Tickets & Admission
Same-day tickets are available at the venue ticket counter. However, availability is limited, so we recommend purchasing an advance ticket in advance.
Admission is permitted on the same day only. Please follow the instructions of our staff when entering the venue. Depending on congestion, you may be asked to wait. Thank you for your understanding.
Yes, admission is free for high school students and younger. Junior high and high school students are required to present a valid student ID. Strollers are also permitted in the venue.
As this exhibition is intended to be experienced in a quiet environment, we kindly ask that children’s behavior and voices be considerate of other visitors. Please also note that the venue is dark and may include loud sounds. Young children must remain under the supervision of a parent or guardian at all times.
Cancellations, refunds, ticket type changes, reissues, and changes to the date or time are not permitted after purchase.
Admission is free for visitors with a disability certificate and one accompanying person. Please present your disability certificate or other supporting documentation at the Azabudai Hills Gallery Information Desk.
Group discounts are not available. If a group of 15 or more visitors eligible for free admission plans to visit, we recommend contacting us in advance to ensure a smooth admission process.
How to View the Exhibition
Still photography and video recording are permitted only with devices that can operate silently. Please be considerate of other visitors when taking photographs or videos.
Due to the nature of the artwork, cameras with audible shutter sounds, flash photography, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, lighting equipment, and other filming accessories are not permitted. Live streaming and prolonged filming that obstructs passageways are also prohibited.
This exhibition presents 《async – immersion 2023》, first shown at AMBIENT KYOTO 2023, on a comparable scale. While retaining the music and moving images at the core of the work, the sound has been reconfigured specifically for the space of Azabudai Hills Gallery, creating a spatial experience distinct from that of the Kyoto presentation.
The album async runs for approximately one hour, while the moving images in 《async – immersion》 run for approximately two hours. They unfold continuously and asynchronously, allowing you to begin viewing from the moment you enter. There is no time limit on how long you may stay in the venue.
The album async runs for approximately one hour, while the moving images in 《async – immersion》 run for approximately two hours. They unfold continuously and asynchronously, allowing you to begin viewing from the moment you enter. There is no time limit on how long you may stay in the venue.
There are no fixed start times or scheduled screenings. The work unfolds continuously, so you may begin viewing from the point at which you enter the venue.
You can enjoy the work even if you enter partway through. The sound and moving images are not fully synchronized, creating different relationships depending on when you experience them. Please feel free to view the work without being bound by a specific beginning or end.
Some seating is available within the venue for viewing the work. As seating is limited, please be considerate and share the seats with other visitors.
This exhibition is presented in a darkened space with moving images and immersive sound. It includes loud sounds, low frequencies, and changes in light intensity. Visitors who may be sensitive to darkness or loud sounds are advised to take this into consideration before entering. If you feel unwell during your visit, please speak to a nearby staff member.
Please refrain from eating or drinking inside the venue. Drinks, including those in containers with lids, may not be consumed inside the exhibition space.
Dates & Access
This exhibition is presented exclusively at Azabudai Hills Gallery and features only Ryuichi Sakamoto + Shiro Takatani 《async – immersion》.
The exhibition runs from Friday, August 28 through Sunday, October 25, 2026. It will be open every day throughout the 59-day exhibition period. On Friday, September 11, the gallery is scheduled to close at 18:00.
The venue is Azabudai Hills Gallery, located on the MB floor of Garden Plaza A at Azabudai Hills. It is directly connected to Exit 5 of Kamiyacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line from the B1 floor. From Exit 4 of Roppongi-itchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, it is approximately a seven-minute walk.
Facilities & Accessibility
Large bags and suitcases are not permitted inside the venue. Please store them in a locker before entering.
Please use the Azabudai Hills parking facilities. Parking fee discounts are available for visitors to the exhibition. Please inquire at the Azabudai Hills Gallery Information Desk on the day of your visit.
Wheelchair users are welcome to enter the venue. During busy periods, you may be asked to wait before entering to ensure safety. If you have any concerns regarding assistance or accessibility facilities, please contact us in advance.
There are no restrooms inside Azabudai Hills Gallery. The nearest restrooms are located outside the gallery, next to the ticket counter.
The nearest restroom to the venue is equipped for wheelchair users and ostomates, and also includes a baby chair.
For details on other restroom facilities, please see the link below.
https://www.azabudai-hills.com/assets/pdf/information/barrier-free_facility01.pdf
Guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs are permitted in the venue. Please note that the exhibition features loud sounds and low frequencies produced by an immersive sound system, and we recommend checking the exhibition environment in advance.
Goods
Only visitors with a valid exhibition ticket may enter the merchandise area.
Information on product availability and restocks will be announced on the official website and official social media channels. Please note that we may not be able to respond to individual inquiries regarding current stock levels or restock schedules.
Online sales are currently undecided. If online sales become available, details will be announced on the official website and official social media channels.
Cash is not accepted. Payment is available by credit card, transportation IC card, and various QR code and other cashless payment methods.
Returns and exchanges due to customer preference are not accepted. If an item is defective or you received the wrong product, please contact us within seven days of the purchase date, with the item and receipt ready.
Tax-free shopping is not available.
Other Inquiries
Please contact the AMBIENT KYOTO Executive Committee with details of your media request and preferred date and time.
Please contact the AMBIENT KYOTO Executive Committee by email.