Written by Aarohi
One of the most popular summer traditions in Japan: watching the Japanese High School Baseball Championship, or Kōshien.
What happens?
The Summer Kōshien event is an annual high-school baseball tournament, with a team from every prefecture playing, and an extra one each from Tokyo and Hokkaidō.
These are the national finals that almost all high school baseball teams aspire to. The allure and legend of Kōshien has become part of Japanese mainstream culture, appearing in movies, books, and anime.
Even if you’re not the biggest baseball fan, it’s worth checking out a match simply for the electric atmosphere.
Tickets 2026
All seats are reserved and sold in advance. As the tournament heads toward the final, prices increase. Depending on the type of seat, tickets range in price from ¥300 to ¥4,800 for adults (from ¥100 for kids).
Tickets for the 2026 tournament go on sale from July 16 (July 23 for later games). Purchase through:
- Official ticket page
- Lawson Ticket
- Ticket Pia
- Asahi Tickets
- Ticket Pia’s English-language site
How to get there
From Osaka-Umeda Station, ride the Hanshin Line headed for Nishinomiya. Express trains take around 16 minutes to Kōshien Station. From the station, it’s a 7-minute walk to the stadium.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
