Fully Funded Program Kyoto Retreat 2025 in Japan

Applications are now open to an all-paid residency Kyoto Retreat 2025, in Japan. Applications are open to the Kyoto Retreat 2025. It is an international residence program, fully funded and open to international applications everywhere in the world in the city of Kyoto, in Japan. This is a 4-week program that will be operated between 16 October and 13 November 2025. Everything is paid, such as traveling expenses along with the accommodation and food.

The Kyoto Retreat 2025 is a special chance to have a group of global artists, writers and curators spending a month in another country in which they will be joining the locals exploring the culture and thinking creatively. The participants will practice deep interaction with Japanese culture, cooperation with others and development of their personal projects in a relaxing and inspiring atmosphere.

It is an extraordinary opportunity to spend 4 weeks in Japan and enjoy a network of worldwide creative forces. Below, you will find all the major facts related to Kyoto Retreat 2025 in terms of eligibility and financial coverage and the application procedure.

Program Details 

Country: Japan

Location: Kyoto

Time Period: 4 Weeks

Dates of the Program: 16 October 2025 to 13 November 2025

Benefits: Fully-funded

Deadline:15 July 2025

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Financial Benefits

During the participant will have full sponsorship in Kyoto including:

• Round Trip Flight:

To Kansai International Airport ( KIX ) or Osaka International Airport ( Itami – ITM )

• Accommodation:

Four weeks have four weeks in common residence with an own bedroom room

• stipend:

To feed your body and get around town during your stay

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Who Should Apply?

This program would be an ideal program to:

•  Visual Artists:

Visit holy temples of the Kyoto city such as Kinkaku-ji and Ryoan-ji and become inspired visually by the beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetics, buildings, and forms.

•  Curators:

Explore the Japanese artistic heritage with entry to tea ceremonies, ikebana, Noh theater, as well as traditional and contemporary galleries of the bustling artistic center of Kyoto.

•  Writers:

Let the beauty of the fall foliage of Kyoto, bamboo forests and zen paths inspire new stories and thinking about culture, nature and life.

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Eligibility Criteria:

In order to apply to the Kyoto Retreat 2025, the candidate should pass the following criteria:

• Eligibility: Visual artists, curators, and writers will be welcome.
• Minimum age requirement: 21 years and above
•  Nationality: There are no restrictions as to countries
•  Inclusivity: Open to all races, gender, cultures, and religions

How Do I Apply?

Are you eager to spend 4 awesome weeks of creativity in Kyoto? Go to the official page and fill your online application until the deadline 15 July 2025.

 

Apply now for Program Kyoto Retreat 2025 in Japan