- Dates & time
- October 29, 2026 (Thu) 10:00〜15:00
- Price & booking
- Free admission. Pay for items directly at each booth. No reservation needed, free entry and exit. Some vendors offer hands-on workshops (same-day, first-come).
- Venue & access
- Akashi Citizens' Plaza, Papios Akashi 2F Right by Akashi Station (JR / Sanyo Electric Railway). Akashi Citizens' Plaza is on the 2nd floor of Papios Akashi.
There are 6 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Akashi Citizens' Plaza, Papios Akashi 2F, and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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Why You Should Visit
A handmade goods and food market bringing together craft artists and food vendors. Twenty-one makers and shops offer everything from accessories, fabric goods, and leather crafts to bread, bagels, and Japanese sweets. Held roughly monthly at Akashi Citizens' Plaza with free admission, it's a great stop for anyone hunting for a one-of-a-kind handmade find.
Participating Shops
Shop List & Map
Vendors introduced on the official Instagram for the Thursday, October 29 market. The lineup changes each time.
NOTE
Genres
Accessories, fabric goods, kids' clothing, bags, leather crafts, flower goods, art/design goods, woodcraft, plus bread, bagels, baked sweets and Japanese sweets, and more
Upcoming dates at Akashi Citizens' Plaza
- Nov 26, 2026 (Thu) 10:00–15:00
- Dec 20, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
- Jan 28, 2027 (Thu) 10:00–15:00
- Feb 16, 2027 (Tue) 10:00–15:00
*No event in September
Held indoors, so it runs rain or shine.
*Vendor lineup varies each time.
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