Private Viewing in Kyoto
See the works in person, by appointment.
Many of the works on Kogei Art KYOTO are kept in the artists’ own studios. By appointment, we bring the pieces you wish to see to our gallery in Kyoto — a quiet, unhurried encounter with the work itself.
- Free of charge
- By appointment only
- No obligation to purchase
What to Expect
A private encounter with one-of-a-kind works
Works brought in for you
Tell us which works or artists interest you, and we will arrange for the actual pieces to be at the gallery on the day of your visit.
Stories behind the making
We walk you through each artist’s techniques — wood-fired yakishime, men-zōgan inlay, natural ash glazes — and the traditions they carry forward.
Purchase & worldwide shipping
Should a work speak to you, purchase on the spot is possible. We arrange insured international shipping by DHL or FedEx.
Featured Artists
Artists whose works can be viewed
Makimasa Imai
Ceramic artist. Vessels in Bizen and Shino traditions, born of flame and clay.
Issey Hattori
Issey Hattori creates delicate, stylish artworks by carving lacquer in millimeter increments, a technique he insists on using.
Ryozo Shibata
Master of zōgan-sometsuke — porcelain inlay and underglaze blue of quiet precision.
Visit Information
The gallery
| Location | Gallery & Shop Karafuneya 505 Higashimonzen-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8345 3-minute walk from “Higashiyama Station” on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line |
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| Viewing hours | Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays — 10:00, 13:00 or 15:00 (Other times may be possible on request.) |
| Fee | Free of charge |
How to Book
Three simple steps
Send your request
Fill in the form below with your preferred dates and the works you would like to see.
We confirm availability
We reply within two business days to confirm your appointment and arrange the works.
Visit the gallery
Receive your confirmation email — then simply come and meet the works in person.
Booking Request
Request your viewing
Please note this is a request, not an instant booking — your appointment is confirmed once you receive our reply by email.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I purchase a work on the spot?
Can I request a specific work from the online catalogue?
How far in advance should I book?
Is the gallery easy to find?
Ichigo ichie — every encounter, once in a lifetime.