Wadansu Odori Dance Festival

Wada Shrine

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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)
access
3 min walk from Wadamisaki Station (Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line)

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

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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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

出典: 兵庫区こどもフェスタ Instagram(@emcfesta)

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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