To access the BIWAKO BIENNALE venues, visitors must present a BIWAKO BIENNALE Passport. Three Passports are available for purchase : the All Areas Passport, the Omihachiman Area Passport, and the Hikone Area Passport.
Single entry tickets are also available for ¥ 500 at the entrance of each venue (except for the Machiya Club where the admission fee is ¥ 1000)
*1 Entrance fee to the Hikone Castle and the Genkyu-en Garden included
*2 Entrance fee to the Hikone Castle and the Genkyu-en Garden not included
Some facilities require an additional admission fee not included in the Passports. See here for additional information
ALL AREAS PASSPORT(Omihachiman Area + Hikone Area)
Validity : 10/08 Sat ~ 11/27 Sun (Venues closed on Wednesdays, except for 11/23)
The All Areas Passport gives access to all BIWAKO BIENNALE venues during the festival (one admission per venue).
Advance tickets
(Until 10/07)
Adults
¥4,000
(¥500 discount)
Students
¥3,000
(¥500 discount)
Passport
Adults
¥4,500
Students
¥3,500
Free admission for disabled visitors, middle school and younger children. To access the venues, visitors first must collect a Special Passport at a BB Information Desk)
Entrance fee to the Hikone Castle and the Genkyu-en Garden included in the All Areas Passport
SINGLE AREA PASSPORT
Validity : 10/08 Sat ~ 11/27 Sun (Venues closed on Wednesdays, except for 11/23)
Single Area Passports give access to all BIWAKO BIENNALE venues in each corresponding area during the festival (one admission per venue).
Omihachiman Area Passport
(Omihachiman + Okishima)
Adults
¥3,000
Students
¥2,500
Hikone Area Passport
(Hikone + Toriimoto)
Adults
¥3,500
Students
¥3,000
Free admission for disabled visitors, middle school and younger children. To access the venues, visitors first must collect a Special Passport at a BB Information Desk)
Entrance fee to the Hikone Castle and the Genkyu-en Garden included in the Hikone Area Passport
No advance sale for Single Area Passports
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION FEES
Some venues and facilities require an additional admission fee.
Discount valid for a single admission, upon presentation of the Hikone Area Passport or the All Areas Passport
Regular
Free
ADVANCE SALE
Visitors can purchase advance tickets until 10/07 (Fri). To access the venues, these tickets must be exchanged with Passports at a BIWAKO BIENNALE Information Desk.
STEP 1Purchase advance tickets online or at one of the information desks
Advance tickets are available for purchase at the following locations
Omihachiman Tourist Information Center (JR Station North exit)
Takakaicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0891
Hikone Tourist Information Center (JR Station West exit)
40-7 Furusawacho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0007
STEP 2During the festival, exchange your advance ticket with the corresponding Passport at one of the information desks
Omihachiman Area BB Information Desk : Former Hachiman Post Office
Suwaicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0862
Omihachiman Tourist Information Center (JR Station North exit)
Takakaicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0891
Hikone Area BB Information Desk : Kojima Gallery (Chuo)
4-36 Chuocho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0063
Hikone Tourist Information Center (JR Station West exit)
40-7 Furusawacho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0007
If you purchased an advance ticket via ArtSticker or Peatix, please present your smartphone at the exchange desk
PASSPORT SELLING DESKS
During the festival, Passports are available for purchase at the following desks :
Omihachiman Area BB Information Desk : Former Hachiman Post Office
Suwaicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0862
Omihachiman Tourist Information Center (JR Station North exit)
Takakaicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0891
Hikone Area BB Information Desk : Kojima Gallery (Chuo)
4-36 Chuocho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0063
Hikone Tourist Information Center (JR Station West exit)
40-7 Furusawacho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0007
PRECAUTIONS
HOW TO USE YOUR PASSPORT
Each Passport allows a single admission to each venue.
Passports are valid during the entire period of the festival. Visitors are welcome to visit a few venues one day, and visit the others the next.
STUDENT DISCOUNT
Please present a valid student card or certificate (High school, Vocational School, University)
DISABLED VISITORS
Please present a valid disability card/certificate to qualify for a free admission Special Passport.
Please be aware that many venues are old japanese houses, and as such are not accessible in a wheelchair. We will soon update our website to inform you which venues are accessible.
OMIHACHIMAN AND HIKONE CITIZENS SPECIAL OFFER
There is no admission limit for Omihachiman and Hikone citizens in possession of a valid Passport. During the festival, they are welcome to visit the venues of the city they reside in, as often as they like. (Unlimited entry to Omihachiman Area venues for Omihachiman citizens, and unlimited entry to Hikone Area venues for Hikone citizens.)
After the first time, please present proof of residence with an ID picture (i.e. driver’s license, My Number card).
/!\ Unlimited entry does not apply to the Hikone Castle and the Genkyu-en Garden : for a second visit, Hikone citizens will be asked to pay the regular admission fee.
Digital sales
Selling desks
