10.25 SUN · 10:00〜15:00

Kanaoka Local Market

Lawn field in Kanaoka-cho (west of Hachigenishi Elementary School)

Dates & time
October 25, 2026 (Sun) 10:00〜15:00
cost
No admission fee listed (pay each booth for food, goods and workshops)
Venue & access
Lawn field in Kanaoka-cho (west of Hachigenishi Elementary School) About a 10-minute walk east of Shirasagi Station on the Nankai Koya Line. There is no car parking at the venue, but bicycle parking is available.

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Lawn field in Kanaoka-cho (west of Hachigenishi Elementary School), and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A neighborhood market on an open lawn in Kanaoka-cho, Kita Ward, Sakai, with 36 booths run mostly by local businesses. This is the second edition, following the first in April. Expect nearby coffee roasters, bake shops, bakeries, bento and spice curry, plus hands-on workshops such as mini tatami making and tie-dye, a garbage truck on display for kids, and quick kimono dressing. Children from a local after-school club help run the event. It is a relaxed way to discover small shops in this residential corner of Sakai.

Stallholders (36 booths)

Shop List & Map

NOTE

The venue
  • An empty lawn field on ordinary days (west of Hachigenishi Elementary School, north of Shirasagi-cho 3-1)
  • About 5 minutes on foot from yugaku coffee and hibi Kashiten
  • Many visitors brought dogs last time
This edition
  • Children from a local after-school club help run the market
  • Collaborations between stallholders, and with local facilities
Workshops & experiences
  • Mini tatami making (Yamamoto Tatami)
  • Tie-dye (★HASIDA)
  • Hair ties (kana kana) / keychains (midoringo) / fabric-scrap crafts (Hinna/Tuliainen)
  • Fabric softener blending (fidesoil)
  • Garbage truck display and toss-the-trash game (Kanaoka Kogyo)
  • Quick kimono dressing (Kitsuke Salon Warabi)

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FAQ

Can I drive there?
There is no car parking. The organizers ask visitors to come by public transport, bicycle or on foot; bicycle parking is available.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. There is a garbage truck display and toss game, a beetle-themed lottery, and workshops such as mini tatami and keychain making. Local kids from an after-school club also help run the event.
Can I bring my dog?
It is an outdoor lawn, and the organizers mention that many visitors came with dogs last time.