art Residency Program in japan (2025)

Open to Creatives at Any Stage

Whether you’re just beginning or decades into your practice.

art residency program in japan

Ideal Residents

Emerging and established artists across disciplines who seek a quiet environment for reflection, exploration, and immersion in rural Japanese life.

We accept a small number of residents per season to maintain an intimate, focused atmosphere.

Painting
Drawing
Mixed Media
Creative Writing
Photography
Performing Arts
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art residency program in japan

Application Requirements

We accept one artist or one family at a time.

Artist statement (200 to 300 words)
A brief residency proposal (casual & flexible, just share your vision.)
3-5 images or links to your work
Preferred dates (include flexibility)
Application fee
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art residency program in japan

Residency Periods

March to Novermber

From 3 weeks to 3 months

Each session is 3 weeks in 2025
Flexible lengths
One resident or one family at at time
No residency during winter
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art residency program in japan

Location

Located in Takashima, Shiga prefecture, along the western edge of Lake Biwa, the residency is surrounded by water, farmland, and mountain trails.

25 minutes to the nearest JR train station on foot
10 minutes to the nearby JR station by bike
45 minutes to Kyoto Station by JR train
On local bus line
Located in the traditional Japanese residential area
20 minutes on foot or 5 miniutes by bike to Lake Biwa
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art residency program in japan

Facility

An entire house with an art studio

-Fully equipped kitchen, laundry, bedding, and essentials
-Scenic riverfront location and easy access to local town amenities

Access to riverbanks, local cultural experiences, and Lake Biwa
Montain hiking trails
Fishing, water sports
Bicycles available (adults & kids)
Car availalbe for a fee (Some restrictions apply.)
Wi-Fi available
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Fees

Pre Launch Price Available for the month of Septermber 2025
(Additional fees for added family members)

Early Bird: Application Fee $5 until July 25th, 2025

Application fee: $20
Pre-Launch Promo: Sep. 3–16 $1200
Fall Session 1: Sep. 21- Oct. 11th (3 weeks) $2700
Fall Session 2: Oct. 15–Nov. 4 (3 weeks) $2700
Fall Session 3: Nov. 8 – 28 (3 weeks) $2700
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Retreat to Create.

Where your next idea finds you.

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