Admission fee

Admission fee

Admission fees for the permanent exhibition

• There is an extra fee for special exhibitions.
• Special exhibition ticket holders can see the permanent exhibit with no additional fees.
• Some visitors may be exempted from admission fees for both permanent and special exhibitions.
  *Please refer to the free admission and discounts section for more information.

Admission fee exemption (free entry)

Visitors eligible for free entry

Visitors who fall under the following are exempted from admission fees for both permanent and special exhibitions.

• Students in high school students or younger
• Residents of Kagawa 65 years old or older
• People presenting a physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, mental disability certificate, or presenting certification using the MIRAIO ID app and the caregivers of these certificate holders
• People presenting a certificate of eligibility/registration for specific medical expenses (designated intractable diseases and intractable diseases designated by Kagawa), and for specific pediatric chronic diseases, or presenting their information on the designated intractable disease or specific pediatric chronic disease section of Mynaportal and caregivers of these certificate holders

How to apply

Present your senior citizen booklet, driver’s license, or certificate at the ticket office.

Accepted cashless payments

The following payment methods are accepted at the ticket office.

• Credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners, DISCOVER)
• UnionPay
• Electronic money (Apple Pay, iD, QUICPay, prepaid transportation cards)
  *PiTaPa is not accepted.

E-tickets

Admission tickets may be purchased in advance through Jalan, a Japanese travel booking website. Reservations can be completed easily via smartphone or computer, reducing wait times at the ticket counter and ensuring smooth entry on the day of your visit.

In addition to admission tickets to the permanent exhibits and special exhibitions, selected hands-on programs—such as samurai armor or jūnihitoe (court robe) dressing experiences—may also be available for advance booking through Jalan. If you have a confirmed visit date, we encourage you to take advantage of this convenient advance purchase option.

Passport holders

Museum Passports

The Museum Passport is a ticket that is valid for one year from the day of purchase.

Benefits of the Museum Passport

• No admission fees for both history and permanent exhibitions for an unlimited number of visits!
• Passport holders can see each special exhibition hosted by the Museum free of charge on their first visit and at half price on their second and subsequent visits. One companion can enter at half price.
  *High-school students or younger, residents of Kagawa that are 65 or older and physical disability certificate holders can enter free of charge an unlimited number of times.
• Points given to lecture, seminar and workshop participants. Collect 10 points to receive a commemorative gift.
• Receive updates from the Kagawa Museum and information about exhibitions, including special exhibition leaflets and fliers explaining the permanent exhibit.

Price and purchase methods

Museum Passports can be purchased at the ticket office on the Museum’s second floor.

• Students in high school students or younger
• Residents of Kagawa 65 years old or older
• People presenting a physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, mental disability certificate, or presenting certification using the MIRAIO ID app
• People presenting a certificate of eligibility/registration for specific medical expenses (designated intractable diseases and intractable diseases designated by Kagawa) or for specific pediatric chronic diseases, or presenting their information on the designated intractable disease or specific pediatric chronic disease section of Mynaportal

Museum Passports are valid for one year from the day of purchase.

Corporate Special Exhibition Ticket

What Is the Corporate Special Exhibition Ticket?

The Corporate Special Exhibition Ticket is a booklet of 30 admission tickets (¥24,440) available for use by a corporation’s employees and their families.
Valid for one year from the date of purchase, these tickets provide admission to special exhibitions.
On the same day, holders can also visit the permanent exhibit and the History Gallery.

Benefits

• Invitation to special exhibition opening ceremonies and a complimentary exhibition catalogue.
• Complimentary lectures by curators for corporate training sessions, etc. 
• Curator-led gallery talks for special exhibitions (Appointment required)
• Invitation to members-only museum talks
• Two Corporate Membership Cards issued per booklet. Upon presentation of the card, one employee or family member may enjoy unlimited free admission to the permanent exhibit and History Gallery.
• Regular updates and materials, including Museum News, special exhibition leaflets, and permanent exhibit guide sheets.

Admission fee exemption (free entry)

Visitors eligible for free entry

Visitors who fall under the following are exempted from admission fees for both permanent and special exhibitions.

• Students in high school students or younger
• Residents of Kagawa 65 years old or older
• People presenting a physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, mental disability certificate, or presenting certification using the MIRAIO ID app and the caregivers of these certificate holders
• People presenting a certificate of eligibility/registration for specific medical expenses (designated intractable diseases and intractable diseases designated by Kagawa), and for specific pediatric chronic diseases, or presenting their information on the designated intractable disease or specific pediatric chronic disease section of Mynaportal and caregivers of these certificate holders

How to apply

Present your senior citizen booklet, driver’s license, or certificate at the ticket office.
Groups with a large number of Kagawa residents who are 65 years old or older are asked to present an application form with a list of the people who are 65 years old or older at the ticket office upon arrival.

Content of the form

• Organization name
• Contact phone number
• Applicant’s name and date of birth

Application form with a list of the people who are 65 years old or older

• Exemption application form with a space for listing the Kagawa residents who are 65 years old or older in the group (Microsoft Word file, 46 KB) 
• Exemption application form with a space for listing the Kagawa residents who are 65 years old or older in the group (PDF, 101 KB) 

Welfare facilities (elderly welfare facilities, care homes and child welfare facilities)

Residents of elderly welfare facilities, care homes and child welfare facilities and their companions and caregivers are exempted from admission fees when accompanied by staff members.

How to apply

1. Fill out the Reservation Form for Welfare Facilities and send it via fax or email (no later than seven days prior to the scheduled visit date).
   • Facility name, name of the person in charge, contact phone number
   • Desired date and time of visit
   • Number of visitors (an approximate number is acceptable)
   • Mode of transport (the number and size of the vehicles that will be used if coming by car)
2. Fill out the Welfare Facility Group Visitor List Form and present it at the ticket office upon arrival.
   • Facility name
   • Facility representative name
   • List of visitors and other documents (if necessary)

Application documents

Reservation Form for Welfare Facilities 

• Reservation Form for Welfare Facilities (Microsoft Word file, 32 KB) 
• Reservation Form for Welfare Facilities (PDF：122KB) 

Welfare Facility Group Visitor List Form

• Welfare Facility Group Visitor List Form (Microsoft Word file, 43 KB)
• Welfare Facility Group Visitor List Form (PDF：94KB)
• Example Welfare Facility Group Visitor List Form (PDF, 110 KB)

Address for submission

Curatorial Section of the Kagawa Museum (Regional Cooperation Group)
Phone: 087-822-0247 (direct dial)
Fax: 087-822-0049
E-mail: kmuseum@pref.kagawa.lg.jp

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