Oshibedani Akashigawa River Festival 2026

Dates & time: August 23, 2026 (Sun) 14:00–17:00 (pre-event walk & clean-up meets at 13:00)
cost: Free admission. Fish-catching and raft rides are free. Craft activities are paid (bamboo dragonfly ¥300 / name plate ¥500).
Venue & access: Sumiyoshi Shrine and the Akashi River waterside (Hosoda, Oshibedani-cho, Nishi-ku, Kobe) From Seishin-Chuo Station (subway) or Oshibedani/Midorigaoka Station (Kobe Electric Railway), take the Shinki Zone Bus and get off at Hosoda Sumiyoshi-mae; the venue is just there. No parking.

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Why You Should Visit

A community-run summer festival, now in its 21st year, set along the Akashi River in Oshibedani, Nishi-ku. Around Sumiyoshi Shrine you can enjoy river play such as fish-catching by hand (for elementary-age children and younger), raft rides, and a class on riverbank creatures. Craft activities like bamboo-dragonfly and name-plate making, food stalls and kitchen cars, a brass-band fanfare, and a rice-cake toss round out the day. A family-friendly outing to enjoy summer nature and local energy by a neighborhood river.

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Timetable: 14:00 opening (chairman's greeting, Oshibedani Country Wind Orchestra fanfare, ward-director's greeting); ~14:45 fish-catching tickets handed out; ~15:15 fish-catching; ~16:40 rice-cake toss. Activities & stalls: fish-catching (free) and raft rides (free); a riverbank creature class (instructor: Mr. Soichiro Nanke); bamboo-dragonfly making (¥300) and name-plate making (¥500); food stalls and kitchen cars. Pre-event: check in at the storehouse by 13:00 for the walk & clean-up (about 30 min). Fish-catching notes: for elementary-age children and younger, first ~100 people; wear shoes (adults may not catch); one fish per person recommended, take your catch home. Note: entry limits and one-way farm-road traffic may apply near the venue. If cancelled for rain, it will be announced on the organizer's note page. Contact: akashigawamatsuri@gmail.com

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee or advance registration?

Admission is free and no registration is needed. Fish-catching and raft rides are also free, but craft activities such as bamboo-dragonfly making (¥300) and name-plate making (¥500) are paid.

Is it enjoyable for families with children?

Yes. It centers on family-friendly activities such as the riverbank creature class, raft rides, and crafts. Fish-catching is for elementary-age children and younger (first ~100 people) and requires wearing shoes. Bring a change of clothes and a towel for the river play.

Will it be held if it rains?

The event may be cancelled in severe weather. Check the organizer's note page for the day's status.

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