Why You Should Visit
A monthly market on the 10th at Nishinomiya Shrine, head shrine of all Ebisu shrines in Japan, held in honour of the great Toka Ebisu festival of 10 January. Up to 40 stalls line the approach path inside the grounds, selling vegetables, fruit, bread, Japanese and Western sweets and handmade goods; many locals pray first, then shop. Those making the '10th-day visit' also receive 'tookashi', a lucky sweet shared as a blessing. On 10 October it runs a little longer than usual, from 9:00 to about 14:30, making it an easy autumn outing for families. (No market in January or July.)
Essentials
- location
- Approach path inside Nishinomiya Shrine, head shrine of all Ebisu shrines
- period
- October 10, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
- 9:00–14:30頃
- cost
- Free (purchases at each stall)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- About a 5-minute walk south-west from the Ebisu exit of Hanshin Nishinomiya Station, or about 10 minutes from JR Sakura-Shukugawa Station.
- NOTE
Stalls
- Up to 40 stalls: vegetables and fruit, bread, Japanese and Western sweets, handmade goods (no stall fee; vendors selected by the shrine)
10th-day visit
- Worshippers on the 10th receive 'tookashi', a lucky sweet shared as a blessing
When
- The 10th of every month except January and July
- 10 October: 9:00 to about 14:30; usually 10:00–14:00
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Approach path inside Nishinomiya Shrine, head shrine of all Ebisu shrines, and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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