Hanazono Night Festival & Beer Garden 2026

Why You Should Visit

For three nights over Obon, the fountain plaza of Hanazono Central Park turns into an open-air beer garden. Thirty vendors serve each night with over a hundred menu items, and the line-up rotates day to day. With 180 tables and chairs set out, you can settle in rather than stand. Acoustic sets from reggae artists and festival games like lucky draws and target shooting round it out, so families fit in easily.

Essentials

location

Fountain plaza, Hanazono Central Park

period

August 13, 2026 (Thu) - August 15, 2026 (Sat)

Time

16:00–21:00 ※荒天中止

cost

Free entry; food and drinks are paid

Links

Official Website

Kobe · Gluten-free

Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)

access

About 10 min on foot from Higashi-Hanazono Station (Kintetsu Nara Line). By car, about 5 min from the Mizuhai exit of the Hanshin Expressway Higashiosaka Route; use the park's paid parking.

There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Fountain plaza, Hanazono Central Park, and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Vendors

30 food vendors each day, with over 100 menu items
Some vendors change from day to day
Many popular Higashiosaka restaurants take part

Seating

180 seats with tables and chairs planned

Live music — acoustic sets by reggae artists

Aug 13: @ongya_aka_postman / @ryo_fu0797
Aug 14: @mjr_boxerkid / @ryo_fu0797
Aug 15: @macro1983
DJ sets as well

Festival games

Lucky draws, target shooting and more

*Cancelled in severe weather. Check the organizer's Instagram (@hanazononightfes) for updates.

FAQ

Is it good for kids?

Very much — festival games and open lawns make it family-centered, and the park's big playground lets kids play before the food stalls open up the evening.

Is there seating?

Yes — 180 seats with tables and chairs are planned, so you can sit down rather than stand. Seating is limited, so expect to share at peak times.

What if it rains?

Severe weather cancels it. The venue is the open-air fountain plaza, so check the organizer's Instagram (@hanazononightfes) on the day if the forecast looks doubtful.

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