ICOM KYOTO 201925th General Conference
ICOM Kyoto 2019 Organizing Committee
MUSEUMS AS CULTURAL HUBS:�e Future of Tradition
THEME
The theme, “Hubs” aims to highlight 2 key concepts:
▶ Museums as “Networks” ｰsupporting collaborative partnerships with one another
▶ Museums as “Cores” ｰinvigorating communities at the local level.
The sub-theme “The Future of Tradition” aims to link museums to the future whilst respecting traditions.
We look forward to discussing these timely topics with participants from all over the world.
GREETINGS
ICOM President
Suay AKSOY
Chair of the ICOM Kyoto 2019Organizing Committee
Johei SASAKI
VENUE
CONTACT
ACCESS
Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto)
KYOTO is well connected to Japan’s international airports
ICOM KYOTO 2019 O�ceKyoto National Museum, 527 Chaya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0931, JAPANTEL:＋81 (0)75-561-2127 FAX:＋81 (0)75-561-2131Email: o�[email protected]: http://icom-kyoto-2019.org/
ICOM JAPAN3F, Annex to Kuroda Memorial Hall,12-52 Ueno-park, Taito-ku Tokyo, 110-0007, JAPANTEL:＋81 (0)3-5832-9108 FAX:＋81 (0)3-5832-9109Email: [email protected]: http://www.j-muse.or.jp/icom/
WELCOME TO KYOTO
MUSEUMS IN KYOTO
Kyoto is home to numerous cultural facilities and museums, with a wide range of exhibits, such as Art, History, Craftworks, and Contemporary culture. Our museums maintain a good relationship with each other.
As the former imperial capital, Kyoto has more than
1,200 years of history and tradition, 1,681 Buddhist temples and 812 Shinto shrines, including 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites. With a bustling academic center that is young at heart, it is rightly a must-see destination.
KYOTO was named “World’s Best City” in theTravel ＆ Leisure World’s Best Awards 2015
This folding screen features a painted scene of Kyoto’s famous “Gion Festival” which has been practiced since the 9th century. This festival provides a link to Kyoto as it was 400 years ago, representing a tradition handed down through the generations (color photo left page).
The ICOM General Conference, held every three years, provides an important opportunity for ICOM members from 139 countries to share experiences, future prospects, and advance expertise and leadership in the �eld of cultural heritage and museums. In 2019, this event will be hosted in a city famous for its cultural traditions: Kyoto, Japan.
As one of Japan’s iconic cultural hubs, combining traditional practices with an innovative spirit, Kyoto is an ideal venue to address the theme of this conference. By participating in ICOM Kyoto 2019, we hope you can get a �avor for our museums and the communities that they represent in Kyoto, Japan.
�e Gion Festival Screen (back side of this brochure)
17th Century: Kyoto National Museum Collection
KYOTO has more than 200 museums
Kamo River
Takase River
Matsubara Street
Try standing up the brochure like this!
TORARIN
Metro+Shinkansen Train5min+2hrs 44min
FUKUOKA
KYOTO
NAGOYA
FukuokaAirport (FUK)
TOKYO
Tokyo HanedaInt. Airport (HND)
Tokyo NaritaInt. Airport (NRT)
Airport Express+Shinkansen Train60min+2hrs 15min
Airport Express+Shinkansen Train55min+2hrs 15min
Chubu CentrairInt. Airport (NGO)
Airport Express+Shinkansen Train
30min+36min
Kyoto,JAPAN
OSAKA
Kansai Int. Airport (KIX)- Airport Express 75min- Shuttle Taxi 95min- Limousine Bus 95min
ICOM HQParis
Shijo Street
MUSEUMS AS CULTURAL HUBSThe Future of Tradition
Teramachi Street
Yasaka Shrine
