Program

From 10 to 13 September 2026, we’ll travel to Tokyo, the beating heart of the contemporary art scene in Asia. We’ll begin with a visit to the internationally renowned Tokyo Gendai art fair, celebrated for its innovative presentations. We’ll also explore the city’s gallery scene — from experimental art spaces to high-end galleries. During this trip, you’ll gain insight into Tokyo’s vibrant art world, meet emerging artists in their studios, and get a glimpse of the renowned Takahashi Collection. We’ll also take time to visit some of the city’s top museums, enjoy a group dinner, and get to know your fellow travelers during our welcome cocktail. As an optional add-on, you can join an extra two-day trip on 15 & 16 September to the iconic art island Naoshima, where works by artists such as Yayoi Kusama and Walter De Maria can be experienced in a breathtaking setting.

Since Tokyo is such a popular destination, we recommend adding a few extra days to your stay in Japan, preferably before the trip. This way, you can explore not only the artsy highlights at the heart of the Young Collectors Circle journey but also the city’s classic hotspots, from vibrant Harajuku to serene Mount Fuji. Of course, we’re happy to share a list of must-sees with you.

COSTS, CONDITIONS & REGISTRATION

COSTS
This trip to Tokyo costs €850 for members (€1075 for non-members). This includes: 1x cocktails, 1x dinner and participation in the entire program incl. entrance, tours and tickets. Not included is hotel, flight, transportation between locations and to and from airport, travel and cancellation insurance and all meals not mentioned in the program.

The cost of the Naoshima add-on is €575 (including entrance fees, tour, dinner, and one overnight stay on Naoshima; excluding transportation to and from the island).

SIGN UP
We would like to receive your registration via travel@youngcollectorscircle.nl before February 1. That is also the moment when you will hear from us if there are enough registrations for the trip to take place. We advise you to book your trip and accommodation once the trip is confirmed. Definitive participation will take place in order of payment. When you register for the trip you will receive a payment request. As soon as the payment has been received, we will send you confirmation of your participation and we will send you regular updates on the trip.

TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION
You are responsible for booking your own travel, hotel and insurance. We can of course advise you on transportation and accommodation. KLM offers daily direct flights from Schiphol to Tokyo. Don't mind a layover? Finnair often has great deals from Amsterdam with a stop in Helsinki, and Brussels Airlines regularly offers competitive fares from Brussels with a stop in Frankfurt or Vienna.

CONDITIONS
Please note that booking this trip is at your own risk. Should the trip be cancelled due to restrictions measures issues by the government at the time, or the occurrence of a health crisis, safety issues or extreme weather conditions you will receive a 25% refund of your registration fee. We will cancel the trip if the events in the program (art fairs, museums, galleries, collections) are cancelled or closed or if there is a ban on entry or a quarantine obligation for the destination at the time of the trip. If the presentation of a negative test result or vaccination certificate is required, you must provide this yourself. Should you go to your destination on your own despite the cancellation of the organized trip, we will - if possible - still provide you with tickets to the fairs, museums or collections.