Otsukimi Summer Festival 2026 at Wood Design Park Yoi (Sep 19)

Why You Should Visit

An end-of-summer fair and stargazing night at Wood Design Park Yoi, a campground in Yamasaki, Shiso. By day there are food stalls (curry, baked goods), goldfish scooping and workshops for making moon-viewing dumplings and LED lanterns, followed by plastic-bottle rocket launches in the evening. From 19:00 the Kobe University astronomy club sets up telescopes for the moon and stars, and sparklers are handed out around the campfire. A relaxed night for families who want dark skies away from city lights.

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location

Wood Design Park Yoi

period

September 19, 2026 (Sat)

Time

13:00〜21:00頃（屋台・体験は17:00まで／天体観測会は19:00〜）

cost

Admission not stated officially (stalls and activities charged at each booth)

Links

Official Website

Kobe · Gluten-free

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access

By car: nearest exit is Yamasaki IC on the Chugoku Expressway. Check the official site for public transport

NOTE

Schedule

13:00 Event starts (stalls and activities until 17:00)

Evening: plastic-bottle rocket launches

19:00 Stargazing session (with the Kobe University astronomy club)

Activities

Moon-viewing dumpling making
LED lantern workshop
Free sparklers to enjoy by the campfire
Glow-in-the-dark acrylic keyring for stargazing participants

*Held rain or shine. Some content may change depending on weather and conditions

FAQ

Can I join only the stargazing session?

The 19:00 session runs separately from the daytime fair. Contact Wood Design Park Yoi for details on joining.

Is it held in the rain?

Yes, rain or shine. Some activities may change depending on the weather.

Is it suitable for small children?

Most activities, like goldfish scooping and dumpling or lantern making, are aimed at children. Stay with them for the night session and sparklers.

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