Wadansu Odori Dance Festival 2026｜9/27(Sun) Access & Fees

Dates & time: September 27, 2026 (Sun) 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)
Venue & access: Wada Shrine 3 min walk from Wadamisaki Station (Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line)

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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.

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

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FAQ

Can visitors join the dancing?

Yes, it is bon-odori style circle dancing around a wooden tower, open to everyone, with performances by Odoryana Bonbon and the Hyogo Ward women's federation.

Do I get anything for wearing a yukata?

Visitors in yukata receive a giveaway. It's limited in quantity, and the exchange desk is only open 17:10–17:50.

Is it suitable for children?

It's a neighbourhood dance festival with food stalls, and families are welcome. As it runs into the evening, small children should come with a guardian.

Is there parking?

No parking is available. It's a 3-minute walk from Wadamisaki Station on the Subway Kaigan Line, so public transport is recommended. Park bicycles only in the designated area.

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