Papios Akashi Summer Festival 2026

Dates & time: August 22, 2026 (Sat) - August 23, 2026 (Sun) Aug 22 (Sat) 11:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) / Aug 23 (Sun) 10:00–16:00 (last entry 15:30)
cost: Free admission. Attractions (Country Train, Jurassic Slider, festival stall) are 200 yen each, or you can use a receipt from a Papios Akashi Kyoeikai member shop issued on August 22 or 23 (1,000 yen or more at one shop = 1 go, 2,000 yen or more = up to 2). Nagasawa Stationery's prize wheel is 300 yen per go; the Junkudo Bookstore and Okano Pharmacy programmes are free.
Venue & access: Akashi Citizens' Plaza, Papios Akashi 2F (Akashi, Hyogo) About a 1-minute walk south from Akashi Station (JR / Sanyo Electric Railway); 2nd floor of Papios Akashi

There are 6 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Akashi Citizens' Plaza, Papios Akashi 2F (Akashi, Hyogo), and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

For two days, Akashi Citizens' Plaza on the 2nd floor of Papios Akashi — right by Akashi Station — turns into a summer festival for families with young children. The three main draws are the Country Train that runs through the hall, the Jurassic Slider for ages 4 to Year 4 of primary school, and a superball-scooping stall. Each ride is 200 yen, or you can swap in a receipt of 1,000 yen or more from a participating shop, issued on August 22 or 23. LaQ building play at Junkudo Bookstore and the children's dispensing experience at Okano Pharmacy are free. Being indoors, it stays comfortable whatever the heat or rain.

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Age limits

Country Train: all ages (paid from age 2; free for ages 0–1). A guardian aged 18 or over must ride along, and the guardian also pays.
Jurassic Slider: ages 4 to Year 4 of primary school

How the attractions work

Reception closes 30 minutes before the end of each day
Receipts must be issued on August 22 or 23 and shown at reception

On the day

Entry may be restricted at busy times to avoid crowding
The venue is indoors, but take precautions against heat exhaustion on your way

Enquiries

Papios Akashi Kyoeikai 078-917-8139 (weekdays 9:00–17:00)

*Details are subject to change without notice.

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FAQ

Does it cost money to join in?

Admission is free; the attractions are 200 yen each. A receipt from a Papios Akashi Kyoeikai member shop issued on August 22 or 23 can be used instead — 1,000 yen or more at one shop for one go, 2,000 yen or more for up to two. The Junkudo Bookstore and Okano Pharmacy programmes are free, and Nagasawa Stationery's prize wheel is 300 yen per go.

By what time should I arrive?

Reception closes 30 minutes before the end: 16:30 on August 22 and 15:30 on August 23.

What about rain or the heat?

The venue is the indoor, air-conditioned plaza on the 2nd floor of Papios Akashi, so rain and midsummer heat have little effect.

What ages can take part?

The Country Train is open to all ages, paid from age 2 (free for 0–1); a guardian aged 18 or over must ride along and pays as well. The Jurassic Slider is for ages 4 to Year 4 of primary school.

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