Museums in the Hanshin Area Will Be Free to Visit from October 2–4

It looks like the “Hanshin Minami Open Museum Free Admission Days” will be held at art museums, literary museums, and other cultural facilities across the Hanshin Minami area, including Ashiya, from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4.

Source: Open Museum 2026 Special Website

Hanshin Minami Open Museum Free Admission Days 2026

When is it?

Three days from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, 2026
※Free admission dates vary by facility.

Where is it?

A total of 23 art museums and museums in Amagasaki, Nishinomiya, and Ashiya. Five facilities in Ashiya are participating.

Here’s the location on the map ↓ (Tawara Museum of Art, which offers free admission throughout all three days in Ashiya)

The address is 6-1 Tsukiwaka-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.

What’s happening?

• Tawara Museum of Art offers free admission on all three days 🎨
• Former Residence of Saika Tomita is free only on Sunday, October 4 🏡
• Kyoshi Memorial Museum of Literature is free only on Sunday, October 4 📖
• Tekisui Museum of Art is free only on Sunday, October 4 🍵
• KH Gallery Ashiya is open only on Friday, October 2, and advance reservations are required 🖼️
• You can also visit the 18 participating facilities in Amagasaki and Nishinomiya. Why not stop by several while exploring the area? 🚶
• Complete a survey at each facility to receive an original coaster 🎁
• Join the digital stamp rally for a chance to win tea or baked treats 🍪
• Enter the Instagram campaign for a chance to win afternoon tea at “Henri Charpentier Ashiya Main Store” ☕️

How much does it cost?

Free. Conditions vary by facility, so be sure to check the official list of participating facilities.

How to apply

In most cases, no application is required—you can simply show up. Only KH Gallery Ashiya requires an advance reservation through its official website.

For event details, click here.

Final thoughts

For three days, you can visit Ashiya’s art and literary museums for free. Sunday, October 4 is an especially good day to go, as four of Ashiya’s five participating facilities will offer free admission. Visitors are asked to use public transportation, so why not take a leisurely stroll around town while visiting the museums?

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