Kyoto-based hospitality group joins Japan’s premier international photography festival, offering exclusive guest benefits and on-site ticketing at Shiki Suites and Toji Suites & Residence
KYOTO, JAPAN: Shiki Properties is proud to announce its official partnership with Kyotographie 2026 (4/18 – 5/17), the internationally acclaimed photography festival held annually in the heart of Kyoto. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Shiki Properties’ commitment to fostering cultural exchange, supporting the arts, and enriching the experience of visitors who come to Kyoto from across Japan and around the world.
A Shared Vision for Art and Culture
Kyotographie has, since its founding in 2013, transformed Kyoto into a living gallery, bringing together the work of celebrated and emerging photographers from Japan and across the globe, displayed in the city’s most breathtaking historic venues. Shiki Properties shares this vision of Kyoto as a place where tradition and contemporary creativity converge.
“We believe that art is at the heart of what makes Kyoto one of the world’s most extraordinary cities,” said a spokesperson for Shiki Properties. “Kyotographie brings together local and international artists in dialogue with this remarkable city, and we are honoured to play a role in supporting that. Our properties and hotels are home to guests who come to Kyoto seeking meaningful, immersive experiences, and Kyotographie is precisely that.”
Supporting Artists, Locally and Globally
Through this partnership, Shiki Properties reaffirms its dedication to championing both local Kyoto talent and the international artistic community. Kyotographie’s annual programme is a powerful platform for photographers whose work speaks across cultural and linguistic boundaries, and Shiki Properties is proud to help amplify that reach by welcoming festival visitors and providing a curated, comfortable base from which to explore the exhibitions.
Shiki Properties also recognises the vital role that Kyoto’s creative community plays in sustaining the city’s unique identity and appeal. This partnership reflects a long-term commitment to investing in the cultural fabric of Kyoto, not only as a destination, but as a living, evolving home to art, craft, and human expression.
Exclusive Offer: 20% Discount for Kyotographie Visitors
In celebration of the partnership, Shiki Properties is delighted to offer a special 20% discount on stays at select properties for guests attending Kyotographie 2026. This exclusive offer is available for bookings covering the festival period and beyond, from May through late September 2026, and is designed to make it easier than ever for art lovers to immerse themselves fully in everything the festival has to offer. As it lasts throughout summer, it is also a great to opportunity for those looking for somewhere to stay during major festivals such as the Gion Matsuri in July.
Whether visiting for a weekend or the entire festival, guests can enjoy Shiki Properties’ machiya townhouses and hotels, intimate, character-rich retreats set across Kyoto’s most beloved neighborhoods. For those aiming to stay a month or longer in Kyoto this summer, Shiki Properties also has monthly rental options which are fully furnished – suitable for families or digital nomads.
Kyotographie Tickets to be Available at Shiki Suites and Toji Suites & Residence
To make the festival experience as seamless as possible, Kyotographie tickets will be available for purchase directly at the front desks of Shiki Suites and Toji Suites & Residence. Guests will be able to purchase tickets conveniently upon arrival or during their stay, ensuring they never miss a moment of the festival programme.
For more information about the Shiki Properties Official Partnership with Kyotographie 2026, the discount offer, or to make a reservation, please visit our website or contact our reservations team directly (reservations@shikiproperties.com).
About Shiki Properties
Founded in 2014, Shiki Properties is a Kyoto-based hospitality group dedicated to offering guests an authentic and deeply considered experience of Japan’s ancient capital. Across a collection of thoughtfully restored machiya townhouses and modern residences, including its hotels Shiki Suites and Toji Suites & Residence, Shiki Properties combines the warmth of local hospitality with the comforts and design sensibilities of contemporary living.
About Kyotographie
Kyotographie is Japan’s largest international photography festival, founded in Kyoto in 2013 by Lucille Reyboz and Yusuke Nakanishi. Each year, the festival showcases the work of major artists from Japan and around the world in extraordinary historic venues across the city, drawing visitors and photography enthusiasts from across the globe.
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