King Donut Day Free Donut Giveaway 2026

Dates & time: October 12, 2026 (Mon) 9:00–17:00 (while supplies last)
cost: Free
Venue & access: Himeji Station North Nigiwai Plaza Just north of JR / Sanyo Himeji Station

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Himeji Station North Nigiwai Plaza, and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Marunaka Seika, a confectioner from Kasai, Hyogo, hands out its signature King Donut for free in front of Himeji Station once a year — 2026 marks the 4th edition. October 13 is King Donut Day, a pun on October ("do") and the king card (13), but this year the giveaway is one day early on Monday, October 12 (a national holiday). About 10,000 donuts are handed out until they run out, and there's a face-in-hole photo panel for souvenir shots.

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Perks

Followers of Marunaka Seika's official Instagram get a King Donut mini fan and clear file
King Donut face-in-hole photo panel (staff can help take your photo)
Posts with the hashtag #キングドーナツの日 are encouraged

Last time (2025)

12,000 donuts were handed out, running out around 15:15
The line passed 40 people before the start

※Subject to change

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出典: 丸中製菓公式サイト「10/12 キングドーナツの日｜予告」

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FAQ

How many donuts can one person get?

Local listings state one per person. About 10,000 donuts are available until they run out.

When should I arrive to be sure of getting one?

There's no guarantee. Last time (2025), 12,000 donuts ran out around 15:15, and the line passed 40 people before the start.

Isn't King Donut Day on October 13?

The official day is October 13, but the 2026 giveaway is on Monday, October 12 (national holiday).