Why You Should Visit
A citizen-run summer festival that closes out the season at Akashi Park. Around 100 food and game stalls line the West Lawn and central path, recreating the atmosphere of a classic Japanese night market. Over two days the stage hosts kids' dance, local singing and dance acts, and the festival's signature shaved-ice speed-eating contest, with a bon-odori dance circle on the opening night. Yukata dressing and rental are offered near the entrance. Free to enter and easy to drop by, it's a great outing for families or a summer date.
Programs
Timetable & Map
Essentials
- location
- Hyogo Prefectural Akashi Park (West Lawn & Central Path)
- period
- August 29, 2026 (Sat) - August 30, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- Sat Aug 29: 15:00–21:30 / Sun Aug 30: 14:00–21:30
- cost
- Free admission (stalls, shaved-ice contest, and handheld fireworks are paid / require sign-up)
- access
- About a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Akashi Station (JR / Sanyo Electric Railway).
- NOTE
- [Stage] Kids' dance and local singing/dance acts both days (20-min slots each — see the timetable above); bon-odori from 20:20 on the 29th.
[Shaved-ice speed-eating contest] Annual favorite with age-based divisions and prizes. Advance entry via the official LINE (2026 entries close Aug 17; results Aug 18-23); same-day slots first-come at HQ.
[Handheld fireworks] A paid, sign-up "family handheld fireworks" session is planned for Sat the 29th at the East Lawn (by the rose garden); details TBA.
[Yukata] Dressing and rental offered at the entrance booth (reservation recommended).
Note: there are no trash cans in Akashi Park or at Akashi Station — use the on-site trash stations.
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