5th Nishi-Akashi Gourmet Fes

43 participating restaurants around the north and south sides of JR Nishi-Akashi Station

location
43 participating restaurants around the north and south sides of JR Nishi-Akashi Station
period
October 30, 2026 (Fri) - October 31, 2026 (Sat)
Time
Varies by restaurant (each shop sets its own ticket hours)
cost
Advance: ¥4,000 for 5 tickets / Day-of: ¥4,500 for 5 tickets / Single ticket: ¥900
access
Train: Right by JR Nishi-Akashi Station (restaurants are spread around the north and south sides)

Why You Should Visit

An annual Halloween bar-hopping event around JR Nishi-Akashi Station. Buy a strip of five tickets and use one per restaurant for a festival dish and a drink. This year 43 places take part, from izakaya, sushi and Italian to Korean, cafés and bars, with some open from midday and others until late at night. A good excuse to try places you've never walked into, or simply to hop around the station area for an evening.

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

The 43 restaurants listed on the official site (as of September 27, 2026). Hours shown are when tickets can be used.

Essentials

TICKETS / REGISTRATION
Advance tickets (Sep 25 – Oct 28): sold at participating restaurants, the Hotel Castle Plaza front desk, and Akashi Yume Kobo Uonotana store
Online reservation (Sep 25 – Oct 29, midnight): reserve at the advance price of ¥4,000 and collect on the day. Ticket reservation
Day-of tickets: special booth at JR Nishi-Akashi Station East Exit (north side), 10:30–21:00 (limited quantity)
NOTE

How it works

  • Buying tickets gets you a festival map and a strip of five tickets
  • One ticket per restaurant gets you one festival dish and one drink
  • Some places open only on the 30th or only on the 31st, and some close once sold out

After-fes

  • Leftover tickets can be used as ¥800 vouchers at participating restaurants from Sun, Nov 1 to Sat, Nov 7
  • Up to two tickets per person per bill

Halloween

  • Some restaurants welcome guests in costume
  • Sweets gift for children

※Tickets cannot be exchanged for cash and no change is given

出典: 西明石グルメフェス公式サイト

FAQ

What does one ticket get me?
One ticket per restaurant covers that shop's festival dish and one drink. Each restaurant sets its own menu.
What if I have tickets left over?
During the after-fes from Sun, Nov 1 to Sat, Nov 7, each leftover ticket works as an ¥800 voucher at participating restaurants, up to two per person per bill.
Where can I buy advance tickets?
Until Oct 28 at participating restaurants, the Hotel Castle Plaza front desk and Akashi Yume Kobo Uonotana store. You can also reserve on the official website until midnight Oct 29 and collect on the day.
Are all restaurants open both days?
Some open only on the 30th or only on the 31st, and ticket hours differ by shop. Picking your restaurants in advance makes the route easier.

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