
Free admission for preschool children*Tax included.
*Free admission for persons with disability certificate and one attendant.
*Please bring your student ID, disability certificate, or other proof of identification.Advance tickets will be available from August 1, 2026.
If crowd conditions within the galleries make it difficult to ensure a safe and comfortable viewing environment, a priority reservation system may be introduced during the exhibition period.
- Organised by: Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, The Yomiuri Shimbun, PIA Corporation, City of Kyoto
