Why You Should Visit
A two-day, ~400 km classic car rally that starts from Himeji Castle, crosses the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to Awaji Island on Day 1, then loops back through the North Harima town of Nishiwaki and on to Shiso — before heading out from Himeji toward Murotsu and Aioi on Day 2. Around 126 pre-war and early post-war machines take part, with selection favoring older years and rare provenance — a celebration of automotive heritage. The full route is kept under wraps, but visitors can see the cars up close around Himeji Castle and at Otemae Park before and after the start. Recommended for car enthusiasts and photographers.
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Essentials
- location
- Himeji Castle & Otemae Park (Himeji City, Hyogo)
- period
- June 6, 2026 (Sat) - June 7, 2026 (Sun)
- cost
- Free to watch (participation is by paid entry only)
- Links
- access
- About a 15-min walk north along Otemae-dori from Himeji Station (JR / Sanyo Electric Railway) to Himeji Castle and Otemae Park.
- NOTE
- 【Route overview】 (lead-car estimates — actual times may vary)
▼Day 1: Sat 6/6 — Himeji → Kasai → Awaji → Nishiwaki → Shiso
- 7:00 Registration opens
- 8:50 Start at Himeji Otemae Park (PC competition)
- 9:30 Kotani Co., Ltd. (PC competition)
- 12:20 Akashi Kaikyo National Park (demonstration run)
- 14:35 Nishiwaki City Hall (PC competition)
- 15:35 Shiso City Hall (PC competition)
- 16:45 Arrive at Aclehi Himeji
▼Day 2: Sun 6/7 — Himeji → Aioi
- 9:50 Depart Aclehi Himeji
- Himeyama Park loop / Tegara area / Hamade area / Murotsu–Aioi area / Route 2 back to Himeji
- 12:20 Finish at Himeji Otemae Park
- 13:50 Closing ceremony
【Entries】
Around 126 cars.
【Selection】
Priority given to older models and cars with notable history.
【For spectators】
- Cars can be viewed up close around Himeji Castle and Otemae Park before and after the start.
- Times above are lead-car estimates only; the office may not be able to answer detailed roadside-route inquiries.
【Participant entry (reference)】
- Entry sheet downloadable from the official site.
- Early close: by 12:59 on Tue, 2026/2/10.
【Contact】
- Tel: 079-292-0213 (weekday daytime only)
- Fax: 079-292-0884
- Instagram: @coppa_di_himeji
FAQ
Do I need a booking or ticket to watch?
What route does it follow and when do the cars pass?
How can I take part as a driver?
Is the event held in the rain?
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