Autumn Hokkaido Fair at Sanyo Department Store 2026

Why You Should Visit

Sanyo Department Store by Himeji Station holds a two-week autumn Hokkaido fair from September 30 to October 12 in the 6th-floor event hall of its main building. Expect cheese, seafood bowls, squid rice, ramen and baked sweets, and Royce' — the chocolate maker from Tobetsu, Hokkaido — joins with its nama chocolate and limited items. Connected directly to the station, it is an easy rain-or-shine stop for stocking up on Hokkaido food in Himeji.

Essentials

location

Sanyo Department Store, Main Bldg 6F event hall, Himeji

period

September 30, 2026 (Wed) - October 12, 2026 (Mon)

Time

10:00–19:30 (closes 17:00 on the final day, Oct 12)

cost

Free admission (pay per item at each stall)

Links

Official Website

Kobe · Gluten-free

Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)

access

Directly connected to Sanyo Himeji Station (Sanyo Electric Railway), a short walk from JR Himeji Station

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Sanyo Department Store, Main Bldg 6F event hall, Himeji, 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.

NOTE

Royce'

Nama chocolate Au Lait and Gianduja, ¥1,215 each (20 pieces), plus other popular and limited items

* Hours may change or the fair may be cancelled; contact Sanyo Department Store for vendor details.

FAQ

How long does it run?

Two weeks without a break, from Wednesday, Sep 30 to Monday, Oct 12 (a holiday). Only the final day closes early, at 17:00.

Is Royce' there?

Yes. It sells popular items such as nama chocolate, plus limited editions.

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