Why You Should Visit
The first Wadansu Odori dance event, organised by "Hyogo-ku Kodomo Festa" in the grounds of Wada Shrine. Everyone circles a wooden tower bon-odori style, with performances by the Odoryana Bonbon dance group and the Hyogo Ward women's federation. Stalls around the yagura sell smart-ball games, yo-yo fishing, shaved ice, okonomiyaki and local Wadamisaki beer, and visitors in yukata get a limited giveaway. A distinctive touch is that many of the stall staff are local elementary, junior high, high school and university students who have trained through Hyogo Ward community groups. It's a 3-hour evening event, 3 minutes from Wadamisaki Station on the Subway Kaigan Line.
Essentials
- location
- Wada Shrine
- period
- September 27, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 16:00–19:00 (dancing in two sessions, 16:00–17:00 and 18:00–19:00, with a break 17:00–18:00)
- cost
- Free entry (food and games at the stalls are paid separately)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- 3 min walk from Wadamisaki Station (Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line)
- NOTE
First edition
- A new event by "Hyogo-ku Kodomo Festa"
Dancing
- Circle dancing around a wooden tower, bon-odori style. The idea is to keep it casual — just copy the moves, mistakes are fine
- Performers: Odoryana Bonbon (bon-odori group), Hyogo Ward women's federation
- The wooden tower is built by "Yagura no Kai"
- Vissel Kobe's mascot Mo-Vie and cheer unit Vissel Celeia may also appear (not confirmed)
Stalls
- Smart ball, yo-yo fishing, coin drop, super ball, dice game, ring toss
- Shaved ice, cotton candy, oden, okonomiyaki, yakitori, takosen, grilled rice ball raffle, "Wadappuru", Wadamisaki beer
Yukata bonus
- Visitors in yukata get a giveaway (limited quantity)
- Exchange only at the HQ booth, 17:10–17:50
Notes
- No parking
- Park bicycles only in the designated area
- The event borrows shrine grounds, so please be considerate
- Small children should come with a guardian
※Some stall staff are local elementary, junior high, high school and university students trained through Hyogo Ward community groups
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 4 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Wada Shrine. The map shows each with its walking time.
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