Akashi Park Hot-Air Balloon Festa 2026

Why You Should Visit

For seven days spread across late September, tethered hot-air balloons rise from the east lawn of Akashi Park. Balloon rides were reservation-only (360 per day) and are already fully booked, but the Mori no Beer Garden on the same lawn is free to enter with no booking needed. Around 80 garden seats sit beside food booths serving Akashi craft beer, karaage, gyoza and more, and you can watch the balloons lift off in the morning and evening slots. Bubble performances run through the day, so it works as a rest stop for families too.

Schedule

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Event days (balloon rides 7:30–10:00 & 17:30–20:00 / beer garden 10:00–20:00) は祝日

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

In no particular order. Booths without dates plan to open throughout the event. Subject to change.

Essentials

location

East Lawn, Hyogo Prefectural Akashi Park (Akashi, Hyogo)

period

September 19, 2026 (Sat) - September 27, 2026 (Sun)

Time

Beer garden 10:00–20:00 (may extend to 20:30 when busy) / Balloon rides 7:30–10:00 and 17:30–20:00

cost

Beer garden: free entry (food and drinks charged at each booth) / Balloon ride: 3,500 yen adults, 2,000 yen elementary age and under, preschoolers free (cash on the day; bookings closed)

Links

Official Website

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access

About a 5-min walk from the north exit of Akashi Station (JR / Sanyo). The east lawn is just east of the TTT takeout shop

There are 4 car parks within a 12-minute walk of East Lawn, Hyogo Prefectural Akashi Park (Akashi, Hyogo), and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

TICKETS / REGISTRATION

No booking needed for the beer garden. Balloon rides were reservation-only (360 per day, from Aug 10) and closed on Aug 13. Cancellation notices are posted on the official page

NOTE

Dates

Seven days: Sep 19 (Sat)–23 (Wed, holiday), 26 (Sat) and 27 (Sun)

*Neither the balloons nor the beer garden run on Sep 24–25

Balloon rides

Tethered flights on a rope, 360-degree views
360 per day (180 morning / 180 evening), first come
Even without rain, strong wind may lead the pilot to suspend or cancel without notice

Who can't ride

Those who are or may be pregnant
Infants who can't ride alone (use a carrier with a guardian)
Those with pacemakers or medical conditions (consult a doctor first)
Anyone who has been drinking

Beer garden

About 80 garden seats
Bubble performances (Toshiyuki Matsubara) at 10:00, 11:00, 17:30 and 19:00, plus impromptu shows
Balloon-twisting (Hirokazu Yanai, paid)

Organizer

Hyogo Machinami Garden Show Executive Committee / managed by CBP Co.

*Food booth dates may change

*All paid items are cash on site

FAQ

Can I still ride a balloon?

Rides were reservation-only and the 360-per-day slots are already full. No walk-up tickets are announced, so the balloons are something to watch from the beer garden.

Does the beer garden need a booking or fee?

Free entry, no booking; you can come and go freely. Food and drinks are paid in cash at each booth.

When can I see the balloons?

Flight slots are 7:30–10:00 and 17:30–20:00. The pilot may suspend or cancel without notice in strong wind, even without rain.

Is it suitable for families with children?

There are about 80 seats on the lawn, plus bubble shows and balloon-twisting (paid), so it works well as a family rest stop.

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