Nikkan Sports × BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN Special Event: Baseball Clinic by Hanshin Tigers Legend Shinjiro Kiyoyama on July 29 (Wed)!

BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN, operated by Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Fukushima-ku, Osaka; President: Yusuke Kusu), will host a baseball clinic on Wednesday, July 29, in cooperation with Nikkan Sports West Japan, offering participants the opportunity to receive expert instruction from former Hanshin Tigers player Shinjiro Kiyoyama.

This is a rare chance to receive direct batting lessons from Kiyoyama, a celebrated figure in the history of the Hanshin Tigers. We encourage all interested participants to join!

Tickets will be available for online purchase starting Wednesday, July 15.

Event details are as follows:

【Overview of the Baseball Clinic with Hanshin Tigers Legend Shinjiro Kiyoyama】

1 Date and Time:

July 29 (Wed)

Session 1: 13:00–14:00

Session 2: 14:30–15:30

Session 3: 16:00–17:00

2 Content:

Participants will receive batting instruction from Shinjiro Kiyoyama at BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN, along with hands-on experiences in toss batting and pitching. As a participation benefit, attendees will also receive admission to the Koshien History Museum (valid until Wednesday, September 30).

※ Kiyoyama will provide direct instruction to two participants per session (9 minutes total for two people).

※ Outside of instruction time and for 20 minutes after each session, participants may experience other areas of BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN (excluding the batting area).

※ Facility use must follow staff instructions.

3 Number of Participants: 12 per session (3 sessions total)

4 Target Age: Elementary and middle school students

5 Fees:

Baseball Clinic Participation Fee: 4,000 JPY (tax included)

※ Admission fees are required for accompanying guests.

Admission Fees:

Adults: 900 JPY, High School Students: 700 JPY,

Children (ages 4–middle school): 500 JPY (all tax included)

※ The event participation fee and admission fee include entry to the Koshien History Museum (valid until September 30).

※ Additional system usage and ticket issuance fees apply.

6 Purchase Method:

Please purchase via “Lawson Ticket.”

《Lawson Ticket》 https://l-tike.com/baseballclass0729/

《Sales Period》 July 15 (Wed) 10:00 – 10 minutes before each session begins

※ Pre-registration as a free Lawson WEB member is required to purchase.

※ Sales are on a first-come, first-served basis.

※ Purchase is only available online.

※ Up to two participants can be registered per transaction.

※ Payment methods: Credit card or in-store payment at Lawson or Mini Stop.

※ For details on in-store payment at Lawson or Mini Stop, please refer to the URL below:

https://l-tike.com/guide/paymentloppi.html

※ No cancellations or refunds after purchase.

※ Sales will end once capacity is reached.

《Note》 The event may be canceled or modified depending on circumstances.

【Profile of Shinjiro Kiyoyama】

Born July 1, 1969, in Kyoto Prefecture.

Graduated from Heian High School, then attended Toyo University. Drafted 4th overall by the Hanshin Tigers in 1991.

Served as Players Association President from 2001 to 2003. In 2003, achieved the 58th cycle hit in NPB history, contributing to the team’s league championship. Played as the cleanup hitter in the Japan Series and received the Outstanding Player Award. From 2006 onward, excelled as a pinch hitter, earning the nickname “The God of Pinch Hitting.”

Retired after a pinch-hit two-run homer in the 2013 Climax Series, leaving fans with lasting memories. Currently active as a baseball commentator and sports analyst.

◆ BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN Operating Information ◆

＜Hours of Operation＞

10:00–19:00 (10:00–18:00 from November to February)

※ Hours may change due to events.

※ Reception ends 20 minutes before closing.

＜Closed Days＞ Mondays (except game days and holidays), year-end and New Year holidays

＜Fees＞

3-Set Ticket (1 batting, 1 toss batting, 1 pitching): 1,200 JPY

2-Set Ticket (1 batting + 1 toss batting or 1 pitching): 900 JPY

Toss batting or pitching (1 session): 400 JPY

※ On special pricing days, only the 3-Set Ticket is sold at 1,500 JPY

※ Special pricing applies on weekends, holidays, and peak seasons such as spring and summer breaks.

For details, please visit the official website.

◎ Inquiries: 0798–42-6970 (during business hours only)

◎ Website: https://be-stadiumkoshien.hanshin.co.jp/

◆ Koshien History Museum Operating Information ◆

＜Hours of Operation＞

10:00–18:00 (10:00–17:00 from November to February)

※ Last admission 30 minutes before closing

※ Hours may change due to events.

＜Closed Days＞ Mondays (except game days and holidays), year-end and New Year holidays

＜Admission Fee＞ Adults: 900 JPY, High School Students: 700 JPY, Children: 500 JPY (tax included)

＜Location＞ 2nd Floor, Koshien Plus

◎ Inquiries: 0798-49-4509 (during business hours only)

◎ Website: https://koshien-rekishikan.hanshin.co.jp/

The Hanshin Group, under the brand slogan “What Matters, Close At Hand,” will continue to engage with each customer’s values, delivering uniquely Hanshin brand experiences as a unified group, to meet their trust and expectations.

Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. https://www.hanshin.co.jp/

BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN https://be-stadiumkoshien.hanshin.co.jp/

Press Release https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/07/9380184128308735a853e1cfa71de9ee9232dcaf.pdf

Publisher: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings

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