Umibe no Mori Festa: 20 Years of Tree Planting 2026

Dates & time: November 1, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–15:00
Price & booking: Free admission (some activities, food and workshops are paid) The "See the Forest from the Sea" cruise requires advance application from Mon 5 Oct to Fri 16 Oct. If oversubscribed, places are drawn by lottery and results are emailed by Fri 23 Oct. Application form. The forest tour takes sign-ups on the day, and tickets for the aerial platform are handed out at 10:00 and 12:00.
Venue & access: Main Lawn, Hyogo Prefectural Amagasaki no Mori Central Green Park (Amagasaki) From Hanshin Deyashiki Station, take a Hanshin Bus to "Amagasaki Sports no Mori", then 5 min on foot. A free shuttle bus runs from the south exit of JR Tachibana Station (near the police box by Tachibana No.1 bicycle park); the timetable is linked from the QR code on the flyer. By car, about 1 km west of Amagasaki-Suehiro IC on Hanshin Expressway Route 5 (free parking).

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Why You Should Visit

Since 2006, volunteers have been planting a forest on reclaimed land along Amagasaki's waterfront, with a 100-year plan to grow it into woodland. This autumn festa at the main lawn of Amagasaki no Mori Central Green Park marks 20 years of planting. Ride an aerial work platform to look down on the treetops, take a cruise to see the forest from the sea, or join a guided forest tour. With stage shows and food stalls and free admission, it makes an easy family day out.

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Timetable & Map

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All day (10:00–15:00)

See the forest from above: ride an aerial work platform over 12 m high. Age 4+ (under-13s with a guardian), free. Numbered tickets handed out on the day at 10:00 and 12:00
Bouncy Amagasaki Castle: a 7.5 m inflatable castle (¥200; closed in strong wind)
Working vehicles: climb into an excavator or rotary mower for photos
Nature Club: wooden building blocks (free)
Forest partners corner: booths and panels — art with forest materials, crafts, a glass-bottle display and more
"Mori no Kaigi" corner: panels on past projects of the Amagasaki 21st Century Forest plan
Learn about national parks: marking 90 years of Japan's national parks, with taxidermy and specimens (Ministry of the Environment, Kobe office)
Food & workshops: curry, udon, bread, sweets and coffee, plus face painting, accessory workshops and stalls

*If it rains, the festa moves to Tue 3 Nov (holiday). Some stalls will not be there on the postponed date

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出典: 尼崎21世紀の森

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FAQ

Is admission free?

Yes, admission is free. Food, workshops and some activities are paid.

Can I join the cruise tour on the day?

The "See the Forest from the Sea" tour requires advance application between 5 and 16 October. If oversubscribed, places are drawn by lottery.

Can I go by car?

Yes. The park is about 1 km west of Amagasaki-Suehiro IC on Hanshin Expressway Route 5, and parking is free. By public transport, take the Hanshin Bus (weekends and holidays only) from Hanshin Deyashiki Station.

What happens if it rains?

If it rains, the festa moves to Tuesday 3 November (a holiday). Some stalls will not attend on that date.

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Umibe no Mori Festa: 20 Years of Tree Planting