Why You Should Visit
A wrestling ring pops up in the plaza in front of JR Shin-Nagata Station for an afternoon of real matches by Kobe-based promotion DRAGONGATE, free to watch. Alongside two bouts, the program includes a meet-the-wrestlers session and a high-school dance stage. No reservation is needed, so passers-by, first-time wrestling viewers and families can simply drop in. First held in November 2025, this is the second edition.
Programs
Timetable & Map
Essentials
- location
- JR Shin-Nagata Station Plaza
- period
- September 23, 2026 (Wed)
- Time
- 13:00〜15:00(開場12:30)
- cost
- Free to watch, no reservation (standing room; entry may be limited when crowded)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- The plaza right outside JR Shin-Nagata Station. Also steps from Shin-Nagata Station on the Seishin-Yamate and Kaigan subway lines.
- NOTE
Viewing
- Free standing room; entry to the standing area may be limited when crowded
- Seated sponsor seats available (sponsor packages with seats are almost sold out; apply via the link in the organizer's Instagram profile)
* Cancelled in rain; cancellation is announced on the organizer's social media.
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of JR Shin-Nagata Station Plaza. The map shows each with its walking time.
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