THE MUSEUM OF HANSHIN KOSHIEN STADIUM tells the story of the Hanshin Koshien Stadium, which originated in 1924 and is Japan’s oldest and most storied baseball stadium, where many memorable moments in sports history have been played out. It also preserves the history of the Hanshin Tigers baseball team and the spring and summer high school baseball tournaments for future generations to experience and enjoy.
- ★Back screen view (view from within the museum)
The app acts as a handy guide to the museum, and is compatible with both tablets and smartphones. When using the app within the museum, you will also receive push notifications containing detailed information about some of the exhibits.The app also allows you to apply original photo frames to photos taken in certain areas of the museum.
High school baseball zone
The spring and summer high school baseball tournaments can be said to capture the essence of seasonal Japanese sports today.
Visitors can relive the famous memorable matches and scenes in high school baseball so far through the museum’s various exhibits, pictures and video images.
Some of the players who participated in Koshien tournaments, including Ichiro Suzuki, Hideki Matsui, Daisuke Matsuzaka,
Yu Darvish, and Masahiro Tanaka, went on to become famous internationally. At the museum, you can view exhibitions of the baseball gear that they used, videos, and much more.
Hanshin Tigers zone
The museum features a wide range of exhibits on the famous players that have shaped the Hanshin Tigers baseball team from its inception to the present day.
Cecil Fielder was a home run leader in the major league. The bat he used during his time with the Hanshin Tigers is on display.
History of Koshien/Koshien square
Numerous episodes and moments in the history of Koshien Stadium are presented in exhibits and pictures, etc.
Visitors can enjoy images and take a quiz on the Hanshin Tigers and high school baseball at the Koshien square.
There is also a draft experience corner where visitors can see for themselves what it is like at a draft selection for professional baseball in Japan.
In 1934 a selected major league baseball team played at Koshien Stadium.
Commemorative items related to Babe Ruth - the star player at the time - are also on display here.
Koshien Bowl zone
The name Koshien Bowl has become firmly established in Japan, and is the game that determines the Japanese College American football championship. Visitors can also relive past tournaments through the museum’s various video images.
There are also exhibits of items from participating colleges such as American football uniforms and helmets, as well as tournament programs, etc.
This tour shows you the other side of Hanshin Koshien Stadium, which you cannot see as a normal spectator. The tour guide’s explanation of various areas in Koshien Stadium will both surprise and move you.
■Tour Time : Approximately 50 minutes
■How to make a reservation
（1）Internet reservation（in Japanese）:
THE MUSEUM OF HANSHIN KOSHIEN STADIUM website
（2）Phone reservation(only in Japanese): 0798-44-3310
（The phone reservation hotline operates from 10:00-17:30, closed Monday)
（3）Same-day tours require prior reservation and are subject to availability.
Reservations can be made at the reception counter of THE MUSEUM OF HANSHIN KOSHIEN STADIUM.
Tour areas
Grounds (artificial grass area only), Third base bench, Third base bullpen, Third base locker room, Stands, Interview space, Royal Suite Floor.
※The tour areas included may vary according the holding of baseball games and other scheduled events.
You will visit several locations from those listed above, according to the games schedule.
※Please note that the R1 and R2 courses do not allow you to enter the field or touch the Koshien Stadium dirt.
Third base bench
Third base bullpen
Stands
Others
10:00～18:00
（From November to February: 10:00～17:00）
※Entry permitted until 30 minutes before closing time.
※Times may vary according to scheduled events (high school baseball, etc.)
Mondays (excluding game days, public holidays)
※In addition to the above, the museum may also be closed temporarily on certain days for maintenance, etc.
| Adult | Child （aged from 4 years to junior high school students） |
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|---|---|---|
| General | 600yen | 300yen |
| Group | 500yen | 200yen |
※Group: 20 people or more, and reservations are required.
Map of surrounding area
Hanshin Railway Koshien Station 5minutes by foot Hanshin Koshien Stadium Next to the outside gate 16
※The entrance is located beneath the left outfield stand.
【Address】1-82 Koshien-cho, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo-ken 〒663-8152
【TEL】0798-49-4509
Required time to nearby facilities
Model course
| Fare | One way Adult 270 yen Child 140 yen Return Adult 540 yen Child 280 yen |
|---|---|
| Required time | Limited express（Direct limited express）approx. 13 minutes |
| Rapid express approx. 16 minutes |
| Fare | One way Adult 270 yen Child 140 yen Return Adult 540 yen Child 280 yen |
|---|---|
| Required time | Limited express（Direct limited express）approx. 18 minutes ※This limited express does not stop at Koshien station from 7:26～8:39 on weekdays. It stops at Koshien Station all day on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. ※During baseball games and other scheduled events at Hanshin Koshien Stadium, the train may stop temporarily at Koshien station for a limited time. (If the limited express does not stop at Koshien station, then please transfer to a local train at Nishinomiya station). |
| Rapid express approx. 19 minutes |
| Fare | One way Adult 360 yen Child 180 yen Return Adult 720 yen Child 360 yen |
|---|---|
| Required time | Rapid express approx. 20 minutes |
It is also very convenient and valuable for THE MUSEUM OF HANSHIN KOSHIEN STADIUM !
| Fare | To Hanshin Amagasaki One way Adult 1,550 yen Child 780 yen |
|---|---|
| Required time | Kansai International Airport → Hanshin Amagasaki approx. 52 minutes ※Please take the Hanshin Railway from Hanshin Amagasaki Station |
Please check the Hanshin Railway/Hanshin Bus page for the bus & train timetable.
Airport Limousine Bus timetable
