46th Hyogo Correctional Exhibition 2026

Dates & time: October 10, 2026 (Sat) - October 11, 2026 (Sun) ・Oct 10 (Sat) 10:00–16:00
・Oct 11 (Sun) 9:30–15:00
cost: Free admission
Venue & access: Kobe Prison (Akashi) From JR Nishi-Akashi Station, take a bus bound for Kakogawa to Morita, then walk about 3 min (about 25 min on foot from JR Nishi-Akashi or Okubo Station). By car, about 10 min south of Okubo IC on the Daini-Shinmei Road (parking is limited)

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Why You Should Visit

An annual correctional exhibition held at Kobe Prison in Akashi; 2026 marks the 46th edition. Goods made by inmates at Kobe Prison and other correctional facilities in the Kinki region, such as men's leather shoes, furniture and leather items, are displayed and sold, and parts of the prison normally closed to the public are specially opened. There is also a stage programme including a talk by weather forecaster Daisuke Horai and performances by local school bands, fire, police and Self-Defense Forces vehicle displays, food trucks, and a rescue dog and cat adoption event. Admission is free. Suited to anyone curious about prison work and rehabilitation, and to families.

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On site

Display and sale of prison-made goods (Kobe Prison's men's shoes, furniture, etc.)
Special opening of Kobe Prison (areas normally closed to the public)
Fire, police and Self-Defense Forces vehicle displays (fire and SDF on Oct 10, police on Oct 11)
Food trucks
Mascot costume gathering
Rescue dog and cat adoption event (cats on the morning of Oct 11 only)

Stage

Oct 10: talk by weather forecaster and disaster-prevention specialist Daisuke Horai, calligraphy performance by Akashi Minami High School, Shigosenjah hero show, drum-and-fife band of Chojuin Nursery
Oct 11: Hyogo Prefectural Police Band (cancelled in rain)
Both days: Okubo Junior High School brass band, dance stage, other performances

Organizers

Co-hosted by the Osaka Regional Correction Headquarters, Kobe Prison and CAPIC (Correctional Association Prison Industry Cooperation)
Supported by the Akashi Tourism Association, the 76th Brighter Society Movement committee, correctional facilities in the region and prison-industry partner companies
Backed by Akashi City
Enquiries: Kobe Prison, Correctional Treatment Department (Work) 078-936-0914

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee or advance registration?

Admission is free. The flyer does not mention any advance registration.

What can I buy?

Products made by inmates through prison work. Kobe Prison makes men's leather shoes, furniture and woodwork such as umbrella stands, and goods from other correctional facilities in the Kinki region are also sold.

Can I go by car?

There is parking, but spaces are limited and the organizers ask visitors to use public transport. It is about 10 min by bus from JR Nishi-Akashi or Okubo Station.

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