Karaage vs Gyoza: National Juicy Showdown in Akashi 2026

Dates & time: November 7, 2026 (Sat) - November 8, 2026 (Sun) 10:00〜16:00
cost: Free entry (food is paid at each stall)
Venue & access: Akashi Park, around the West Lawn About a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Akashi Station (JR / Sanyo). By car, about 10 minutes from Okuradani IC on the Daini-Shinmei Road; Akashi Park has a south car park (366 spaces) and a north car park (134 spaces).

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Why You Should Visit

Ten karaage (Japanese fried chicken) shops and eight gyoza shops from Hokkaido to Kyushu gather on the West Lawn of Akashi Park for this two-day tasting event, now in its second year, on November 7–8. Entry is free. There's also local Akashi food such as akashiyaki and the Akashi Genjin burger, food trucks, festival stalls and a bubble-play corner, while the stage lineup includes a rock-paper-scissors contest, dance, music and a traditional monkey performance. A good pick if you want to compare regional styles on a family day out in the park.

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

10 karaage and 8 gyoza shops; each line shows the dish and home prefecture. Menus and prices have not been announced.

NOTE

Beyond karaage and gyoza

Akashi local food such as akashiyaki and the Akashi Genjin burger
Food trucks and festival stalls
Bubble-play corner

Stage

Rock-paper-scissors contest, local performances, dance, music and a traditional monkey show (times not yet announced)

*Wet-weather arrangements not yet announced

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FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

Entry is free. Food from each stall is paid separately.

Can I go by car?

Akashi Park has a south car park (366 spaces) and a north car park (134 spaces). It's also about a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Akashi Station (JR / Sanyo).

Is it good for kids?

There are festival stalls and a bubble-play corner, and the stage is set to include a rock-paper-scissors contest and a monkey show.

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Karaage vs Gyoza: National Juicy Showdown in Akashi

Why You Should Visit

Participating Shops

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