To view the BIWAKO BIENNALE, a "Viewing Passport" is required.
However, for the OKISHIMA Island Area and CHOMEIJI Temple Area, a passport is not necessary. You can enjoy these areas for free!
Citizens of Omihachiman, Students, People with Disabilities, to confirm your identitiy, please bring a form of ID to the reception desk.
Online ticket sales will be available until 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
After purchase, please exchange your ticket for an a Viewing Passport at the Information Desk (Former Ban Family Residence).
Regarding ticket issuance through Ticket Pia—if you issue your tickets on the day of the event, the process may take up to 24 hours. Therefore, we ask that you issue your tickets by the day before.
Passports Sale / Exchange Offices
You can buy your Passport or exchange Online Tickets at the following locations.
Passport Sales Office
(regular price only)
Information Desk (Former Ban Family Residence)
3-15 Shinmachi, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, 523-0871
TEL: 0748-32-1877
Purchase Methods: Credit card, QR code payment (PayPay not accepted)
Omihachiman Station North Exit Tourist Information Center
Takakaicho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture 523-0891
TEL: 0748-33-6061
Purchase Method: Cash only
Hakuunkan (formerly Yahata Higashi Elementary School)
9-1 Tameshin-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture 523-0864
TEL: 0748-32-7003
Purchase Method: Cash only
Online advance ticket (ArtSticker, Ticket Pia) exchange counter
(please show your purchase screen)
Information Desk (Former Ban Family Residence)
3-15 Shinmachi, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, 523-0871
TEL: 0748-32-1877
Paper ticket exchange point
(please bring your ticket)
Information Desk (Former Ban Family Residence)
3-15 Shinmachi, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, 523-0871
TEL: 0748-32-1877
Omihachiman Station North Exit Tourist Information Center
Takakaicho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture 523-0891
TEL: 0748-33-6061
Exhibition venues and facilities that require separate fees
This is a list of exhibition venues and facilities that require an additional fee. With the presentation of each passport, you will receive the following discounts.
For other fees and discount information, please refer to the “Official Website – Ticket Information.”
Special admission ticket is available for those aged over 65
For those aged 65 and over, we have prepared a Special Viewing Passport that allows you to visit three venues (Former OGIKICHI Storehouse for Unrefined Soy, FUJIya, and KICHO) for 1,000 yen.
Enjoy the artworks and townscapes at your leisure while strolling through the town of Omihachiman! This passport can be purchased at the Information Desk (Former Ban Family Residence).
Please note
Each ticket lets you enter each venue once. You can use it on different days during the event period.
Tickets can’t be cancelled, changed, or refunded after purchase. Thank you for understanding.
To get the student discount, you need to show your student ID.
In the case of unauthorized use of a ticket, it will become invalid and entry may be refused.
If you don’t follow staff instructions or event rules, we may have to ask you to leave.
Photos and videos may be taken during the event, and you might appear on websites, social media, or in the media. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!
Children (up to Middle School) / People with Disabilities
For Junior High School Students:
Show your student ID to receive a free special viewing passport.
For Visitors with Disability Certificates:
Present a valid certificate to receive a free special viewing passport. (Accepted certificates: Physical Disability Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, War Injury and Sickness Certificate, Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Health Certificate)
Purchases via each ticket service