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When do Chichu Art Museum tickets go on sale?
Tickets go on sale on the 5th of each month at 10:00 JST, for visits in the month 2 months later.
An art museum on the island of Naoshima, built mostly underground, where a few works are shown in natural light. Entry is by timed ticket only, and a whole month goes on sale at once.
- Where
- Naoshima, Kagawa (reached by ferry)
- Book ahead
- Two months: tickets go on sale on the 5th, for the month after next
Confirmed on the official site Last checked Oct 17, 2026, 12:00 JST
How hard to get: Usually sells out within days or weeks. Why we say this
Booking opens
For visits 2027-01-01 to 2027-01-31
How to book, step by step
- Check ferry times to Naoshima first. Museum tickets don't include buses or ferries.
- Buy on the sales page of the official Benesse Art Site Naoshima website. Tickets aren't sold by phone.
- At 10:00 Japan time on the 5th, choose a date and an entry time. Slots start every 15 minutes.
- Add a ticket for every visitor. Ages 15 and under enter free but still need a reservation.
- Pay by credit card: Visa, Mastercard or JCB. There is no fee for buying online.
- Arrive on time. Your ticket is valid for 30 minutes from the reserved time.
Good to know for overseas visitors
- Tickets can't be changed or cancelled. Refunds are given only if the museum closes, for example for bad weather.
- Same-day tickets are sold if slots remain, until 30 minutes before the slot.
- Junior and senior high school students should bring proof of student status.
Where it is
Sold out? Other ways in
FAQ
When do Chichu Art Museum tickets go on sale?
At 10:00 Japan time on the 5th of each month, for the month after next. For example, tickets for October go on sale on August 5.
How do I pay for Chichu Art Museum tickets?
By credit card online: Visa, Mastercard or JCB.
Sources
- benesse-artsite.jp: “We start selling online tickets for the month after next at 10:00 on the 5th of every month.” (checked 2026-10-17)
- benesse-artsite.jp: “Ticket sales for October start at 10:00 on August 5th” (checked 2026-10-17)
- benesse-artsite.jp: “Reservation tickets can be used for 30 minutes from the reservation time.” (checked 2026-10-17)
Read from the official Benesse Art Site Naoshima FAQ.
How hard to get (“Usually sells out within days or weeks”): Reasoning: weekend and holiday slots in busy seasons sell out ahead; weekday slots often remain, and same-day tickets are sold if any are left (official).
Rule changes
- 2026-10-17: Added. 10:00 JST on the 5th of each month, for the month after next (official page).