The hall operations run by Ashiya Urban Management Co., Ltd., which previously managed “La Porte Hall” in front of JR Ashiya Station, will end at the close of fiscal 2026. Starting in fiscal 2027, Ashiya City will temporarily rent out the hall.
Reservations for dates on or after April 1, 2027, will open on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Screenshot from the official Ashiya City website
Applications will be accepted from six months before the desired date of use. Applications cannot be submitted before reservations open.
To apply, first call the Urban Policy Division at 0797-38-2063 to check availability, then download the application documents from the city’s website. Applications can be submitted at Counter 27 on the second floor of the City Hall East Building or by mail. Applicants must read the PDF titled “Rules for Using La Porte Hall” in advance.
↑This conveniently located hall in front of the station is used as a tax return preparation venue around February each year and as an early voting station during elections. It also hosts lectures, exhibitions, and sales events.
Here’s the location on the map↓
The address is La Porte Main Building 3F, 4-1-306 Funadocho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
For more information about reserving La Porte Hall, please visit the official Ashiya City website.
Finally
Ashiya Urban Management Co., Ltd. manages the entire La Porte complex, including its commercial facilities and condominiums, and it appears that only its hall operations are ending. This is only a temporary arrangement, and further information will be announced once a new plan for the hall has been decided. So, organizations interested in using the hall should start by calling on or after October 1.
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