GRAND ARCH Mölkky Championship: West Japan Tournament 2026

Dates & time: November 3, 2026 (Tue) 9:30〜17:00（予定）
Price & booking: Free admission (some activities are paid). Tournament entry was ¥5,000 per team (entries closed) No booking needed to watch or try the activities. Tournament entry was by lottery and closed on Oct 23.
Venue & access: Meriken Park (multipurpose lawn) Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line: Minato Motomachi Stn (Exit 2) approx. 5 min walk
JR / Hanshin: Motomachi Stn (West Exit) approx. 15 min walk
JR: Kobe Stn (South Exit) approx. 15 min walk
Hanshin / Hankyu: Kosoku-Kobe Stn approx. 15 min walk

There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Meriken Park (multipurpose lawn), and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A tournament for Mölkky, the Finnish throwing game where you knock down numbered wooden pins, run by BEAMS' outdoor brand HAPPY OUTSIDE BEAMS with the Japan Mölkky Association. The top five teams from the East and West Japan qualifiers advance to the final in Tokyo in February 2027, and this is the West Japan round. Alongside the matches there's a Mölkky try-it booth plus workshops for making badges and your own spice blend, so you can watch and play even if you're not competing. Entry is free, making it an easy Culture Day outing on the harbor lawns for families.

Activities & workshops

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Activities run by HAPPY OUTSIDE BEAMS; prices are shown at each booth on the day

NOTE

If it's cancelled for rain, the decision will be posted on the official page by 17:00 on Mon, Nov 2. The East Japan round was held on Oct 17 at Toyosu Park in Tokyo, and the final takes place on Feb 6, 2027 in Yoyogi, Tokyo.

*There are no entry requirements, so beginners can compete too

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FAQ

Can I go if I'm not competing?

Yes. Entry is free, and you can watch the matches, try Mölkky at the booth and join the workshops.

What is Mölkky?

A Finnish throwing game: you throw a wooden pin to knock over numbered pins and score points.

What happens if it rains?

It is cancelled in rain, and the decision is posted on the official page by 17:00 on Mon, Nov 2.

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