Ryōkan: The Man and His Zen

Hosomi Museum · SakyoSubway Tozai Line 「東山」Station · about 10 min walkOpen in Google Maps ↗

An autumn special exhibition at the Hosomi Museum focusing on Ryokan, the beloved Edo-period Zen monk-poet, through his calligraphy and life story. His warm, unpretentious brushwork — poems and letters written for ordinary people — has charmed admirers for two centuries. Representative masterpieces and rare pieces are on display. His gentle, humane brushwork continues to move viewers centuries later. The exhibition offers a rare, intimate encounter with a beloved Zen figure.

Address (for taxis)

〒606-8342 京都市左京区岡崎最勝寺町6-3