Awaji Island Akashi Kaikyo National Park Autumn Carnival 2026

Dates & time: September 19, 2026 (Sat) - November 15, 2026 (Sun) 9:30–17:00 (open every day during the event)
Price & booking: Admission: ¥450 adults (15+) / ¥210 seniors (65+) / free for junior high students and younger. The same ticket and parking fee also get you into Aina Satoyama Park on the same day. No booking needed. Activities are first-come on the day, and some are cancelled in rain.
Venue & access: Awaji Island Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park (Awaji area) By car, about 5 minutes south on Route 28 from Awaji IC on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway (parking ¥500). By bus, about 60 minutes by highway bus from Shin-Kobe or Sannomiya; get off at "Seirei Awaji Byoin-mae" or "Awaji Yumebutai-mae".

There are 2 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Awaji Island Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park (Awaji area). The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn festival held every year at Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park, on the northern tip of Awaji Island next to Awaji Yumebutai, timed to the cosmos and dahlia season. Wood crafts and volunteer-led flower tours run throughout, and in November the weekends bring "Floating Dahlias" on the water, free cosmos picking in the Rainbow of the Earth garden, and thoroughbred and pony rides. Entry is free for junior high students and younger, and most activities are free or a few hundred yen. A full day out for families who want flower fields, photos and hands-on activities.

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During the event

From October 29 to November 2 the Lawn Plaza and other areas are closed for UNDOKAI WORLD CUP 2026
On weekends and holidays from November 7 to 29, the paved area on the east (sea) side of the park opens as the "Kids Vehicle Field" for children's ride-on toys

※Enquiries: Akashi Kaikyo Park Management Center, 0799-72-2000

※Events may change or be cancelled without notice.

Parks Family Photo Spots Full Day Limited Time

出典: 淡路島国営明石海峡公園公式サイト（秋のカーニバル2026チラシ）

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FAQ

Do children pay admission?

No, junior high students and younger enter free. Adults (15+) pay ¥450 and seniors (65+) ¥210.

When can we pick cosmos?

On November 7, 8, 14 and 15 from 13:00 (sign-up until 14:00) in the Rainbow of the Earth garden. It's free, up to 10 stems per person, and cancelled in rain.

What happens if it rains?

The park stays open, but the flower tours, cosmos picking and horse rides are cancelled in rain. Wood crafts and rain-stick making take place indoors in the Visitor Center.

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Awaji Island Akashi Kaikyo National Park Autumn Carnival

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