SALSATION KAIKA Event at Hanazono

Higashiosaka Wheelchair Sports Court (east of Hanazono Rugby Stadium)

location
Higashiosaka Wheelchair Sports Court (east of Hanazono Rugby Stadium)
period
October 25, 2026 (Sun)
Time
11:00–16:00
cost
¥2,000 (tax incl.)
access
About 8 min walk north from Higashi-Hanazono Station (Kintetsu Nara Line) via Scrum Road Hanazono, or 15 min south from Yoshida Station (Kintetsu Keihanna Line). No car parking at the stadium; bicycle parking available. Enter via the Wheelchair Sports Court gate.

Why You Should Visit

A one-day event built around SALSATION, a dance-fitness programme set to music, held at the Wheelchair Sports Court next to Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Japan's first outdoor facility dedicated to wheelchair sports. The idea is that everyone, regardless of age, experience or physical ability, feels and expresses the music in their own way, with wheelchair users and standing dancers sharing the same floor. Instructors are SMT Grace and SEI Campbell. A booth on site also lets anyone try out a racing wheelchair.

Essentials

There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Higashiosaka Wheelchair Sports Court (east of Hanazono Rugby Stadium), and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

TICKETS / REGISTRATION
Advance registration required (opened Sept 6, 2026 at 12:00) via the booking page. Enquiries: Hanazono Rugby Stadium (072-961-3668, 10:00–17:00).
NOTE

Timetable (planned)

11:00 SALSATION KAIKA lesson

11:20 SALSATION programme intro

11:40 SALSATION demonstration

12:00 Lunch break

13:10 CHOREOLOGY KAIKA lesson

13:40 CHOREOLOGY KAIKA lesson, group photo

14:20 SALSATION demonstration (KAIKA)

14:45 Recreation (games)

15:30 SALSATION KAIKA lesson (until 16:00)

* Times are approximate and may shift on the day

Programme

  • Instructors: SMT Grace, SEI Campbell
  • Racing wheelchair try-out booth (open to anyone)

Rain

  • Moved to the south concourse of Hanazono Rugby Stadium

Organiser

  • EVENT HOST JAPAN (@event_host_japan)
  • Venue: Higashiosaka Wheelchair Sports Court

出典: 東大阪市花園ラグビー場 Instagram(@hanazono_rugby_stadium、9/4告知投稿・POP・タイムスケジュール・来場案内)

FAQ

Can beginners join?
The event is designed for anyone regardless of age, experience or physical ability; wheelchair users and standing dancers take part together.
Can I just try the racing wheelchair?
The racing wheelchair try-out is run at a booth on site and is open to anyone, per the organiser. Check with Hanazono Rugby Stadium for details.
How do I register?
Via the dedicated booking page. Registration opened on Sept 6 at 12:00; check availability on the page or with Hanazono Rugby Stadium (072-961-3668).
What happens if it rains?
In rain it moves to the south concourse of Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

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