Nishinomiya Fes NO BORDER 2026

Why You Should Visit

An early-evening festival in the grounds of Nishinomiya Shrine, head shrine of Ebisu, built around mixing people of every nationality. From 5 p.m. there are stalls for old-fashioned Japanese games (kendama, spinning tops) plus food booths, and at 7 p.m. a DJ bon-odori — the social-media-famous kind — gets everyone into the circle. Nagashi-somen (flowing noodles) is also on offer. Foreign residents help run the event alongside local members. Admission is free, so it works as a casual stop on a summer evening, yukata welcome.

Essentials

location

Nishinomiya Shrine (Nishinomiya, Hyogo)

period

September 19, 2026 (Sat)

Time

17:00–19:45

cost

Free admission (food and activities at each booth charged separately)

Links

Official Website

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access

About a 5-min walk from Hanshin Nishinomiya Station (Ebisu exit), or 10 min from JR Sakura-Shukugawa Station

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Nishinomiya Shrine (Nishinomiya, Hyogo), and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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NOTE

Schedule

17:00 Game and food booths open

19:00 DJ bon-odori

Ennichi booths

Hands-on old-fashioned games such as kendama and spinning tops
Nagashi-somen (flowing noodles)

Food

Food booths from a range of countries

Yukata perk

Visitors in yukata or other Japanese dress receive a bonus

*Around 1,000 visitors expected.

*Program may change without notice.

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Entry to the shrine grounds is free. Food and activity booths charge separately.

Do I need a reservation?

No reservation is needed for general visitors; drop in any time during the event.

Is it good for families with children?

Yes. There are old-fashioned game booths such as kendama and spinning tops, plus nagashi-somen.

Is there a perk for wearing yukata?

Visitors in yukata or other Japanese dress receive a bonus. Check the organizer's latest announcement for details.

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