24 OCT – 22 NOV 2026
10:00 - 17:00
Closed Wed & Thu
"Jogon-in International Art Festival 2026"
Nobunaga's temple is real.
Our seventh festival explores “Real” in 2026 at Jogonin Temple in Azuchi, founded by Oda Nobunaga.
Meet approximately 30 artists from Japan and around the world exhibiting at Jogonin Temple.
It's not just art.
Enjoy concerts, butoh performances, artist talks and tea ceremonies on weekends and public holidays during the Jogonin International Art Festival.
I want to enjoy the art festival even more!
BEYOND
■Jogon-in Artist in Residence
This program showcases overseas artists staying and creating works while interacting with the local community. The works will be exhibited at the art festival.
■Cultural assets of Jogon-in Temple
Click here for highlights of Jogonin temple architecture and Buddhist statues
■ Nagahama International Art Festival 2026
A sister exhibition was held this summer.
INFORMATION
Event Overview
■ Dates and opening hours
24 October – 22 November 2026
Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
10:00–17:00
■ Admission
Admission includes entry to the temple and festival events. The tea ceremony costs an additional ¥300, including a Japanese sweet.
● Day ticket: ¥1,000. No advance tickets; cash only.
● Junior high school students and younger: free; a guardian must accompany them.
● Festival pass (unlimited entry during the festival): ¥1,500.
● Students: ¥700 with a student ID.
● Visitors with disabilities: free for the certificate holder only; please present a disability certificate.
■Venue
Kinshozan Jogon-in Temple
744 Jionji, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture
■Organizer
AT ARTS (International Arts Exchange NPO)
■Sponsor
Shiga Prefecture
Shiga Prefectural Board of Education
Omihachiman City
Omihachiman City Board of Education
■ Grants
FY2025 Project to Create Regional Exchanges Using Culture (Shiga Prefecture)
Jodo Tomoiki Foundation
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②Visit and Support
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④Buy and Support
Small artworks and goods will be sold at the festival venue.
Proceeds support artists and help fund the festival's operations.
⑤ Partner with us
We are always seeking individuals, companies, and organizations who share our vision and wish to support our activities.
※ Volunteer recruitment is currently closed.
We would be grateful for your support through any of the above ways ①–⑤.
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To everyone
Discover art from around the world at Nobunaga's temple
Jogon-in Temple is a place that continues the spirit of Oda Nobunaga, who turned his eyes to the world. At the Jogon-in Temple International Art Festival, held in this special place, artists from Japan and abroad will bring new expressions to life through their works. We hope that this will not only be a place to enjoy the exhibitions, but also a place where artists and visitors can interact with each other and create culture. Please feel free to visit and enjoy the unique experience of this art festival.
Organized by: AT ARTS (International Arts Exchange NPO) Representative: Nonki Nishimura