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Zen and Ghibli Exhibition
Oct 2 – Dec 6, 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays (open on holidays) · Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art New Building, Higashiyama Cube, Kyoto · Kyoto
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Dates
- Oct 2 – Dec 6, 2026
- Closed Mondays (open on holidays)
- 10:00–18:00 (Oct 2: 18:00–19:30)
About this event
SummaryAn immersive exhibition exploring Zen philosophy through the works of Studio Ghibli.
Highlights
• Based on conversations between producer Toshio Suzuki and Zen monks
• Features the latest film The Boy and the Heron
• Includes a unique goshuin (temple stamp) certificate
• Offers a set option with a goshuincho (stamp book)
• Provides exclusive access to Zen temples after the exhibition
Details
The exhibition reveals a Zen-inspired way of seeing that shapes Ghibli's world, emphasizing acceptance without fully understanding and leaving space instead of rushing to answers. It resonates with Zen principles of not dividing, not judging, and seeing things as they are. Visitors can experience the living Zen culture and space of actual temples by visiting Nanzen-ji, Shokoku-ji, and Myoshin-ji after viewing the exhibition. The event is part of the Let's Go to Kyoto campaign and is available exclusively through EX Travel Reservation.
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