Awaji Art Circus 2026: Journey to the West

Next date: Sat, Oct 17 Show day (starts 14:00)
Dates & time: Oct 17 (Sat) · 18 (Sun) · 23 (Fri) · 24 (Sat) · 25 (Sun) · 31 (Sat), 2026 +6 more Show starts 14:00 (doors 13:30, approx. 70 min)
Price & booking: Adults ¥5,500; elementary to university students ¥2,500; children aged 3 to preschool ¥1,000; groups of 10+ ¥5,000 per person (all seats reserved, tax incl.). Children under 3 are not admitted. Tickets are sold on TEKET. Family support tickets for single-parent and child-raising households (¥500 off per person, third child onward free) are available by phone only (050-3684-9203). Workshops are booked via the application form.
Venue & access: Asonbure Hall (Iwaya, Awaji City) By car, about 3 min from Awaji IC on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway / by public transport, high-speed boat from Akashi Port to Iwaya Port (approx. 13 min), then shuttle bus (approx. 5 min)

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Why You Should Visit

An international circus show held each autumn in Iwaya, at the northern tip of Awaji Island. The 2026 edition retells Journey to the West: 16 performers from 10 countries combine ladder acts, aerial silk, contortion, baton twirling and ballet with live music and projected visuals. It runs about 70 minutes in an indoor hall with reserved seating, and there are discounted student and child tickets, making it an easy pick for families visiting Awaji from Kobe or Akashi.

Schedule

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Show day (starts 14:00) Show day + workshop は祝日

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Highlights

A story-driven stage based on Journey to the West
Performers from Hungary, the Netherlands, Russia, Bangladesh, Canada, France, Spain, Chile, Japan and more
Live music and projected visuals

Parking

Enter from the north entrance of Asonbure Hall and use the adjacent PASONA HARBOR STAGE parking lot (location changed from last year)

*Spaces are limited; carpooling is encouraged

Culture Art Family Rainy Day Limited Time

出典: PR TIMES（パソナグループ）

Kobe · Gluten-free

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FAQ

Can small children attend?

Children aged 3 and over can attend; ages 3 to preschool are ¥1,000. Children under 3 are not admitted.

Does it go ahead in the rain?

Yes. The venue is an indoor hall, so the weather does not affect the show.

Is seating unreserved?

No, all seats are reserved and assigned when you buy your ticket.

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Awaji Art Circus 2026: Journey to the West

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