The 2nd “TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR”Held at Shiba Park Hotel

— A Cultural Experience Enjoyed at a Library Hotel, Where Creativity Expands Through Art Books —

Shiba Park Hotel (Operated by Shiba Park Hotel Co., Ltd.; Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Noriyoshi Tanaka) will host “TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2026 by TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR” (hereafter referred to as “TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR”) from May 1（Fri.） to May 3（Sun), 2026.

TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR is a book fair organized by TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR (hereafter referred to as “TABF”), structured around networks within the field of art book publishing. This year, 52 participants—including artists, publishers, bookstores, and galleries from Japan and abroad—will gather, each engaging in independent practices through publications such as art books and zines.

The central staircase inside Shiba Park Hotel during TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2025

Unlike open-call formats, this fair adopts an invitation-only exhibition system.

Sixteen participants with prior experience exhibiting at TABF have been selected by the organizing team as host exhibitors.

Each host exhibitor then recommends and invites two guest exhibitors.

Through this chain-like selection process, new contexts emerge from local relationships among artists, publishers, bookstores, and galleries.

As values nurtured within each community intersect, the appeal of art books is expected to branch out and expand organically—much like a growing network—creating a platform where diverse perspectives converge and evolve.

 The venue hotel was founded in 1948 and, in 2020, introduced a new concept as a “Library Hotel that connects people, the city, and history.” With approximately 2,000 books available throughout the hotel, it has since cultivated spaces where art and culture can be experienced in everyday surroundings. Following last year’s event, TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR once again brings together the hotel’s calm, library-like atmosphere and the art book fair, creating an environment in which visitors can immerse themselves more deeply in each work. The entire second floor of the hotel will be reserved for the event, with exhibitor booths arranged throughout the banquet halls, while a specially designed lounge area will offer beverages and food—making full use of the hotel’s unique spatial qualities.

Born last year as a “parallel presence” that carries forward the spirit of TABF—widely known as one of Asia’s largest art book fairs—TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR places greater focus on more personal and local contexts. Beyond encounters with books themselves, the fair invites visitors to enjoy the overlapping moments of exchange and quiet rest that unfold within the space, allowing rich and creative time to expand within each individual.

Exhibition venue featuring a wide variety of books 

■Event Overview

Event Title: 　　　　　　     TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2026 by TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR

Dates: 　　　　　　　　　　     May 1（Fri.）–May 3（Sun.）, 2026

Venue: 　　　　　　　　 　      Shiba Park Hotel 2F Foyer – Book & Culture

(1-5-10 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

https://www.shibaparkhotel.com/location

Scenes from TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2025 

Opening Hours:　　　　     May 1（Fri.）: 13:00 – 19:00

May 2（Sat.）: 12:00 – 19:00

May 3（Sun.）: 12:00 – 19:00
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Admission Ticket: 　　　　　General Admission: JPY 1,500

Under 25: JPY 1,000

Under 19: Free of charge

*Tickets are available by advance online reservation.
*Same-day online reservations are also accepted.
*Same-day ticket sales are available until 17:00 each day and will    

close once capacity is reached.
      *Ticket sales begin on Monday, April 13 at 12:00.

Ticket Reservation Site:  https://artsticker.app/events/127646
(Link will be activated at the start of ticket sales.)

Organizers:               Tokyo Art Book Fair Association, Shiba Park Hotel

Official Website: 　　      https://tokioartbookfair.com/

Sponsor:                  Penco®, Bintang

About Shiba Park Hotel

Founded in 1948, Shiba Park Hotel began as a hotel for foreign trade missions and has a rich history and tradition. The hotel features 198 guest rooms, a restaurant offering Chinese, Western, and Japanese cuisine on the first floor, and four banquet rooms on the second floor. From 2020 to 2023, the hotel underwent renovations of its guest rooms and public       spaces. Cultural experiences such as tea ceremonies and kintsugi workshops are also offered.

Media inquiries regarding this matter should be directed to: Shiba Park Hotel / Park Hotel Tokyo Brand Promotion StrategyDivision Contact: Kitao, Tsunodapr @shibaparkhotel.com TEL: +81 (0)3 3433 4141 (main) FAX: +81 (0)3 5470 7515