Exterior: You can enjoy the modern architecture designed by Akira Kuriu, the colorful interior, and the abundant nature all at the same time. Walking around the garden, you can take some great photos while enjoying the resort atmosphere.

Highlights: [U35 (under 35) artists who symbolize KMoPA] As this is the 30th anniversary exhibition of the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts (KMoPA), we wanted to create an exhibition that connects to the origins of photography and its future. The themes that emerged from this were "Adventure" (first half) and "Portraits" (second half). Furthermore, by adding the category of U35 (under 35), which symbolizes KMoPA, we will be exhibiting a number of works that can be said to be the origins of these photographers.

[From Faces to Landscapes] When you hear "Photography and Portraits," do you imagine an exhibition filled with faces? As the subtitle "From Faces to Landscapes" suggests, this exhibition does not limit portraits to those that capture faces. The etymology of the word "portrait" includes the meaning of "to bring out," but we believe that a portrait is not just about showing an appearance, but about bringing out something related to the person's existence. And people are inseparably connected to the environment and landscapes that surround them. This exhibition features 25 artists. What emerges from the theme of portraits, transcending the boundaries of portraits, documentaries, snapshots, and landscapes?

[Patri Exhibition] Entrance Hall Patri – Special viewing space for the photo collection of the first director, Hosoe Eikoh. March 20th (Thursday, holiday) – October 13th (Monday, holiday), 2025. *Please note: the museum will be closed from June 16th (Monday) to July 4th (Friday) for exhibit changes. Eikoh Hosoe, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, served as the founding director of the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts since its opening in July 1995. He launched and led the Young Portfolio (YP) project, an initiative that supports emerging photographers by collecting, selecting, and exhibiting their work. Deeply passionate about nurturing new talent, he played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of photographic artists. This exhibition is presented as a tribute to Director Hosoe, offering a space where visitors can freely explore his remarkable photo collection and written works. Born in 1933 in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, and raised in Tokyo, Hosoe began his journey in photography after winning the top student prize in the 1951 Fuji Photo Contest. In 1959, he co-founded the independent photography collective “VIVO” with fellow artists Shomei Tomatsu, Ikko Narahara, Kikuji Kawada, and others, becoming a key figure during the transformative era of postwar Japanese photography. His celebrated works include the deeply narrative series “Ordeal by Roses” (1963) featuring Yukio Mishima and “Kamaitachi” (1969) with butoh dancer Tatsumi Hijikata. Hosoe’s impact extended beyond image-making—he was dedicated to photographic education, cultural outreach, and the development of public collections both in Japan and internationally. He is Professor Emeritus at Tokyo Polytechnic University and served as director of this museum from its inception.

KMoPA Garden - Photo Forest Thursday, March 20th (National Holiday) - Monday, October 13th, 2025 KMoPA is located at an altitude of 1,000 meters, surrounded by the deep greenery and clear air of the southern foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the museum's opening, it will hold its first outdoor photography exhibition, "Photo Forest." Director Seto Masato will select photographs from the museum's collection and other sources and exhibit them in the lush forest of the KMoPA Garden. How will the photographs appear amid the light and shadow, and the wind blowing through the forest?

Director Masato Seto

A green garden terrace with pleasant sunlight filtering through the trees

Free talk events and workshops are also held from time to time.