Chisako Takashima 12 Violinists Concert Tour 2025-2026 Ticket Information

• September 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm
  Event date:
• March 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm
  Event end:

Overview

Chisako Takashima 12 Violinists Concert Tour 2025-2026 is a spectacular nationwide tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of renowned Japanese violinist Chisako Takashima’s debut, featuring her vibrant ensemble of 12 violinists, accompanied by pianist Aki Kondo. Running from September 12, 2025, to March 1, 2026, the tour spans iconic venues like Nippon Budokan (Tokyo), Festival Hall (Osaka), and Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara (Hokkaido), delivering a “beautiful and enjoyable” blend of classical and crossover music, as described on concertsquare.jp. Performed in venues with ~1,000–14,000 capacities, praised on X for Takashima’s “dynamic violin solos” and the ensemble’s “warm, vibrant strings,” tickets are priced at ¥7,000–¥7,800, with some venues sold out. Lottery applications are open until October 1, 2025 (Kanagawa), October 5, 2025 (Okinawa), and October 6, 2025 (Tokyo), with general sales ongoing for select dates until February 2, 2026 (Gunma). Located near major stations, venues are ideal for exploring Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, Osaka’s Dotonbori, or Okinawa’s Shurijo Castle. Secure tickets early via Jasumo due to high demand and limited availability in sold-out venues.

Why Attend

• 30th Anniversary Celebration: Marks Chisako Takashima’s 30th debut milestone with her signature 12 Violinists ensemble, known for its lush, dynamic sound.
• Diverse Program: Features classical masterpieces and crossover arrangements, enhanced by Aki Kondo’s piano, as noted in Nara’s performance details.
• Iconic Venues: From Nippon Budokan (14,000 seats) to intimate halls like Katsushika Symphony Hills (1,300 seats), offering varied experiences.
• Cultural Appeal: Combines classical elegance with accessible, engaging performances, ideal for music lovers and families.
• Tourist-Friendly: Venues near cultural hubs like Kyoto’s Gion, Fukuoka’s Ohori Park, and Nagano’s Zenko-ji Temple, perfect for sightseeing.

Ticket Information

Event Dates & Times

• Kochi: Kochi Prefectural Cultural Hall Orange Hall
  • Oct 5, 2025 (Sun): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Shiga: Shiga Prefectural Arts Theater Biwako Hall Large Hall
  • Oct 18, 2025 (Sat): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Aichi: Aichi Prefectural Arts Theatre Concert Hall
  • Oct 19, 2025 (Sun): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Tokyo: Nippon Budokan
  • Oct 25, 2025 (Sat): Time TBD (likely 18:00, doors ~60 minutes prior).
• Nara: Nara 100th Anniversary Hall Large Hall
  • Nov 1, 2025 (Sat): 14:30, doors TBD (likely 13:45).
• Nagano: Hokuto Cultural Hall Large Hall
  • Nov 8, 2025 (Sat): 13:30, doors TBD (likely 12:45).
• Hokkaido: Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara Main Hall
  • Nov 9, 2025 (Sun): 14:30, doors 13:45.
• Aomori: SG GROUP Hall Hachinohe Large Hall
  • Nov 15, 2025 (Sat): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Fukushima: Kenshin Koriyama Cultural Center Large Hall
  • Nov 16, 2025 (Sun): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Fukuoka: Fukuoka Sunpalace
  • Nov 30, 2025 (Sun): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Ibaraki: Mito Civic Hall Globis Hall
  • Dec 7, 2025 (Sun): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Tokyo: Katsushika Symphony Hills Mozart Hall
  • Dec 5, 2025 (Fri): 14:30, doors TBD (likely 13:45).
• Shizuoka: Act City Hamamatsu Large Hall
  • Dec 12, 2025 (Fri): Time TBD (likely 18:30, doors ~45 minutes prior).
• Hyogo: Acrie Himeji Large Hall
  • Dec 13, 2025 (Sat): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Osaka: Festival Hall
  • Dec 14, 2025 (Sun): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Yamagata: Yamagin Prefectural Hall
  • Dec 20, 2025 (Sat): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Iwate: Tosai Classic Hall Iwate Large Hall
  • Dec 21, 2025 (Sun): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Kanagawa: Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall Large Hall
  • Jan 8, 2026 (Thu): 18:30, doors 17:45.
• Niigata: Niigata City Performing Arts Center Concert Hall
  • Jan 12, 2026 (Mon, Holiday): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Tochigi: Utsunomiya City Cultural Center Large Hall
  • Jan 18, 2026 (Sun): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Gunma: Takasaki Arts Theatre Grand Theatre
  • Feb 5, 2026 (Thu): Time TBD (likely 18:30, doors ~45 minutes prior).
• Kyoto: Kyoto Concert Hall Large Hall
  • Feb 8, 2026 (Sun): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Oita: iichiko Grand Theatre
  • Feb 11, 2026 (Wed, Holiday): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Tokyo: NHK Hall
  • Feb 15, 2026 (Sun): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Okinawa: Okinawa Convention Center Theater Building
  • Mar 1, 2026 (Sun): Time TBD (likely 14:00, doors ~30 minutes prior).
• Additional Venues (TBD times, likely 14:00/18:30, doors ~30–60 minutes prior):
  • Kanagawa: Culttz Kawasaki Hall (Sep 12, 2025).
  • Saitama: Omiya Sonic City Main Hall.
  • Chiba: Chiba Prefectural Cultural Center Main Hall.
  • Mie: Mie Prefectural Cultural Center Main Hall.
  • Hyogo: Hyogo Performing Arts Center KOBELCO Main Hall.
  • Hiroshima: Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall.
  • Yamaguchi: Shunan City Cultural Center.
  • Kagawa: Rexxam Hall Large Hall (Sep 14, 2025).
  • Kumamoto: Civic Hall Sears Home Yume Hall.
  • Miyagi: Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi.

