[Hiroshima Architecture Exhibition 2025] Information
Due to the Hiroshima International Architecture Festival 2025, our opening hours and some experience programs will be adjusted as outlined below.
If you are planning to visit during this period, please kindly check the details in advance.
■ Event Period
October 4 (Sat) – November 30 (Sun), 2025
The entire facility will be reserved for a private event, and general admission will not be available on October 4 (Sat).
■ Admission Fee (Viewing Passport / Valid for 3 Days / Usable in Both Fukuyama and Onomichi)
Onsite: ¥3,000 (tax included)
Online: ¥2,500 (tax included)
※ During the event period, the admission fee will be as listed above.
※ Admission is free for high school students and younger, as well as for visitors
with disabilities.
■ Notice Regarding Udon Menu at “Gokandō”
During the Hiroshima International Architecture Exhibition, the type of udon served may vary depending on the day — either Kake Udon or Shinshoji Udon.
Please understand that changes may occur without prior notice.
■ Information on Changes to Experience Programs
・One Day Zen Experience: Not available during the entire event period
・Zazen Experience: 【Before】Time changed to 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
【After】 Not available during the entire event period
・Sutra Copying: Not available on the following dates Oct 25(Sat), Nov 2(Sun),
Nov 9(Sun), Nov 23(Sun), Nov 30(Sun)
・Workspace Usage Plan: Available as usual in October / unavailable throughout November
■ Facilities Available as Usual
・KOHTEI: 10 guided viewings per day
・Bathhouse: Available by advance reservation (one group per use) *Closed on Mondays
■ Shuttle Service Between Bus Stop and Shinshoji Temple
During the event period, the shuttle service between Tenjinyama and Shinshoji Temple will be suspended.
On weekends and holidays, please use the direct bus service from Fukuyama Station to Shinshoji Temple.
(Take the “Miroku-no-Sato Direct” bus from platform 6 at Fukuyama Station and get off at “Shinshoji.”)
■ Opening Hours of Each Facility
Please find the operating hours of each facility below:
Facility Opening Hours
・Gankuin 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
・Chaya 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
・Shōgondō Hall 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
・Kissako Café 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
・Kōtei Café 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
・Gokandō 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM *Last order at 3:00 PM / Closed at 3:30PM
・Shūroken 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM *Closed on Tuesdays
・Bathhouse 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM *Closed on Mondays
*Please note that opening hours are subject to change depending on circumstances.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at any time.