[Novotel Nara] "The Miniature Art Museum: Nara's Deer, A Cute Atelier Exhibition" Held, Featuring Middle School Artist Conoca

Novotel Nara (Location: Nara City, Nara Prefecture) is pleased to announce a collaboration with The Miniature Art Museum to host the art event "The Miniature Art Museum: Nara's Deer, A Cute Atelier Exhibition" by middle school artist Conoca Chiba, from Friday, August 21, 2026, to Friday, August 28, 2026.

Under the theme "Connecting Hearts NARA Exhibition," this event aims to promote the charm of the region and the joy of art through works inspired by "deer," the iconic symbol of Nara.

The venue will feature artworks depicting Nara's deer by 14-year-old artist Conoca Chiba, who has been developing her unique "Tsubutsubu Art" technique since the age of 9. Please enjoy an art space that will soothe you with its depiction of adorable yet divine deer with clear eyes.

Additionally, Novotel Nara's Social Lounge will simultaneously host a "Limited Collaboration Mug Fair" to coincide with the event. Customers who order the Conoca Special Cafe Latte will receive an original mug cup featuring Conoca's artwork to take home.

This art event, unique to Novotel Nara, is designed to be enjoyed not only by hotel guests but also by local residents and visitors to Nara from Japan and abroad.

About "The Miniature Art Museum: Nara's Deer, A Cute Atelier Exhibition"

"The Miniature Art Museum" is an initiative that curates various genres of art, including contemporary art, traditional crafts, and modern ceramics, from the perspective of "Nara" and promotes them along with the region's charm.

This event at Novotel Nara will exhibit Conoca's works themed around Nara's symbolic deer.

The deer depicted by Conoca are expressed through "Tsubutsubu Art," where round dots are layered one by one, conveying the gentleness of animals, the healing power of nature, and the warmth of life. This exhibition allows visitors to feel the charm of Nara and a unique perspective on living creatures through the artworks.

The Miniature Art Museum Official Website

About Middle School Artist Conoca

Conoca is a middle school artist specializing in drawing animals.

Since the age of 9, she has been working with her unique "Tsubutsubu Art" technique, expressing the expressions and vitality of animals by layering round dots. She particularly excels at drawing deer, and her works of deer with their adorable yet powerful gazes gently captivate viewers.

This exhibition will primarily feature Conoca's works themed around "Nara's Deer."

Conoca Official Website

"Limited Collaboration Mug Fair" Held Simultaneously at Social Lounge

During the event period, Novotel Nara's Social Lounge will host the "Limited Collaboration Mug Fair" as a collaborative project with Conoca.

Customers who order the Conoca Special Cafe Latte will receive an original mug cup designed with Conoca's artwork to take home.

Enjoy a special cafe time at Novotel Nara's lounge alongside art appreciation.

【Exhibition Overview: "The Miniature Art Museum: Nara's Deer, A Cute Atelier Exhibition"】

Period:

August 21, 2026 (Fri) - August 28, 2026 (Fri)

Hours:

11:30 AM - 7:00 PM *Until 5:00 PM on the final day

Venue:

Novotel Nara 1F Social Lounge 7-1-45 Omiya-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture

Admission:

Exhibition viewing is free

Related Event:

Price:

Limited Collaboration Mug Fair *Customers who order the Conoca Special Cafe Latte will receive an original mug cup to take home.

Conoca Special Cafe Latte and Macaron Set: 2,500 yen (tax included)

Details and Reservations Here

Social Lounge Overview

Location: Novotel Nara 1F

Business Hours: 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM (Last Order 10:00 PM)

Seating: 31 seats

A social lounge adorned with lanterns featuring "Shippo" (seven treasures) pattern, a traditional Nara motif symbolizing wishes for human connection and relationships. It is a place where guests and local people can connect and meet. While the lounge's atmosphere changes depending on the time of day, a comfortable space is always promised.

Novotel Nara Facility Overview

Name: Novotel Nara

Opening: Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Hotel Operator: Accor

Location: 7-1-45 Omiya-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture

Access:

8-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station

10-minute bus ride / 6-minute drive from Nara Station

Number of Rooms: 264

Facilities:

Lobby/Welcome Area, Social Lounge, Restaurant, Wellness Area, Large Public Bath, Gym, 2 Banquet Rooms and Meeting Rooms, Executive Lounge, Outdoor Terrace & Bar

Official Website

About Novotel

Novotel is a hotel brand that aims to support a longer, more fulfilling life by providing stay experiences that value "sleep, food, exercise, and connection." For all travelers seeking a break from their daily lives, Novotel makes well-being accessible and offers high-quality hotels, suites, and resorts that cater to a wide range of needs, from business use to leisure with family and friends. In 2024, Novotel partnered with WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), an environmental conservation organization, to promote the protection and restoration of the world's marine environment through science-based initiatives and conservation projects. Novotel hotels are equipped with a variety of facilities and services, including spacious modular rooms with natural and functional designs, relaxing restaurants with balanced menus, flexible workspaces, attentive and considerate service, children's areas, versatile lobby spaces, and user-friendly fitness facilities.

Novotel operates over 600 hotels in more than 60 countries and is part of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group that operates over 5,800 hotels and resorts in over 110 countries and regions. Novotel is also a participating brand in ALL Accor, an integrated loyalty program that provides access to hotel bookings and a variety of benefits, services, and experiences.

About Accor

Accor, based in Paris, France, is a world-leading hospitality group offering over 5,800 hotels and resorts, more than 10,000 restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, and flexible workspaces in over 110 countries. Accor operates a diverse and fully integrated hospitality ecosystem, from luxury to economy, with over 45 hotel brands, and has expanded into the lifestyle sector with Ennismore. ALL Accor is a booking platform and loyalty program that offers members unique experiences promised by Accor, both during and beyond their hotel stays. The group also focuses on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, sustainable environmental protection, contribution to local communities, and diversity and inclusion. Accor's mission is reflected in its philosophy: "To connect cultures through heartfelt care and pioneer the art of responsible hospitality."

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<Inquiries Regarding This Matter> Novotel Nara Contact: Koichi Sakuma

Email: Koichi.SAKUMA@accor.com TEL: 0742-32-3020