Itami Sangenji Night Market 2026

Why You Should Visit

A summer evening market held at Sangenji-mae Plaza in the heart of Itami, a short walk from Hankyu and JR Itami stations. Food stalls serve curry, takoyaki, Korean chicken and craft burgers, while other vendors offer vintage clothing, general goods, paracord accessories and wood-carved art. Kids can enjoy glowing-toy lucky draws, medaka fish scooping and a mask-making workshop. Running from late afternoon until 9 p.m., it's an easygoing, nostalgic night out for families.

Essentials

location

Sangenji-mae Plaza (Itami, Hyogo)

period

July 18, 2026 (Sat)

Time

16:00–21:00

cost

Free admission (food and shopping charged at each stall)

Links

Official Website

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access

About a 3-min walk from Hankyu Itami Station, or 7 min from JR Itami Station

There are 6 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Sangenji-mae Plaza (Itami, Hyogo), and 2 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

Vendors (planned)

Food: coconut chicken & keema curry, brown-rice curry, takoyaki, yakisoba, Korean chicken, cheeseburgers, fried chicken, tantanmen, hot dogs, castella, popcorn, cotton candy, shaved ice, matcha soda & coffee cocktails
Goods: vintage clothing, Asian sundries, wood-carved art & name tags, paracord accessories, hats, plush toys
Play: glowing-toy lucky draw, medaka fish scooping, ball scooping, mask-making workshop, live performance

*Vendors are subject to change without notice.

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

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

Is it good for families with children?

Yes. There are kid-friendly activities such as a glowing-toy lucky draw, fish scooping and a mask-making workshop.

Where can I find the latest information?

Check the organizer's Instagram (@itamishi_chukatsu) for the latest announcements.

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