Himeji Night Market 2026

Dates & time: August 22, 2026 (Sat) - August 23, 2026 (Sun) 16:00–22:00
cost: Free admission (food and shopping charged at each booth)
Venue & access: Otemae Park (Himeji, Hyogo) About a 15-minute walk from JR Himeji Station, or right at the Otemae-dori Shinki Bus stop

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Otemae Park (Himeji, Hyogo), and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A night market held in Otemae Park, right below Himeji Castle. From 4pm to 10pm, festival-style game stalls, handmade crafts by local makers, hands-on workshops and kitchen-car food line the park, along with a kids' park with inflatable play equipment and a petting zoo. Performer Leo appears on the 22nd and Smile Circus on the 23rd. Once the sun sets, string lights turn the lawn into a picnic-like setting. Admission is free, making it an easy stop after a day of sightseeing in Himeji or for a family evening out.

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Booths

Festival games: shooting games and other matsuri-style play
Handmade goods: accessories and crafts by local makers
Workshops: hands-on activities for adults and children
Food: kitchen cars and other food stalls
Kids' park: inflatable play equipment, petting zoo

Performances

Aug 22 (Sat) 18:00– / 20:30– performer Leo
Aug 23 (Sun) Smile Circus (times not yet announced)

On the day

Nearby paid parking is expected to fill up; organizers ask visitors to come by public transport

*Held in rain. If stormy weather forces a cancellation, there is no rain date.

*Contents are subject to change.

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. You pay each booth directly for food and goods.

Is it held in the rain?

It goes ahead in rain, but if stormy weather forces a cancellation there is no rain date. Check the organizer's official site for day-of decisions.

Is it good for families with children?

There's a kids' park with inflatable play equipment and a petting zoo, plus festival game stalls, so it works well for families.

Is there parking?

There is no dedicated parking; nearby paid lots are the option and they are expected to fill up, so the organizers recommend public transport.