Tickets are selling fast for “The Beginning Point of Yoshiyuki Tomino - From Odawara to the Universe -,” an exhibition exploring the life, career, and creative roots of the legendary director behind Mobile Suit Gundam. Fans can also get their hands on limited premium tickets featuring exclusive merchandise, including an original acrylic stand, posters, and a commemorative gift.
Scheduled for November 23 to December 6, 2026, the exhibition focuses on Tomino’s connection to his hometown of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, and explores how his experiences there relate to his creative career. Visitors can see materials from his time in Odawara alongside materials from his later animated works.
The exhibition will be held at two venues, Odawara Castle’s main tower and Odawara San-no-maru Hall. The castle exhibition will open earlier, on November 6, giving visitors an extended opportunity to explore the displays.
For fans looking to take home something special, several ticket options are available. The limited premium ticket costs 7,500 yen and includes an original acrylic stand, a poster featuring the exhibition’s key visual, and a commemorative gift. A separate ticket with the key visual poster is also available for 2,200 yen. Details and visuals of the original acrylic stands will be announced on the exhibition’s official website.
Event Details
- Event dates: November 23 to December 6, 2026
- Odawara Castle advance exhibition: November 6 to December 6, 2026
- Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with last entry at 4:30 PM. Open daily during the exhibition period.
- Venues: Odawara Castle Main Tower, 4th Floor Exhibition Room, and Odawara San-no-maru Hall, Small Hall and Gallery Corridor.
Ticket prices: General admission for adults is 2,000 yen, or 1,700 yen in advance. Elementary and junior high school students pay 1,000 yen. Discounts are available for Odawara residents with proof of address. The premium ticket costs 7,500 yen, while the ticket with a key visual poster costs 2,200 yen.
Tickets are available through Ticket Pia, Lawson Ticket, and Asoview! Premium tickets and poster tickets are sold exclusively through ticket agencies, with premium tickets available in limited quantities.
For ticket purchases and the latest exhibition information, visit the official website: https://tomino-beginningpoint.jp/
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