Tookashi Matsuri: Nishinomiya Lucky Wagashi Fair 2026

Dates & time: November 15, 2026 (Sun) 10:00〜13:00（売り切れ次第終了）
Price & booking: 800 yen per set (tax included) Sold on the day at the venue, until sold out.
Venue & access: In front of the Haiden (Hall of Worship), Nishinomiya Shrine 5 minutes' walk south-west from the Ebisu exit of Hanshin Nishinomiya Station. By car, take the Nishinomiya exit of Hanshin Expressway Route 3 (Kobe Line) to the South Gate on National Route 43.

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Why You Should Visit

Every month on the 10th, Nishinomiya Shrine hands out 'tookashi', a lucky wagashi sweet that changes month by month, to worshippers at its 10th-day service. Each month's sweet is made by a different one of eleven local confectioners, and for one day only, all of them gather in front of the shrine's Hall of Worship. Sets cost 800 yen; last year everything sold out within 45 minutes of opening. Usually you can only meet one tookashi a month, so this is the chance to collect them together. Ideal for lovers of Japanese sweets and anyone curious about Nishinomiya's wagashi makers.

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画像出典: All tookashi images are supplied via the Nishinomiya Wagashi Brand Promotion Executive Committee press release on PR TIMES.

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What is tookashi?

A wagashi sweet that changes every month, given to worshippers at Nishinomiya Shrine's monthly '10th-day visit' service
Each month is made by a different local confectioner

Rain

Cancelled in rain. The decision is announced on Instagram (@tookashi_nishinomiya)

Buying tookashi on other days

Tookashi are also sold at each shop, at Okame Chaya inside the shrine, and at the 'Wagashi & Famous Shops' corner of Nishinomiya Hankyu (limited quantities)

Sweets Dessert History Heritage Limited Time Events Festivals

出典: PR TIMES（西宮和菓子ブランド発信事業実行委員会）

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FAQ

Does it go ahead in rain?

No, it is cancelled in rain. The decision is posted on Instagram (@tookashi_nishinomiya).

When should I arrive to be sure of buying?

Sales start at 10:00 and end when stock runs out. Last year everything sold out within 45 minutes.

Can I buy tookashi on other days?

Yes: at each confectioner, at Okame Chaya inside the shrine, and at the 'Wagashi & Famous Shops' corner of Nishinomiya Hankyu. Quantities are limited, so they may sell out.

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