Made in Sakai Fair 2026｜11/14〜11/15

Why You Should Visit

An autumn showcase-and-sale of Sakai's food and craftsmanship, organised every year by the Sakai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Held at the Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center next to Nakamozu Station, it has four zones: a gourmet plaza of local eateries, a 'hidden gems' market of Sakai-made products such as forged knives, kombu and soy sauce, a sweets festa of popular local patisseries and wagashi shops, and a hands-on workshop area for kids and adults. Side attractions include knife re-sharpening by traditional craftsmen, an incense-making workshop from the Sakai Incense Festival, and displays of post, Self-Defense Force and police vehicles, making it an easy full-day outing for families.

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

2026 exhibitors as listed on the official site. Subject to change on the day.

Essentials

location

Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center, Event Hall and other areas

period

November 14, 2026 (Sat) - November 15, 2026 (Sun)

Time

両日 10:00〜16:00（雨天決行）

cost

No admission fee is listed on the official site. Food, goods and workshops are charged individually (knife re-sharpening 1,500 yen, incense-making 1,000 yen, etc.)

Links

Kobe · Gluten-free

Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)

access

About 5 min walk from Exit 8 of Nakamozu Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line) or the North Exit of Nakamozu Station (Nankai Koya Line). By car, take the Sakai exit of the Hanshin Expressway. Parking at the center is limited, so public transport is recommended

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center, Event Hall and other areas, and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Side events

Knife re-sharpening: household knives sharpened by traditional craftsmen. 1,500 yen (tax incl.), first 100 knives each day, up to 2 per person
34th Sakai Incense Festival (Sakai Incense Industry Cooperative): kids' incense-making workshop, 1,000 yen per person, both days; incense sold at special prices
Sakai Wazashu Fair: corner introducing companies certified under the 'Sakai Wazashu' brand
Sakai fresh vegetable market: local produce such as 'Sakai no Megumi', ends when sold out
Stamp rally (Chamber Youth Division): collect stamps at 3 spots for a prize. Elementary-school age and under, while prizes last
Fry to Fly Project: introduces the initiative to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil

Vehicle displays

Post vehicles: both days 10:00–16:00
Self-Defense Force vehicles and disaster-prevention panels: both days 10:00–16:00
Police vehicles (photos welcome): 10:00–12:00, cancelled in rain

*Vehicles on display may change

*Exhibitor line-up as posted on the official site

FAQ

Is it held in the rain?

Yes, it goes ahead rain or shine. The main venue is the indoor event hall; only the outdoor police-vehicle display is cancelled in rain.

Can anyone get a knife sharpened?

Household knives only, 1,500 yen each. Limited to the first 100 knives each day and 2 per person, so bring them early.

Is it good for children?

Yes. The workshop area has activities from ages 2 or 4, plus incense-making, a stamp rally for elementary-school age and under, and post, Self-Defense Force and police vehicle displays.

Is there parking?

The center has a car park but spaces are limited and may be full at busy times. It is about 5 minutes on foot from Nakamozu Station, so the train is the safer option.

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