Hirakata Matsuri 2026

Dates & time: September 26, 2026 (Sat) - September 27, 2026 (Sun) 9/26（土）13:00〜20:00／9/27（日）12:00〜20:00
cost: Free entry (stalls and games charged individually)
Venue & access: Around Nippe Park Okahigashi Chuo (near Hirakatashi Station) About 2 min walk from the East Exit of Hirakatashi Station (Keihan Main Line). No parking; use public transport

There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Around Nippe Park Okahigashi Chuo (near Hirakatashi Station), and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Hirakata's citizens' festival, held around Nippe Park Okahigashi Chuo just outside Keihan Hirakatashi Station, with two days of stage shows, a parade and food stalls. Originally a summer event, it moved to autumn to avoid heat-related health risks. Entry is free and the venue is steps from the station, with children's game stalls and food booths, so families can drop in from late afternoon into the evening. Programme and traffic-control details are released by the Hirakata Festival Council.

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Programme (2026, as announced)

Stage: live acts including ET-KING, dance performances, citizen stage, local community groups
For kids: snow-play area, water land, electric train, working-vehicle display
Game booths, food and gourmet stalls

*Stage timetable, venue map and traffic controls were not yet posted on the official site as of Sep 22

Venue layout example (2024, for reference)

Hirakatashi Station concourse: festival PR
In front of the former Civic Hall: "working vehicles" such as police cars, motorcycles and fire brigade trucks, local company booths
Fureai-dori: lantern decorations (no food stalls)
Nippe Park Okahigashi Chuo: main stage (brass bands, dance contest, live music), about 30 game and food booths
Health Centre to Legal Affairs Bureau street: food booths from the Kawaramachi shopping street (alcohol available), jazz
City Hall car park: inflatables, game stalls such as shooting and ring toss, face painting

*In 2024 the road between the Legal Affairs Bureau and the Health Centre was closed to vehicles from the evening before, and the City Hall car park was unavailable

*Moved from summer to autumn in 2024 because of the heat

*Enquiries: Hirakata Festival Council 072-898-1509 (Tue–Fri 10:00–17:00)

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

No, entry is free. Food stalls and games are paid at each booth.

Can I drive there?

Traffic controls are expected around the venue and there is no dedicated parking. It is about 2 minutes on foot from Keihan Hirakatashi Station, so take the train.

What if it rains?

No official rain policy has been published. Check the Hirakata Festival Council site on the day.