Why You Should Visit
Northern Kinki's largest water festival, run by the Tamba Junior Chamber and now in its 10th year, drawing over 5,000 visitors annually. On the wide natural lawns of Tamba Nenrin no Sato, the stage unleashes a mass water blast — "Splash Time" — three times during the day. Between soakings there are free attractions, a Tamba dinosaur fossil-digging activity, and a food area lined with local shops and trucks. Bring a swimsuit and a water gun; admission and parking are both free, and most of the program is aimed at families.
Participating Shops
Shop List & Map
Compiled from the vendor introductions and venue map posted on the official Instagram (@splash.tamba). Vendors may change without notice.
Essentials
- location
- Hyogo Prefectural Tamba Nenrin no Sato (Tamba City, Hyogo)
- period
- August 2, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 10:00–15:00
- cost
- Free admission (food and some activities charged separately)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- By car: about 10 min from Hikami IC on the Kita-Kinki Toyooka Expressway. Seven free parking areas are provided around the venue, all within a 10-minute walk. By train: about a 5-min taxi ride from Kaibara Station on the JR Fukuchiyama Line.
- NOTE
Splash Time (mass water blast)
10:30–11:00 1st
12:20–13:00 2nd
14:30–15:00 FINAL
- Water and foam are blasted from the stage over the crowd — everyone gets soaked.
Areas
- Attraction AREA — free attractions across the lawn; popular ones may close early
- Wakuwaku Pool — shallow pool for ages 3 and under, guardian required
- Tamba Dinosaur AREA (Ki no Yakata) — fossil digging, badge making, panel exhibit, with the Tamba Dinosaur Museum and the Dinosaur Fossil Field Museum
- Splash STAGE — Kogaryu Hinokawa Taiko, T-city crew Dance School, Tamba-Sasayama Rakuukan, Tamba Nunugi Yosakoi Team Isshinkan
- Music area, photo spot, shaded tent area
- Stamp rally — free; complete it and swap it for a prize at the HQ booth
- Air-conditioned rest room, first-aid room, and separate changing rooms on site
Food area vendors
- Mame Labo Roastery / Tsukinowa Cafe / COCO FARM KITCHEN CAR
- Tamba PIZZA KITCHEN Nokonoko / Dairen Hanten / Men-ya Shirusu / Minmin (jumbo gyoza)
- LaBellaPrincipessa (gelato) / Ringo no Atelier Shimaya / Takotaro
- Wakita Shoten / Tamba no Sachi / Tamba Minato / Tamba Umaimon Kenkyukai / Tamba Chamber of Commerce Youth Division
What to bring / notes
- Bring a swimsuit and a water gun, plus a change of clothes, a towel, and waterproofing for your phone
- There are no trash cans on site (except at the food vendors' own booths) — take your rubbish home
- Seven free parking areas; it gets crowded, so allow extra time
- Outdoors in midsummer — stay hydrated and rest often
Severe weather
- Postponed to Sunday, August 23
* Vendors and program may change. Check the official Instagram (@splash.tamba) for the latest.
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