KOBE Art Expert Tour
Art experts offer tailor-made guided tours according to your requirements in KOBE
Feel free to contact us to create a tailor-made plan that suits your needs, including destinations, transportation options, tour duration, and whether or not to include meals.
【ARTLOGUE INC.】
We are a social enterprise that organizes "Study: Osaka Kansai International Arts Festival," an arts
festival that explores the interplay between art, people, and society, leveraging art to address and
resolve social issues.
The 2025 "Study: Osaka Kansai International Arts Festival" is set to be held alongside the Osaka-Kansai Expo, aiming to showcase the charm of the Kansai region's art scene to visitors from Japan and around the world. The "Art Tourism" program offers art-centric travel experiences, in which specialists from the "Study: Osaka Kansai International Arts Festival" highlight the region’s artistic gems and introduce hidden art spots and cultural treasures.
- ©Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
- The only museum in Japan exclusively dedicated to carpentry tools. Visitors can immerse themselves in the multifaceted skills and spirit of the carpenters and craftsmen who have upheld Japan’s wooden architecture.
- ©KH Gallery Ashiya
- An artist collaborating with Hiroko Koshino will guide you through a gallery designed by Tadao Ando, showcasing Koshino’s paintings and other works.
- ©Chapel of the Wind
- Enjoy a rare visit to one of Tadao Ando's "Church Trilogy," alongside the "Church of Water" and "Church of Light," open exclusively during the event
- ©Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art / Museum Road
- The second floor of the Prefectural Museum of Art houses the Ando Gallery, showcasing Tadao Ando’s architectural models and sketches. The path from the museum to Oji Zoo, known as Museum Road, features a variety of public art for visitors to enjoy.
- ©Awaji Yumebutai
- Awaji Yumebutai is an artistically rich cultural complex designed by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, embodying the concept of coexistence with nature. Situated just across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, it offers visitors breathtaking views of the natural beauty of the four seasons, harmonized with Ando's architectural brilliance.
Basic information
- Address
- 1-1-1 Wakinohama Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 兵庫県
- Relevant websites
- Notes
＜We will guide you＞
The tour is led by three professionals actively involved in the "Study: Osaka Kansai
International Arts Festival." Art producer Hiroaki Sumiya oversees the planning and curates a
premium travel experience. Kobe-based creative director Hirotsugu Matsumoto will serve as
the through-guide. Additionally, event director Kumiko Ishigaki will act as the tour assistant.
Join us on a special art tour that resonates deeply, guided by our extensive knowledge of
Kobe and Kansai culture and history!
＜Price＞
Basic Plan (2 hours): ¥40,000 (tax included) per group (up to 2 persons)
・Admission to the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
・Professional guide (with English interpretation)
・Round-trip transportation from Shin-Kobe Station or Sannomiya Station
※Please contact us to add more participants, extend the duration, or customize the visit arrangements.
