VAMOS Ninomiya Autumn Festival 2026

Why You Should Visit

An autumn street festival built by the restaurants, shops and residents of Ninomiya, held along Ninomiya Shopping Street and the surrounding streets. Showa-retro food stalls and workshops line the arcade, and the neighborhood's chefs step out of their kitchens onto the street. Food and drink are paid for with ¥200 tickets, and any tickets you don't use can be spent later at participating restaurants. Around 800 people came last time; this year the organizers are aiming for 1,000. A good day out whether you want to sample many local places at once or just wander the street with kids.

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Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

Participating venues as announced by the organizer. The genre shown is each shop's regular style; the announced festival-day menus are listed in the event details. Photos and notes come from our own coverage. Vendors are subject to change.

Essentials

location

Ninomiya Shopping Street and surrounding area (Chuo-ku, Kobe)

period

September 6, 2026 (Sun)

Time

12:00–20:00 (tentative)

cost

Free admission (food and drink paid with ¥200 tickets)

Links

Official Website

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access

Train: About 8–10 min walk northeast from Sannomiya Station (JR / Hankyu / Hanshin)
Train: About 10 min walk northeast from Sannomiya Station (Kobe Municipal Subway)

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Ninomiya Shopping Street and surrounding area (Chuo-ku, Kobe), and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

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What's on

Showa-retro food stalls along the shopping street
A kids' area run by Nozomi Sannomiya Nursery School (target shooting, medaka scooping, sparkle scooping, string lottery, face painting, lucky draw)
Food and drink stalls run by participating restaurants

Special guest

Professional hula dancer YUHKI (winner of the Mrs. Unity World 2025 grand final) walks the festival dressed as Moana from 12:00 to 13:00 — photos together are welcome

Festival menus (announced so far)

Irori Banchi 465: whole-grilled ayu sweetfish, chilled pineapple
Kei-bo: hashimaki and more
Cafe +: wagyu cube steak, cotton candy
Miraku: yangnyeom chicken, tteokbokki, jeon pancakes
Sakaba Futokoro: bolognese short pasta
Sosai: grilled corn on the cob
Tokishirazu: beef-tendon yakisoba
Nidaime Kushikatsuya: fried chicken, fries, chilled cucumber, shaved ice, yo-yo fishing
Nozomi Sannomiya Nursery School: baby castella plus the kids' area
Hanikamu: takoyaki, braised pork belly
Fujimaru: grilled squid
Goemon: frankfurters
Bakery Vacances: house-made bread
BAR Heta no Yokozuki: games for kids and adults
Ninomiya Mare: clay-pot rice
Minatomachi Mother: chicken nanban
Yakiniku Dojo Tecchan: fruit juice, ice cream
cLLe: apparel and fashion goods

About the tickets

Buy ¥200 tickets and use them for food and drink
Unused tickets can be spent later at participating restaurants

Rain

Held rain or shine

※Hours and vendors are subject to change without notice. Check the organizer's Instagram for the latest information.

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Food and drink are paid for with ¥200 tickets, and any tickets you don't use can be spent later at participating restaurants.

Will it be held in the rain?

The festival is held rain or shine. Any changes in severe weather are announced on the organizer's Instagram.

Is it good for families with kids?

There are workshops and stalls aimed at children, and a local nursery school also takes part. Everything is spread along the shopping street, so it's easy to walk around with a family.

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