IBARAKI Ekimae Marche

Ekimae BASE (Ibaraki Sky Palette, East Exit of JR Ibaraki Station)

location
Ekimae BASE (Ibaraki Sky Palette, East Exit of JR Ibaraki Station)
period
September 12, 2026 (Sat)
Time
15:00–20:00
cost
Free admission
access
A 30-second walk from the East Exit of Ibaraki Station (JR Kyoto Line), on the station-front deck "Ibaraki Sky Palette".

Why You Should Visit

A monthly marche held on the second Saturday on the Ibaraki Sky Palette deck at the east exit of JR Ibaraki Station. The 34th edition on September 12, 2026 runs in the evening from 3pm to 8pm, adding festival game stalls to the usual food, goods and workshop booths, plus bon-odori dancing from 6pm and 7pm. An easy stop on the way home for all ages.

Programs

Timetable & Map

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

Essentials

There are 6 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Ekimae BASE (Ibaraki Sky Palette, East Exit of JR Ibaraki Station), and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

What's on offer (34th edition, September)

  • Food & drink: local Ibaraki sake, house-brewed craft beer, crepe lasagna, rice-flour churros, chocolate and baked sweets, house-roasted coffee
  • Goods: handmade accessories, matryoshka dolls, yuzu-pepper paste, vegetables, eggs and yogurt
  • Experiences: body painting, foot care

Festival games

  • Bouncy-ball scooping and more

Bon-odori practice session

  • Sun Aug 30, 6–8pm at the Onikuru rehearsal room

Schedule

  • Held on the second Saturday of every month (hours vary by edition)

Bon-odori cooperation: Hoei-tsukai

*Held in light rain; cancelled in severe weather. Latest news on Instagram.

出典: 主催者Instagram(いばらきスカイパレット|えきまえBASE)

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free. Food, goods and workshops are paid at each booth.
Is it held every month?
Yes, on the second Saturday of every month. Hours and contents vary, so check the official Instagram for the latest details.
Is it good for families with kids?
Yes — with festival games and bon-odori dancing, families are welcome.
What happens if it rains?
It goes ahead in light rain and is cancelled in severe weather. Check the official Instagram for the latest updates.

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