It looks like you’ll be able to hear a performance by world-renowned violinist Sayako Kusaka at the 5th Ashiya International Music Festival, held at venues across Ashiya from April 6 (Sun) to 13 (Sun).
Quoted from the Ashiya International Music Festival Official Website
5th Ashiya International Music Festival
When is it happening?
6 performances over 4 days from April 6 (Sun) to April 13 (Sun), 2025
Where is it happening?
Catholic Ashiya Church, Yodoko Guest House, Ashiya City Museum of Art & History
Here’s the map for Catholic Ashiya Church ↓
The address is 5-15 Kokocho, Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
Here’s the map for Yodoko Guest House ↓
The address is 3-10 Yamatecho, Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
Here’s the map for Ashiya City Museum of Art & History ↓
The address is 12-25 Isecho, Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
What’s happening?
Quoted from the Ashiya International Music Festival Official Website
A wide variety of music programs will be held at venues around Ashiya over the four days. Sayako Kusaka will appear in all performances.
- April 6 (Sun) Venue: Catholic Ashiya Church
Concert by chamber music masterclass instructors and students
Starts at 15:00 (doors open 14:30) Fee: ¥1,500 - April 11 (Fri) Venue: Yodoko Guest House
Ashiya Soundscape @ Yodoko Guest House
Starts at 14:00 (doors open 13:00) Fee: ¥3,000 *Admission included - April 11 (Fri) Venue: Catholic Ashiya Church
Opening Concert
Starts at 19:00 (doors open 18:30) Fee: ¥3,000 - April 12 (Sat) Venue: Catholic Ashiya Church
Concert for Children
Starts at 13:00 (doors open 12:30)
Adults (ages 12 and up) ¥1,500 / Children (ages 3 and up) ¥500 - April 12 (Sat) Venue: Ashiya City Museum of Art & History
Ashiya Soundscape @ Ashiya City Museum of Art & History
Starts at 18:30 (doors open 18:00) Fee: ¥3,000 *Admission included - April 13 (Sun) Venue: Catholic Ashiya Church
Closing Concert
Starts at 15:00 (doors open 14:30) Fee: ¥3,000
How much is admission?
It varies depending on the performance (¥500–¥3,000)
What’s the capacity?
Up to the capacity of each venue for each performance
Can anyone attend?
Preschool children are not admitted except for the “Concert for Children”
How to apply
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 7, 2025!
- Online reservation: Confetti website
- Phone reservation: Confetti Ticket Center 050-3092-0051 (weekdays 10:00–17:00)
- Official website: Ashiya International Music Festival Official Website
Click here for event details (Ashiya International Music Festival Official Website)
Finally
The Ashiya International Music Festival, with Sayako Kusaka serving as artistic director, has continued to evolve every year since 2021. This time, the program will mainly feature pieces connected to Vienna, offering everything from timeless Baroque music to contemporary works.
