Kakogawa Two-Day March 2026 (36th)

Dates & time: November 14, 2026 (Sat) - November 15, 2026 (Sun) Registration and start 8:00–11:00 both days at the central venue
Price & booking: Adults (high school and up) 1,500 yen / junior high 800 yen / primary school and under free (registration required). Same fee for one or two days; no refunds for cancellation or no-show [Advance entry] 1 Sept – 13 Oct via the web (Sports Entry / J-walking), phone (entry office 0570-039-846, weekdays 10:00–17:00), bank transfer (post office / Tanyo Shinkin Bank) or in person (Sports & Culture Division, 3F New Wing, Kakogawa City Hall, weekdays 9:00–17:00). To be listed in the event booklet, apply by 30 Sept.
[Same-day entry] 8:00–11:00 both days at the central venue (registration inside the adjacent SHOWA Group Civic Hall).
Children of primary-school age and under must also register (for insurance) and be accompanied by a guardian. Souvenirs (course map, gift, bib) are collected at registration on the day; no gift for primary-school age and under.
Venue & access: Six courses across the city, starting and finishing at the plaza in front of Kakogawa City Hall (central venue) About a 15-minute walk from JR Kakogawa Station to the plaza in front of city hall (special rapid trains stop here; about 30 minutes from Sannomiya). Parking near the venue is limited, so use public transport.

There are 2 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Six courses across the city, starting and finishing at the plaza in front of Kakogawa City Hall (central venue), and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

The 36th edition of a two-day walking event through autumn Kakogawa, starting and finishing in front of the city hall. Day 1 takes the southeast course past Kakurinji temple, Onoe Shrine and Hamanomiya Park; day 2 the northwest course via Hiokayama Park, the Yoneda riverbed and Kasuga Shrine — each with 20, 10 and 5 km options. On day 1 entry to Kakurinji and its treasure hall is free and the SHOWA Group Culture Center hosts a Kakogawa Philharmonic stage and food stalls; on day 2 there is a treasure hunt for children at Hiokayama Park. At the finish, local-food booths and a prize draw with Kakogawa beef await. Fees: 1,500 yen for high-school age and up, 800 yen for junior high, free for primary school and under (same for one or two days). Advance entry closes 13 October; same-day entry is possible 8:00–11:00.

Programs

Timetable & Map

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Organisers

Kakogawa Two-Day March Executive Committee / Kakogawa Junior Chamber / Japan Walking Association
Co-hosts: Kakogawa City and Board of Education / Special sponsor: Tanyo Shinkin Bank

Eligibility

Anyone in good health who can follow the event rules and walking etiquette

Goal certification

KML (Kinki Marching League): for those who complete both days
JML (Japan Marching League) and IVV (International Federation of Popular Sports): available even for one-day participants

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出典: PR TIMES（加古川市）

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FAQ

Can I enter on the day?

Yes — same-day entry is accepted 8:00–11:00 both days at the central venue (registration inside the SHOWA Group Civic Hall). Advance entry (until 13 October) gets you a bib, course map and souvenir.

Is the fee the same for one day?

Yes — 1,500 yen for high-school age and up, 800 yen for junior high and free for primary school and under, whether you walk one day or both.

Can I walk with children?

Yes. Primary-school age and under walk free but must register (for insurance) and be accompanied by a guardian. The 5 km courses — city hall to Kakurinji on day 1, to Nikke Park Town on day 2 — are the easiest, and on day 2 there is a treasure hunt for children at Hiokayama Park.

What if it rains?

The press release does not state the wet-weather policy; check the official event site for the decision.