Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' to Visit Japan for the First Time in 14 Years; THE THOUSAND KYOTO Launches Accommodation Plan with Premier Suite and Exhibition Ticket

THE THOUSAND KYOTO (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City), a flagship hotel of the Keihan Group, which boasts approximately 300 pieces of contemporary art within its premises, will begin selling an accommodation plan limited to Premier Suites with an exhibition ticket starting July 8, 2026 (Wed). This plan is in conjunction with the exhibition "Vermeer 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Exhibition: Masterpieces of 17th Century Dutch Painting, A Miraculous Return to Japan" (Organizers: National Museum of Art, Osaka; The Asahi Shimbun; ABC Television), which will be held from August 21, 2026 (Fri) at the National Museum of Art, Osaka.

(Top Left) THE THOUSAND KYOTO Grand Staircase (Bottom Left) THE THOUSAND KYOTO The Thousand Suite (Center) THE THOUSAND KYOTO Garden Suite (Right) Johannes Vermeer, "Girl with a Pearl Earring," c. 1665, Mauritshuis, The Hague © Mauritshuis, The Hague

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This exhibition marks a very rare opportunity for Vermeer's masterpiece, "Girl with a Pearl Earring," to visit Japan for the first time in 14 years since the exhibition in 2012, which attracted approximately 1.2 million visitors. The exhibition will be held for a limited period of about five weeks in Osaka only. THE THOUSAND KYOTO has prepared an accommodation plan with an exhibition ticket for stays in our Premier Suites.

Access to the National Museum of Art, Osaka is smooth via the station loop bus from in front of the hotel, taking the Keihan Line from Shichijo Station. Additionally, for hotel guests and restaurant patrons, the hotel offers an "Art Tour" every morning at 10:00 AM, where a concierge introduces representative artworks within the hotel, allowing guests to feel close to art even within the hotel premises. Please enjoy a special art journey, immersing yourself in the lingering impressions of the masterpiece to your heart's content.

Premier Suite Limited "Vermeer Exhibition" Viewing Ticket Included Accommodation Plan Overview

[Stay Period]

Check-in August 20, 2026 (Thu) – Check-out September 27, 2026 (Sun)

[Sales Period]

July 8, 2026 (Wed) – September 25, 2026 (Fri)

*Limited number of rooms available; sales will end once sold out.

[Eligible Rooms] Premier Suites

[Inclusions] Stay in a Premier Suite at THE THOUSAND KYOTO (1 night with breakfast)

Viewing ticket for "Vermeer 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Exhibition: Masterpieces of 17th Century Dutch Painting, A Miraculous Return to Japan"

(For the number of guests staying, not including children sleeping with parents)

*The viewing ticket for this plan is a general admission ticket, no date or time reservation required.

[Reservations]

https://go-keihanhotelgroup.reservation.jp/hotels/keihan-thousand/plans/10195774

*Reservations are accepted only through the official website. Please note that reservations cannot be made by phone.

[Details]

https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp/the-thousand-kyoto/plan/special-offer/vermeer.html

[Inquiries] TEL 075-351-0318 (Reception Hours 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

National Museum of Art, Osaka "Vermeer 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Exhibition: Masterpieces of 17th Century Dutch Painting, A Miraculous Return to Japan" Exhibition Overview

Vermeer's masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring" visits Japan for the first time in 14 years. The exhibition features masterpieces of Dutch painting, including the early work "Diana and her Companions," offering a comprehensive experience of 17th-century society, life, and the spread of art.

[Exhibition Period] August 21, 2026 (Fri) – September 27, 2026 (Sun) *Time slot reservation required

[Venue] 5th Floor Exhibition Hall, National Museum of Art, Osaka (Approx. 5-minute walk from Watanabebashi Station on the Keihan Nakanoshima Line)

[Opening Hours] 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission 4:30 PM)

*On August 28 (Fri), September 4 (Fri), September 11 (Fri), and September 18 (Fri) – September 27 (Sun), hours are extended to 8:00 PM (Last admission 7:30 PM)

[Organizers] National Museum of Art, Osaka; The Asahi Shimbun; ABC Television

[Sponsorship] Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

[Special Sponsorship] Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.; Keihan Holdings, Inc.; JR West; Takenaka Corporation; TOPPAN CHORE; Toyota Mobility Shin Osaka; Mikimoto

[Official Website] https://vermeer2026.exhibit.jp/

[Example Exhibition Works]

(Left) Johannes Vermeer, "Girl with a Pearl Earring," c. 1665, Mauritshuis, The Hague © Mauritshuis, The Hague (Right) Johannes Vermeer, "Diana and her Companions," c. 1653-1654, Mauritshuis, The Hague © Mauritshuis, The Hague

THE THOUSAND KYOTO Art Tour Overview

The approximately 300 artworks displayed within THE THOUSAND KYOTO are inspired by Kyoto's culture of incorporating "natural changes and beauty." Based on the design concept materials of "green and light," the theme is the scenery of swaying in the wind and the comfort that changes with the seasons. Please enjoy the various artworks that express Kyoto and nature through diverse materials and techniques, including "wind_form," which skillfully controls wind and light and can be considered a symbol of THE THOUSAND KYOTO.

[Dates] Held daily

[Time] 10:00 AM – Approximately 45 minutes

[Fee] Free

[How to Book] Please apply at the front desk or concierge desk by 5:00 PM the day before.

Online reservations can also be made here.

https://coubic.com/thousandkyoto/712573

*This program is limited to hotel guests and restaurant patrons.

*All participants will receive a THE THOUSAND KYOTO Art Booklet.

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▶ Access to the National Museum of Art, Osaka is convenient via the station loop bus connecting the front of the hotel and Keihan Railway's Shichijo Station.

Click here for details.

https://www.keihan.co.jp/traffic/other/bus/stationloopbus.html

Proposing a Lifestyle that Achieves SDGs

About Keihan Group's "BIOSTYLE PROJECT"

Contributing to the realization of a circular society by achieving a healthy, beautiful, and high-quality life while also contributing to the achievement of SDGs. The Keihan Group promotes lifestyles that contribute to a circular society as "BIOSTYLE," and proposes them to customers. Rather than activities born solely from regulations and restrictions, we will promote various activities that the Keihan Group can undertake to contribute to the realization of a bright circular society where "good things for both people and the planet can be incorporated into daily life in a fun and effortless way."

▶ THE THOUSAND KYOTO was rebranded as "Sen-nen Hotel" in July 2022 and is certified under the BIOSTYLE PROJECT as a flagship hotel of the Keihan Group pursuing comfort and sustainability. We will continue to develop comfortable and sustainable experiences and actions unique to "Sen-nen Hotel."

▶ Click here for details about the "BIOSTYLE PROJECT"

https://www.keihan.co.jp/corporate/sustainability/biostyle/

THE THOUSAND KYOTO

[Location] 570 Higashi Shiokoji-cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, 600-8216

[Access] Approx. 2-minute walk east from JR Kyoto Station

[Floors] B1F – 9F (Guest Rooms: 3F – 9F / 222 rooms)

[URL] https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp/the-thousand-kyoto/

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