Why You Should Visit
"Suiyou Dou Deshou," the cult-favorite TV program from Hokkaido broadcaster HTB, marks its 30th anniversary with a caravan touring six prefectures across Japan—and Harima Central Park in Kato City is the final stop. Enjoy a one-day festival featuring a talk show by directors Tadahisa Fujimura and Masamichi Ureshino, an artist stage, a Japanese-style fair, and collaborations with local mascots. Inside the "Kato Art Pavilion," visitors can experience trick art made just for the caravan and take fun photos. Local food stalls serve Banshu ramen and other regional dishes, and with a nearby autumn festival on the same day, it makes for a full day of Kato in autumn. Great for fans of the show and for families looking to enjoy the park in the fall.
Essentials
- location
- Special venue beside Parking Lot 3, Harima Central Park (Kato City)
- period
- October 10, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
- 10:00–18:00
- cost
- Free admission
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- About a 21-min walk (1.6 km) from Takino Station on the JR Kakogawa Line; a free shuttle bus from the station is planned for the day. By car, about 10 min from the Takinoyashiro IC on the Chugoku Expressway, with parking at the venue.
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- No reservation required, free admission. On the day, pick up a numbered ticket at the reception (yellow tent) when you arrive.
- NOTE
- Main program: a talk show by directors Fujimura and Ureshino, an artist stage, a Japanese-style fair, local-mascot collaborations, merchandise sales, trick art at the "Kato Art Pavilion," and local food such as Banshu ramen.
- Payment: merchandise is cashless (credit cards, e-money, QR-code payment); the fair and lottery are cash only.
- The ground is dirt, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Smoking areas and accessible restrooms are available. Small sun shades such as tarps or pop-up tents are allowed.
- Saving spots from the day before or lining up overnight is prohibited. Visitors' photos and videos may be used on the official site and in printed materials.
- Parking is available; details to be announced later. Check the official site for the latest information.
- TAGS
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Special venue beside Parking Lot 3, Harima Central Park (Kato City). The map shows each with its walking time.
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