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Beyond Light and Time
Yurukawafu Kyoto Exhibition 2025 in Myoshinji Taizoin

Light Carving Exhibition

Special night viewing

2025.12/15-12/25

An exhibition of works created using the world's only original technique, "light carving," invented by artist Yurukawa Fuu will be held at Taizoin Temple, Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto.

During the event, the dry landscape garden (nationally designated place of scenic beauty) designed by Muromachi period painter Kano Motonobu and Nakane Kinsaku's "Yokoen" will be illuminated.

A fantastical space unfolds, where modern art emerges from the darkness and traditional Zen art intertwines. A landscape of light that resonates across the ages.
Enjoy the Kyoto nightscape enveloped in gentle light.

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Works to be exhibited (some introductions)

You can also take photos with a single-lens reflex camera or digital camera.

Tripods (monopods) are not permitted as they will cause inconvenience to other customers.

*Exhibited works are subject to change.

Artist

Light Carving Artist "Yurukawa Fuu"

Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1980

2006: Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts
2008: Master of Arts in Art and Design (Art Anatomy), Graduate School, Tokyo University of the Arts
2008-2011, 2023-2024: Education and Research Assistant, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts

He invented the world's first original technique, "light carving," using the foam insulation material "Styrofoam."

He creates his works based in Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture.

[Major Exhibitions]
Kobe Fashion Museum Exhibition (Hyogo)
Sogo Museum of Art Exhibition (Kanagawa)
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Exhibition (Fukuoka)
Ichikoku Museum Exhibition (Nagasaki)
Japan-China Friendship Center Museum Exhibition (Tokyo)
Wood One Museum Exhibition (Hiroshima)
and more.

Inside the building, we will be exhibiting the "light carving" works of Yurukawa Fuu, who is the only artist in the world to create works using this technique. Light carving is a work of art created using foam insulation ( Styrofoam) used inside the walls of buildings and LED lights illuminating it from behind.

The surface of the insulation was scraped and melted to create irregularities that give it the appearance of floating in three dimensions, and the blue light it emits is fantastical, as if it were drawing you in. As it is a work that uses light, it will be exhibited in a dark place and will be held inside Taizoin Temple at times that are normally closed to the public.

Artist's homepage

The 1st Kyoto Exhibition in Wachuan

Mainichi Broadcasting System "Yonchan TV" March 11, 2024

Events

December 18th 17:30-18:30

A special talk event between the deputy head priest of Taizoin Temple, Myoshinji Temple, Matsuyama Daiko, and light engraving artist Yurukawafuu

Date and time: December 18th, 17:30-18:30

Participation fee: Free (*A separate admission ticket is required.)

Capacity: 50 people (reservation required)

Venue: Myoshinji Temple Taizoin Hojo Room

Application:

①If you would like to participate, please send an email to youtube@i-october.com with your name, the number of people you would like to participate in, and your contact email address (something we can definitely reach you at).

Please send it to us.

②Numbered tickets will be distributed at the reception on the day only if there are seats available.

December 22nd 13:00-15:00

Light carving experience workshop

Participants will be divided into groups of 5-10 people, who will take turns creating light sculptures using a variety of tools. They will have two hours to complete their work.

*You cannot take home the finished work.

Date and time: December 22nd, 13:00-15:00

Participation fee: ¥10,000 per person (tax included)

Capacity: 6 people (observation only not permitted)

Venue: Special venue in Masuyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

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[Event Notes]

・It is expected that the venue will be very cold.

Due to lighting and artwork preservation concerns, there will be no heating equipment installed, so please be sure to dress warmly.

・Eating is strictly prohibited at the event venue.

・Smoking is prohibited in the venue, and the use of fire is also prohibited.

・Please be sure to follow the instructions of the event staff on the day.

・Please do not touch the artworks at the venue.

・Pets are not permitted inside the venue, and we will not accept pets at the reception desk.

・If you have any questions regarding ticket purchases, please contact youtube@i-october.com

・You may take photos and videos of the works and post them on various social media platforms, but please be careful not to include other customers in your photos without permission.

・There are several steps and stairs within the venue.

Please note that due to staffing limitations, it may be difficult for us to provide assistance or care.

・This is a free-viewing event, not a tour.

・We may temporarily restrict admission depending on the number of people entering.

Location

Taizo-in｜Zen Buddhist Temple

National Treasure "Gourd and Sweetfish" by Josetsu

Kano Motonobu's Garden

Taizoin Temple HP

Information

🕒Event Dates:

December 15–25, 2025

📍 Venue:

Taizoin Temple, Myoshin-ji, Kyoto

Hours:

⏰15-23 (17:00–21:00)　

Last Entry:20:30 (subject to change)

⏰24-25(17:00–20:30)

Last Entry:20:00 (subject to change)

Fee:

advance ticket　¥2500

Same-day ticket　¥3000

Note 1: Children under 12 are free. However, one free child per parent (students not permitted) is eligible for admission.

Example: A family consisting of three elementary school children and their parents will require three tickets.

Note 2: This applies only to admission accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Children under 12 are not permitted to enter alone.)

Precautions

・No English-speaking staff available.
・Please do not touch the plants or trees in the garden.

・Some areas are not accessible with shoes on.

・If you purchased an advance ticket, please provide your ticket number and the name used for the reservation at the reception.

・Only Japanese yen in cash is accepted. (Credit cards are not accepted.)

・Tickets are non-refundable under any circumstances.

・Do not touch the artworks under any circumstances.

・Please follow the instructions of the staff while at the venue.

・Please refrain from making loud noises.

・Do not enter restricted areas.

・No open flames allowed.

・No pets allowed.

・Eating and drinking are not permitted.

・Photography and video recording of the artworks are allowed, as well as sharing on social media. However, please ensure that other visitors do not appear in your photos or videos without their permission.

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[Access to the venue]

[For those arriving by public transportation]
・About a 5-minute walk from Hanazono Station on the JR Sagano Line

・Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Myoshinji Station on the Randen Kitano Line

・Kyoto City Bus Routes 91 and 93: Approximately 4 minutes walk from the "Myoshinji-mae" bus stop

・Kyoto Bus Routes 62, 63, 65, 66, 67: 4 minutes walk from "Myoshinji-mae" bus stop

[For those arriving by car]
・Approximately 40 minutes from either the Kyoto Minami Interchange or the Kyoto Higashi Interchange on the Meishin Expressway

・Free parking available near Myoshinji Temple (two parking lots on the south and east sides of the Minami-somon Gate) See map

Address:
Taizo-in Zen Buddhist Temple
35, Myoshinji-cho, Hanazono Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8035, JAPAN

Public Transport:
Taizo-in is within walking distance of JR Hanazono station (the 5th stop from Kyoto station), Myoshinji-mae bus stop and Myoshinji Kitamon-bus stop.

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