Machidori 2026｜11/7〜11/8

Dates & time: November 7, 2026 (Sat) - November 8, 2026 (Sun) 11:00〜16:00
cost: Purchases at each shop are paid. The local currency "Dori" (1 Dori = ¥100) is also accepted
Venue & access: Around Kitaburakuricho Shopping Street, Wakayama City Held around Kitaburakuricho Shopping Street in Wakayama City. A venue map is posted on the official Instagram

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Why You Should Visit

Machidori, short for the Machinaka Irodori project, has been running in central Wakayama City since 2015. For 2026 it moves to the vacant storefronts around Kitaburakuricho Shopping Street, where people hoping to open their own shop run a two-day trial store. Eight shops take part, from a Japanese black tea café to secondhand clothing, used books, vintage furniture and a selection of local Wakayama products. An event-only local currency called "Dori" can be spent at the participating shops and at cooperating stores on the street. A good fit if you enjoy browsing shopping streets and spotting new small businesses before they open for real.

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

NOTE

Ways to earn "Dori" local currency:

Machidori pilgrimage booklet: collect stamps from all shops for 5 Dori (first 60 people each day)
Plarail on Kitaburakuricho: Wakayama University's "Kinokatsu" team sets up layouts inspired by Wakayama City and the Kinan area. Bring your own Plarail train and run it for 5 Dori
Share on social media: share the flyer and show the post at the event HQ on the day for 1 Dori (up to 3 Dori per person, first come first served)
1 Dori = ¥100. Usable at Machidori shops and Kitaburakuricho stores, and at the shopping street's stores for about a month after the event

※Each activity has its own conditions and limits

Happening at the same time:

Kitabura Remember MARKET, the monthly second-Sunday market on Kitaburakuricho, runs alongside Machidori on 7 and 8 November, 11:00–16:00

※Inquiries: sasquatch, 050-3754-4360

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出典: まちドリ公式Instagram

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FAQ

Where can I use the "Dori" currency?

At the eight participating shops and stores on Kitaburakuricho Shopping Street. 1 Dori equals ¥100, and the street's stores accept it for about a month after the event.

Is there a stamp rally?

Yes. Collect stamps from all shops in the Machidori pilgrimage booklet to receive 5 Dori. Limited to the first 60 people each day.

Is anything else happening on the same days?

Kitabura Remember MARKET is held on Kitaburakuricho Shopping Street on both days, 11:00–16:00.