Why You Should Visit
A summer evening festival at Nishinomiya Shrine, head shrine of Ebisu the god of fortune, held for the Natsu-Ebisu rites. The centerpiece is a tasting of two Yebisu draft beers — a brand with deep ties to the shrine — alongside local food stalls from the surrounding temple-town that fill the grounds with regional specialties. There are also a Kinan plum market, a special Kobe Monkeys performance, and kids' game stalls. Pay respects at the Araebisu shrine for luck in money and contests while enjoying two summer nights.
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Essentials
- location
- Nishinomiya Shrine, Pine Grove special venue (Nishinomiya, Hyogo)
- period
- July 9, 2026 (Thu) - July 10, 2026 (Fri)
- Time
- 16:00–21:00
- cost
- Free admission (food and drinks charged). Yebisu draft beer ¥500, Kuromatsu-Hakushika summer junmai sake ¥300, amazake ¥200, etc. (tax incl.)
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- access
- About a 5-min walk from Hanshin Nishinomiya Station (Ebisu exit), or 10 min from JR Sakura-Shukugawa Station
- NOTE
- 【Drinks】
・Yebisu draft beer (2 types) ¥500
・Kuromatsu-Hakushika summer junmai sake ¥300
・Amazake ¥200, and more
【Programs】
・JA Kinan plum market
・Special Kobe Monkeys theater performance
・Regional food stalls by local restaurants
・Kids' game stalls (new this year)
【Stamp rally & raffle】
・First 500 visitors each day receive a stamp card and Yebisu sticker
・Collect stamps from 3 food/stall vendors to join the raffle (prizes & gift vouchers)
・Drinks such as beer and sake do not count; stamps are given for food stalls and vendor purchases
・Raffle reception at the HQ by the Red Gate, both days 16:00–20:30, first 1,500 people
*Cancelled in stormy weather.
*No vehicle entry/exit after 2 p.m.
*If drinking, please do not come by bicycle or car; outside food and drink not allowed.

ホテルリブマックス西宮
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出典: 西宮神社 公式サイト
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