Program

• All Performances:
  • A vibrant mix of classical masterpieces and crossover arrangements, featuring Chisako Takashima and her 12 Violinists, with pianist Aki Kondo.
  • Specific pieces TBD, but expect a program similar to past tours with works like Vivaldi, Pachelbel’s Canon, and popular crossover tunes, noted for their “urban and blissful” sound in Nara.
  • ~2 hours, including intermission, subject to change.

Performers

• Violinist: Chisako Takashima.
• Ensemble: 12 Violinists.
• Pianist: Aki Kondo.
• Additional Performers: TBD, potentially including guest artists, as seen in related “Noisy Concert” with Yoshizumi Ishihara, Shigeo Takahashi, and others.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours, including intermission, based on typical Chisako Takashima 12 Violinists concerts.

Performance Period

September 12, 2025–March 1, 2026.

Venue Websites

• Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara: https://www.kitara-sapporo.or.jp[](https://www.kitara-sapporo.or.jp/en/event/event_detail.php?num=6748)
• Hokuto Cultural Hall: https://www.naganokenbun.jp[](https://en.concertsquare.jp/blog/2025/202507176749487.html)
• Katsushika Symphony Hills: https://www.k-mil.gr.jp[](https://www.k-mil.gr.jp/program/symphony/2025/1205.html)
• Nara 100th Anniversary Hall: https://www.nara100.com[](https://en.concertsquare.jp/blog/2025/202506196139612.html)
• Nippon Budokan: https://www.nipponbudokan.or.jp
• Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall: https://www.yokohama-minatomiraihall.jp
• Festival Hall: https://www.festivalhall.jp
• Other venues: Check https://www.12violinists.com for official links.

Purchase Channels

• Contact Jasumo for lottery application assistance via the Jasumo Contact Form.
• Official ticket platform: Ticket Pia, https://w.pia.jp/t/chisakotakashima2025/.
• Lottery Applications:
  • Kanagawa (Jan 8, 2026): Until Oct 1, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Okinawa (Mar 1, 2026): Until Oct 5, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Tokyo (Feb 15, 2026): Until Oct 6, 2025, 23:59 JST.
• General Sales:
  • Kochi (Oct 5, 2025): Until Oct 4, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Tokyo (Oct 25, 2025): Until Oct 9, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Nara (Nov 1, 2025): Until Oct 16, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Nagano (Nov 8, 2025): Until Nov 7, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Fukuoka (Nov 30, 2025): Until Nov 13, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Tokyo (Dec 5, 2025): Until Nov 19, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Yamagata, Iwate (Dec 20–21, 2025): Until Dec 3, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Niigata (Jan 12, 2026): Until Oct 19, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Kyoto (Feb 8, 2026): Until Jan 22, 2026, 23:59 JST.
  • Oita (Feb 11, 2026): Until Jan 26, 2026, 23:59 JST.
  • Gunma (Feb 5, 2026): Until Feb 2, 2026, 23:59 JST.
• Sold Out Venues: Shiga, Aichi, Hokkaido, Aomori, Fukushima, Shizuoka, Hyogo (Acrie Himeji), Osaka, Ibaraki, Tochigi.
• Same-Day Tickets: Limited at box offices ~1 hour before, if available; expect same pricing (¥7,000–¥7,800).
• Travel Support: For trains, contact JR East (https://www.jreast.co.jp) for Tokyo/Kanagawa/Saitama/Chiba/Niigata/Nagano/Miyagi/Yamagata/Iwate/Aomori/Tochigi/Ibaraki, JR West (https://www.westjr.co.jp) for Osaka/Kyoto/Hyogo/Hiroshima/Yamaguchi/Shiga, JR Shikoku (https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp) for Kochi/Kagawa, JR Kyushu (https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp) for Fukuoka/Oita/Kumamoto, JR Central (https://jr-central.co.jp) for Aichi/Shizuoka/Mie, or Okinawa Tourism (https://www.okinawastory.jp) for Okinawa.

