Hanazono Rugby Stadium Hide-and-Seek (2nd) 2026

Dates & time: September 27, 2026 (Sun) Sessions: 16:00–17:00 / 17:20–18:20 / 18:40–19:40 / 20:00–21:00 (check-in 30 min before each)
Price & booking: ¥1,500 (tax incl.) 100 people per session. Book in advance on Peatix. Same-day cash entry only if a session has space.
Venue & access: Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium About 8 min walk from Higashi-Hanazono Station (Kintetsu Nara Line). Check in at the south main ticket booth of the stadium.

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

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Why You Should Visit

One evening of full-on hide-and-seek inside Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Japan's home of rugby. Hiders can use areas normally off-limits, such as players' locker rooms and meeting rooms. Rules: 10 minutes to hide, then survive 20 minutes to win; anyone found joins the seekers, and rugby players are expected to take part as seekers. Four sessions run from late afternoon into night, the last one after dark. Open to anyone from elementary-school age; last year's first edition sold out.

NOTE

Rules

10 minutes to hide, then stay hidden for 20 minutes to win
Anyone found becomes a seeker for the remaining time
Rugby players are expected to join as seekers
Normally off-limits areas such as locker rooms and meeting rooms are open as hiding spots

What to bring / wear

Clothes that are easy to hide in (black long sleeves and trousers recommended)
Flashlight (500 lumens or more recommended)

Weather

Held rain or shine

Eligibility

Elementary-school age and up
Junior-high age and under must be dropped off and picked up by a guardian

* Photos and video taken by the organizer may be posted on their website and social media

* Participants take part at their own risk, per the organizer

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出典: 日本かくれんぼ協会イベントページ・東大阪市花園ラグビー場公式サイト／Instagram（@hanazono_rugby_stadium）

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FAQ

Can I join without booking?

Each session is capped at 100; same-day cash entry is possible only if a session still has space. The first edition sold out, so booking ahead is the safer option.

Can children take part on their own?

Open to elementary-school age and up. Junior-high age and under must be dropped off and picked up by a guardian.

What should I bring?

Dark long sleeves and trousers that are easy to hide in, plus a flashlight of 500 lumens or more. The last session takes place after dark, so a flashlight matters.

Is it held in the rain?

Yes, rain or shine. Covered stands, locker rooms and other indoor areas are among the hiding spots.