Visitor Information
Dates
November 18 Fri.–20 Sun., 2022
Preview: November 17 Thurs. *by invitation only
Hours
November 18 Fri. noon–7pm
November 19 Sat. noon–7pm
November 20 Sun. noon–5pm
- *Please note that the last entrance is 1 hour before closing
Tickets
Ticket details here.
Main Venue
Kyoto International Conference Center Event Hall
Takaragaike, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0001 Japan
Nearest station: Kokusaikaikan Station on the Karasuma Subway Line (5-minute walk)
Access
Kokusaikaikan Station on the Karasuma Subway Line (5-minute walk)
Exit the ticket gate and walk through the underground passage to Exit 4-2.
The covered walkway from Exit 4-2 will guide you to our front entrance, keeping you dry on rainy days.
Kokusaikaikan-eki-mae bus stop on the Kyoto City Bus and Kyoto Bus lines (5-minute walk).
Shuttle Bus
Please use the shuttle bus which are available on two routes and stops at venues inside Kyoto City.
Service period: November 17 Thurs.–20 Sun., 2022
Bus Fare: Free Show your ACK ticket to the bus driver.
- * There may be possible delays due to traffic conditions.
Bus Timetable:
Route A (PDF)
ICC Kyoto (Main Venue) ⇄ Hongwanji Dendoin (Satellite Venue)
The return bus to ICC Kyoto will depart upon its arrival at Hongwanji Dendoin (Ryukoku Museum).
- * Evening shuttle bus: Direct bus from ICC Kyoto to Kyoto Station
Route B (PDF)
Hongwanji Dendoin→Shijo Kawaramachi→Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art→Karasuma Oike→Hongwanji Dendoin
Share Bike Service PiPPA
Try a free share bike service during ACK, courtesy of PiPPA.
Get a 30-minute ride coupon and enjoy exploring the city of Kyoto ecologically and without the stress of traffic.
Download the PiPPA App and create an account.
Privacy Policy (Japanese only)
PiPPA Coupon code : ACK2022
Childcare service
There will be a childcare service available to ACK attendees on the 5th floor of ICC Kyoto. Interested parties are asked to read, understand, and agree to the Childcare Use Contract, and apply by November 14. The parental guardian’s name on the application form will indicate an agreement with the contract. There are limited spaces, but it will also be possible to register on the day. Enquire at the venue.
Opening dates and time:
November 17 Thurs. noon–6pm
November 18 Fri. noon–7pm
November 19 Sat. noon–7pm
November 20 Sun. noon–5pm
The final reception will be closed 30 minutes before each day.
Click here (Information on childcare) for the application form
To those attending ACK
- Please note that masks must be worn at all times. Please practice hand hygiene by washing your hands and using the alcohol-based hand sanitizer provided.
- There will be body temperature monitoring at the entrance. If you have a fever of 37.5℃ or higher, you will be declined entrance to the fair.
More Information
Ticket Benefits
Special rates for art museums in ACK
Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
“ANDY WARHOL KYOTO”
Available: November 1st Tues.–December 27 Tues.
Benefit: ¥100 discount on presentation of ACK ticket
Only available to tickets purchased over the counter
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
“Museum Ludwig, Cologne – History of a Collection with Civic Commitments”
Available: November 1st Tues.–30 Wed.
Benefit: Group rates apply to those presenting their ACK ticket
The Museum of Kyoto
“Shinsengumi 2022”
Available: November 18 Fri.–20 Sun.
Benefit: Group rates apply to those presenting their ACK ticket
The Hosomi Museum Kyoto
“Resonating Japanese Art – Rimpa and Jakuchu x Astro Boy, Hatsune Miku and Rilakkuma”
Available: November 10 Thurs.–20 Sun.
Benefit: ¥100 discount on presentation of ACK ticket
Kyoto International Manga Museum
“The Bride’s Stories by Kaoru Mori”
Available: November 10 Thurs.–20 Sun.
Benefit: 20% discount on presentation of ACK ticket
Ryukoku Museum
“Exposition – The power of modern Kyoto to collect and show”
Available: November 10 Thurs.–20 Sun.
Benefit: Group rates apply to those presenting their ACK ticket
*More details are available from the each museum website.