Ticket Types & Pricing

Official Pricing (Tax Included)

• All Seats Reserved: ¥7,800 (e.g., Tokyo, Kanagawa, Nara).
• Symphony Club Members (Katsushika): ¥7,000.
• Stage Side/Back Seats (Kanagawa, Jan 8, 2026): ¥7,800, offering unique stage perspectives.

Reseller Pricing (Per Ticket, Subject to Change)

• Reserved Seats: ¥8,500–¥12,000, ~30–100 tickets post-sales, based on concert trends; limited availability due to sell-outs.

Notes

• All seats are reserved, with side/back seats in select venues (e.g., Kanagawa) offering alternative views.
• Preschool children are not permitted; tickets required for ages 3+.
• No refunds or changes for performer/schedule changes; refunds only for full cancellation.
• Wheelchair users should contact venue-specific ticket offices (e.g., Kyodo Yokohama for Kanagawa: 045-671-9911) by one month prior for arrangements.
• Secure via Jasumo by lottery deadlines (Oct 1–6, 2025) for official ¥7,000–¥7,800 pricing to avoid resales, as many venues are sold out.

Sales Schedule

• Lottery Applications:
  • Kanagawa (Jan 8, 2026): Until Oct 1, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Okinawa (Mar 1, 2026): Until Oct 5, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Tokyo (Feb 15, 2026): Until Oct 6, 2025, 23:59 JST.
• General Sales:
  • Kochi: Until Oct 4, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Tokyo (Nippon Budokan): Until Oct 9, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Nara: Until Oct 16, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Niigata: Until Oct 19, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Fukuoka: Until Nov 13, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Tokyo (Katsushika): Until Nov 19, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Yamagata, Iwate: Until Dec 3, 2025, 23:59 JST.
  • Kyoto: Until Jan 22, 2026, 23:59 JST.
  • Oita: Until Jan 26, 2026, 23:59 JST.
  • Gunma: Until Feb 2, 2026, 23:59 JST.
• Sold Out: Shiga, Aichi, Hokkaido, Aomori, Fukushima, Shizuoka, Hyogo (Acrie Himeji), Osaka, Ibaraki, Tochigi.
• Same-Day: Limited at box office ~1 hour before, if any.

