Himeji Literature Museum Kayako Nishimaki Exhibition Ticket (Including Permanent Exhibition Ticket)

Discover the enchanting world of Kayako Nishimaki, the beloved picture book author behind classics like "My Dress" and "The Country of Buttons." This exhibition showcases her vibrant works created through diverse techniques such as lithography, watercolor, and embroidery. Explore her warm and captivating universe through original pieces and sketches. Exhibition Period: Saturday, July 4 – Sunday, September 6 Opening hours 10:00 – 17:00 (last admission at 16:30) Closed: Mondays and Tuesday, July 21 Note: Open on Monday, July 20 (Holiday) and Monday, August 10 Commemorative Events 〇Kayako Nishimaki Memorial Lecture: "Picture Books and Me" 　Date & Time: Saturday, July 4 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 　Venue: Himeji Literature Museum Auditorium (North Building 3rd Floor) 　Capacity: 150 (first-come, first-served on the day) 　Participation: Admission ticket (used stub or digital ticket) required; not required for under 18. 〇Kayako Nishimaki Signing Event (Pre-registration required) 　Date & Time: Saturday, July 4 | Session 1: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, Session 2: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM 　Venue: Himeji Literature Museum Auditorium (North Building 3rd Floor) 　Capacity: 100 (50 per session) 　Requirements: Purchase one picture book per person at the museum shop (North Building 1st Floor).Admission ticket (used stub or digital ticket) required, except for under 18. 　How to Apply: Send a return postcard or apply via the Himeji Literature Museum website including name, postal code, address, phone number, event name, and preferred session (① or ②). One person per application. 　Deadline: Must arrive by Tuesday, June 16. 〇Storytime Hour 　Museum volunteers will read Kayako Nishimaki’s picture books aloud. 　Date & Time: Saturday, July 18 and Saturday, August 8 | 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM 　Venue: Himeji Literature Museum Auditorium (North Building 3rd Floor) 　Capacity: 100 per session (first-come, first-served) 　Admission: Free 〇Picture Book Drama "The Cat Who Loves Pictures" 　Performed by Hyogo Prefectural Himeji Technical High School Drama Club, presenting the world of classic picture books. 　Date & Time: Saturday, August 22 (Each session approx. 20 minutes, same content) 　① 11:00 AM | ② 1:00 PM | ③ 2:00 PM | ④ 3:00 PM 　Venue: Himeji Literature Museum Auditorium (North Building 3rd Floor) 　Capacity: 100 per session (first-come, first-served) 　Admission: Free ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚫ How to Purchase ⚫ https://himejicastle-ticket.jp/article/manual_en?lng=en-US ⚫ Important Notes When Purchasing ⚫ ⭕ Groups of 30 or More Group discounts are available; however, digital tickets cannot be used for group applications. For group reservations, please contact: Himeji City Museum of Literature TEL: +81-79-293-8228 ⭕ Residents abroad ⚪ If you are 18 years old or older, please select “Adult (ages 18+)”. ⚪ For children, please select “Child (Under 18 years old)”. Please present your identification documents (passport, etc.) at the on-site ticket counter. ⚪ A child is a person under 18 years old (including a person who is under the age of 18 on the day they turn 18 and until March 31 following that day). ⭕ Residents of Japan ⚪ Visitors with disabilities and one accompanying caregiver are entitled to a 50% discount on admission. This discount cannot be applied to digital tickets. When purchasing at the on-site ticket counter, please present a disability identification card or other proof of eligibility. ⚪ If you are 18 years old or older, please select “Adult (ages 18+)”. ⚪A child is a person under 18 years old (including a person who is under the age of 18 on the day they turn 18 and until March 31 following that day). ⚪ For children, please select either: ・“Child *Purchase requires verification of eligibility (Under 18 years old)” ・“Child (Under 18 years old)” ⚫Child *Purchase requires verification of eligibility (Under 18 years old) ・Age verification is required via xID app. ・Please ensure notifications for the xID app are turned on before making a purchase. ・There is no need to present certificates on-site. ⚫Child (Under 18 years old) ・Please present your certificates and other documents at the on-site ticket counter. ⚠️ When purchasing “Child (Under 18 years old),” proof of eligibility is required. If you select “Purchase requires verification of eligibility,” eligibility can be verified using your My Number Card. If eligibility cannot be verified at the time of purchase, please present one of the following documents at the on-site ticket counter: Proof of Identity ・My Number Card (Notification Cards are not acceptable) ・Driver’s License ・Other documents issued by public authorities that include your name and address (e.g., Residence Card) ・Student ID Card, Student Handbook, etc. 🔰 Those Who Select “Purchase requires verification of eligibility” ⚪ You must download and register for the xID app (Cross ID app) in advance. Registration requires a My Number Card and a smartphone or tablet capable of reading My Number Cards. The xID app is a digital ID application that, when linked with your My Number Card, enables easier identity verification, authentication, and electronic signatures. (The xID app is available in Japanese only.) ⚪ iOS (iPhone) users, please download the app here: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3/id1495147544 ⚪ Android users, please download the app from here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.x.id&hl=ja ⚠️ Users unable to authenticate with the xID app ⚪ For children, please select “Child (Under 18 years old)”. Please present your certificates and other documents at the on-site ticket counter. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~