AWAHAWA in Akashi Citizens' Plaza 2026

Dates & time: August 7, 2026 (Fri) - August 8, 2026 (Sat) 10:00–18:00
cost: Free admission and viewing
Venue & access: Akashi Citizens' Plaza, Papios Akashi 2F (Akashi, Hyogo) About a 1-minute walk south from Akashi Station (JR / Sanyo Electric Railway); 2nd floor of Papios Akashi

There are 6 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Akashi Citizens' Plaza, Papios Akashi 2F (Akashi, Hyogo), and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

AWAHAWA — an event built around the idea of "Hawaiian time on Awaji Island" — brings a travelling edition to Akashi Citizens' Plaza, right by Akashi Station. The venue is the indoor plaza on the 2nd floor of Papios Akashi, where hula and Hawaiian music take the stage over two days that drop a touch of the islands into the middle of town. Admission and viewing are free, so you can drop in while shopping and simply listen for a while. Being indoors, it also runs regardless of the weather — welcome in midsummer.

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Venue

Indoor plaza on the 2nd floor of Papios Akashi; held rain or shine

Photography

Stage photography is limited to smartphones and mobile phones
Official photographers shoot with professional equipment

The main edition is on Awaji Island

AWAHAWA 2026 autumn: Oct 3 (Sat) & 4 (Sun), Keinomatsubara Beach lawn, Awaji Island

*Performers and vendors are announced on the official website and Instagram.

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出典: AWAJISHIMA & HAWAII（AWAHAWA）公式サイト

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission and viewing are free. Any goods or food on site are paid for at each stall.

Is it held in the rain?

The venue is an indoor plaza on the 2nd floor of Papios Akashi, so it goes ahead regardless of the weather.

Can I photograph or film the stage?

Stage photography is allowed with smartphones and mobile phones only; cameras and other equipment are not permitted.

Is it good for families with children?

It's an indoor plaza a minute from the station with free entry and exit, easy to navigate with a stroller and simple for families to drop into.

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