- Dates & time
- July 18, 2026 (Sat) - July 20, 2026 (Mon) 15:00–21:00(最終日は20:30まで)
- cost
- Free admission (food and shopping charged at each stall)
- Venue & access
- West Lawn, Akashi Park (Akashi, Hyogo) About a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Akashi Station (JR / Sanyo Electric Railway)
There are 4 car parks within a 12-minute walk of West Lawn, Akashi Park (Akashi, Hyogo), and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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Why You Should Visit
"LOHAS MEETS" began at Akashi Park in 2012 with around 80 handmade-goods stalls and has grown into a popular market that now tops 300 stalls at some editions; this is its evening version, held in Akashi. On the west lawn you'll find handmade booths for accessories and gardening alongside kitchen cars and food stalls, plus a stage featuring hula and kids' dance groups. Running from late afternoon into the night, it's a summer-evening market where adults and children alike can relax on the cooler grass.
Programs
Timetable & Map
NOTE
Stalls & gourmet (around 150 stalls over three days)
- Kitchen cars / Food Meets: juicy kebabs, spice curry, roast beef bowls, soft-bone soki soba, craft beer, Blue Seal ice cream and more
- Handmade Meets: handmade goods, accessories, ceramics, bear art and more
- Workshop Meets: sparkle-bottle making and more
Stage
- Hosted across all three days by "fishing girl" Chaki
- See the stage schedule for performers and times
*Held in light rain; cancelled in stormy weather with no rain date.
*Vendors are subject to change without notice.
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