- Dates & time
- September 1, 2026 (Tue) - September 30, 2026 (Wed) Follows each participating shop's opening hours
- Price & booking
- Free to join (a stamp requires spending ¥2,000+ per shop) Participation uses the official web app. Scan the QR code at each shop to collect stamps and check your earned coupons in the app. Safari is recommended (in-app browsers like LINE or Instagram may not work properly). Following the official Instagram (@nook.sannomiya) is also required.
- Venue & access
- 15 participating shops around Sannomiya & Motomachi 2–7 min walk from Sannomiya Station depending on the shop; Motomachi Station is also within walking distance.
There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of 15 participating shops around Sannomiya & Motomachi, and 2 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.
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Why You Should Visit
A stamp rally through 15 hidden-gem eateries and bars tucked into the backstreets of Sannomiya and Motomachi. Spend ¥2,000 or more at a participating shop to get a stamp and a coupon for a free signature dish at the next stop. The lineup spans Korean home cooking, Italian, yakitori, a fruit bar and even a planetarium bar. Visiting just one shop is fine, and completing all 15 earns ¥15,000 worth of coupons.
Participating Shops
Shop List & Map
The 15 participating shops and their rally-exclusive free dishes. Hours may change, so check each shop's official info before visiting.
NOTE
How to join
- Follow @nook.sannomiya
- Spend ¥2,000+ at a participating shop to get a stamp
- Use the coupon at the next shop to enjoy its free signature dish
Completion prize
- Visit all 15 shops to receive ¥15,000 worth of coupons usable at member shops
* Visiting just one shop is also welcome
* See the participating shop list for each free dish (latest details are published on the official site and Instagram)
From the organizers
The rally was launched by two Sannomiya restaurant owners who wanted neighboring shops to team up and energize the town in a way no single shop could alone: "Sannomiya is full of charming independent shops hidden in backstreets and buildings. We hope this event helps you discover a new favorite."
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