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Jogonin Workshops & Cultural Exchange 2026

An event related to the Jogan-in International Art Festival, where international artists performed and the mayor of Omihachiman participated.

Let's play at Nobunaga's temple!

Make art alongside visiting international artists. Share a bowl of tea and a conversation in a temple tatami room.
Enjoy a different kind of day out at Jogonin Temple, founded by Oda Nobunaga.
Art workshops: September 22 & 23. Tea gathering: September 27. Join whichever experience interests you.
Photos show past workshops and exchanges.

A tea ceremony at Jogonin Temple during a past cultural exchange event.

Share tea, conversation and a temple moment.

Relax on the tatami with a bowl of tea. Meet visiting artists and fellow guests, and enjoy a moment together.
This tea experience is hosted by practitioners of the Urasenke school under Tange Sōritsu.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 14:00 / about 2 hours
¥1,000 per person. Advance booking required.
Photos show past workshops and exchanges.

Participants drawing on paper spread out on the floor at the Jogan-in Temple experience exchange event (art-making experience)

Create something uniquely yours, with an artist.

Try an original creative task devised by each artist, with the artist there to guide you. Explore unfamiliar materials and ideas, and discover your own way of expressing yourself.
September 22 (Tue, public holiday) & 23 (Wed, public holiday), 2026, from 14:00
¥500 per person per day / about 2 hours
You are welcome to join just one day.
Photos show past workshops and exchanges.

Foreign artists and children enjoy the Japanese drumming experience with Azuchi Nobunaga's Battle Drum

Japanese drumming experience (event report)

On September 12, 2026, Azuchi Nobunaga Shutsujin Taiko led a Japanese drumming experience at Jogonin Temple.
Coming together and trying something new opens the door to exchange. Next, we look forward to welcoming you to our art workshops and tea gathering.
Photos show past workshops and exchanges.

Foreign artists teaching participants how to make art at the hands-on exchange event at Jogan-in Temple

Choose your experience. Join us at the temple.

Dates in 2026
Art workshops: September 22 (Tue, public holiday) & 23 (Wed, public holiday), 14:00
Tea gathering: September 27 (Sun), 14:00
Each experience lasts about 2 hours.

Join one session or several. Enter the number of participants for each date in the booking form.

Fees (per person, per day)

Art workshops: ¥500 / Tea gathering: ¥1,000
Please pay in cash at the venue.
​Junior high school students and younger must attend with a guardian. Guardians who take part in the art or tea experience also pay the fee.

Venue & booking

Jogonin Temple, 744 Jionji, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga.
A 10-minute walk from JR Azuchi Station (south exit). Parking is available on site.
Organised by AT ARTS. Enquiries: Nonki Nishimura, 080-1414-6650.
​Booking closes when full. For bookings on the day or the day before, please call to check availability.
Children and international artists participate in an art-making experience drawing pictures on paper

Meet the 2026 artists

  • Details of the 2026 artists will be added here soon.

  • Look forward to the ideas and creative approaches each artist brings.

  • ​Photos show workshops and exchanges from previous years.

FAQ

A baby draws a picture with a brush on a piece of paper spread out on the floor at the Jogan-in Artist in Residence experience exchange event.

Can I participate even if it's my first time?​

Yes. The artists will provide thorough support so you can participate with peace of mind.

Is it safe for small children?

Junior high school students and younger must attend with a guardian. If you have any concerns about the activity or your child’s participation, please contact the organiser in advance.

Is it okay if I can't speak English?

Yes, you can rest assured that the organizers' Japanese staff will be there to support you.

The tower gate of Jogon-in Temple, a nationally designated important cultural property

From this encounter to the autumn festival.

September’s residency and exchanges lead into the Jogonin International Art Festival, October 24–November 22, 2026. Meeting an artist first may bring a new perspective when you see their work.
Depending on the artist and the task, workshop creations may be taken home or displayed at the festival.
You may also have a chance to peek into an artist’s studio after the workshop. This depends on the progress of their work and the artist’s availability; please ask the staff on the day.

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