Harima Seaside Tsunagari Fes 2026

Dates & time: September 26, 2026 (Sat) 15:00–21:00
cost: Free admission (food, workshops and goods are charged at each booth)
Venue & access: Bokai Park & Bokai Sports Ground (Bokai Park Stadium) Car: Temporary parking at Harima Minami Elementary School and Harima Minami Junior High School (about 250 cars each). Bicycle parking at Bokai Sports Ground
Train: About 15 min walk from Nishi-Futami Station (Sanyo Electric Railway)

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Why You Should Visit

An evening-to-night festival at Bokai Park on the coast of Harima Town, west of Kobe. The centerpiece is a mass Bon dance to "Harima Ondo," the town's own Bon-odori song, led by the dance group Odoryana BONBON so first-timers can join the circle. Around it are 70-plus market stalls and food trucks, a stage with dance crews, live music and Okinawan Eisa drumming, live spray-art painting, and even a tuna-cutting show from a food truck. Last year's edition, held as Harima Seaside Market, drew about 6,000 visitors. Entry is free, and the first 300 people in yukata receive a glowing scrunchie or bracelet. A relaxed pick for families and friends who want a small-town summer-night atmosphere by the sea.

NOTE

Mass Bon dance

Led by Odoryana BONBON; no experience needed
First 300 visitors in yukata receive a glowing scrunchie or bracelet

Attendance

Last year's edition, held as Harima Seaside Market, drew about 6,000 visitors

Stage

Dance crews, live music, Okinawan Eisa and more
Special guest: live spray-art painting and sales by HAYATO

Market & activities

70+ market stalls, food trucks and food booths
Tuna-cutting show and sales from a food truck
Dinosaur costume try-on, e-sports, caricatures, aroma-pot workshop and more
ParkMarket booth by local event groups
Photo spot booth planned by Harima Minami High School students

Practice session "Waiwai Bon-odori Practice Day"

Sun, Sept 13, 14:00–16:00 at Harima Chuo Community Center main hall, free
Practice Harima Ondo, Tanko-bushi, Kawachi Ondo, Dancing Hero and other songs

*Held in light rain; cancelled in stormy weather

*Check the organizer's Instagram (@harima_tunagari) for the latest updates

Events Festivals Market Marche Family Free Cheap Gourmet

出典: 主催者Instagram（つながり実行委員会）

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FAQ

Can I join the Bon dance without any experience?

Yes. The dance group Odoryana BONBON leads from the front, so you can simply follow along. A free practice session is also held on Sun, Sept 13 at Harima Chuo Community Center if you want to learn the steps beforehand.

What happens if it rains?

It goes ahead in light rain but is cancelled in stormy weather. Updates are posted on the organizer's Instagram (@harima_tunagari).

Can I drive there?

Yes. Temporary parking is provided at Harima Minami Elementary School and Harima Minami Junior High School (about 250 cars each). The park's own lot is small, so use the designated lots. Bicycles go to the parking area at Bokai Sports Ground.