Venue Details

• Nippon Budokan (Tokyo): 2-3 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8321; ~14,000 seats; 5-min walk from Kudanshita Station, Tokyo Metro Tozai Line. Attractions: Imperial Palace (10-min walk).
• Suntory Hall Main Hall (Tokyo): 1-13-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8403; ~2,000 seats; 5-min walk from Roppongi-itchome Station. Attractions: Roppongi Hills (10-min walk).
• Katsushika Symphony Hills Mozart Hall (Tokyo): 6-33-1 Tateishi, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo 124-0012; ~1,300 seats; 5-min walk from Keisei-Tateishi Station. Attractions: Shibamata Taishakuten (15-min train).
• Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara (Hokkaido): 1-15 Nakajima Koen, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0931; ~2,000 seats; 5-min walk from Nakajima Koen Station. Attractions: Odori Park (10-min train).
• Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall (Kanagawa): 2-3-2 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-0012; ~2,000 seats; 5-min walk from Minatomirai Station. Attractions: Red Brick Warehouse (10-min walk).
• Festival Hall (Osaka): 2-3-18 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005; ~2,700 seats; 5-min walk from Yodoyabashi Station. Attractions: Osaka Castle (15-min train).
• Hokuto Cultural Hall (Nagano): 380-1 Mure, Hokuto-shi, Nagano 408-0044; ~1,500 seats; 10-min taxi from Nagasaka Station. Attractions: Zenko-ji Temple (30-min drive).
• Nara 100th Anniversary Hall (Nara): 7-1-111 Sanjo-Oji, Nara-shi, Nara 630-8013; ~1,700 seats; 10-min walk from Shin-Omiya Station. Attractions: Todai-ji Temple (15-min walk).
• Fukuoka Sunpalace (Fukuoka): 2-1 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0038; ~2,300 seats; 15-min walk from Gofukumachi Station. Attractions: Ohori Park (15-min train).
• Okinawa Convention Center (Okinawa): 4-3-1 Mashiki, Ginowan-shi, Okinawa 901-2224; ~1,700 seats; 15-min taxi from Naha Airport. Attractions: Shurijo Castle (20-min drive).
• Other Venues: Check https://www.12violinists.com for addresses and access details.

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact via the Jasumo Contact Form. Specify date, venue, ticket type (e.g., Jan 8, Stage Side Seat, 2 tickets), and preferences.
• Benefits: Bilingual support for Ticket Pia lotteries, assistance with Japanese phone/ID requirements, and group bookings up to 4 tickets.
• Note: Apply by Oct 1, 2025 (Kanagawa), Oct 5, 2025 (Okinawa), or Oct 6, 2025 (Tokyo) for official ¥7,000–¥7,800 pricing; many venues are sold out, and resales may reach ¥12,000. Jasumo can assist with travel logistics (trains).

Inquiries

• Performance and Ticket Inquiries: Kyodo Yokohama (Kanagawa), 045-671-9911; other venues, check https://w.pia.jp/t/chisakotakashima2025/.
• Venue Inquiries: See venue websites listed above.

Disclaimer

Jasumo provides a specialized facilitation service for foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents in Japan, assisting with ticket acquisition for cultural events like Chisako Takashima 12 Violinists Concert Tour 2025-2026 through authorized platforms like Ticket Pia. We are not a ticket reseller and do not sell tickets directly. Our role is to guide international customers through the official booking process, addressing challenges such as:

• Language Barriers: Japanese-only ticketing systems; Jasumo offers bilingual support.
• Local Platforms: Ticket Pia requires membership; we assist with registration and payments.
• High Demand: ~1,000–14,000 venue capacities and sell-outs (e.g., Hokkaido, Aichi) make lotteries competitive; we manage deadlines to maximize chances.
  Securing tickets is not guaranteed. Apply via Jasumo by lottery deadlines (Oct 1–6, 2025) for official prices; many venues are sold out. For travel planning, we can coordinate with regional tourism associations.

Reviews

• Chisako Takashima’s 12 Violinists at Nara were stunning—vibrant and soulful
• Jasumo made ticketing seamless; Katsushika’s Mozart Hall was intimate and perfect
• A must for classical fans, with Fukuoka’s Ohori Park and Kyoto’s Gion nearby!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the program for Chisako Takashima’s 12 Violinists tour?
A: The program features classical masterpieces and crossover arrangements by Chisako Takashima, 12 Violinists, and pianist Aki Kondo, ~2 hours with intermission, subject to change. Specific pieces TBD, likely including Vivaldi and Pachelbel.

Q2: Can international fans apply for tickets without speaking Japanese?
A: Yes, Jasumo offers bilingual assistance for Ticket Pia lotteries, including help with Japanese phone/ID requirements. Contact via the Jasumo Contact Form by Oct 1–6, 2025, for Kanagawa, Okinawa, or Tokyo.

Q3: Are children allowed, and what are the policies?
A: Preschool children are not permitted; tickets (¥7,000–¥7,800) are required for ages 3+, with no additional verification specified.

Q4: What are the accessibility accommodations at the venues?
A: Wheelchair users should contact venue-specific ticket offices (e.g., Kyodo Yokohama: 045-671-9911) by one month prior for arrangements; check venue websites for details.

Q5: Why is this tour special?
A: Celebrating Chisako Takashima’s 30th debut anniversary, the tour features her 12 Violinists in a vibrant, accessible program across Japan’s top venues, from Nippon Budokan to intimate halls.

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