Wakayama Hadashi (Barefoot) Fes 2026｜11/3(Tue) Access & Fees

Dates & time: November 3, 2026 (Tue) 10:00–16:00
Price & booking: Free Advance registration for the first 200 (babies to 6th-graders with a guardian) via the form on the official Hadashi Fes page. The baby zone is first come, first served on the day.
Venue & access: Honmachi Park, Wakayama City About a 10-minute walk from Nankai Wakayamashi Station. By car, about 15 minutes from the Wakayama IC on the Hanwa Expressway; the city-run Honmachi underground car park beneath the park is open 24 hours (first 30 minutes free).

There are 9 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Honmachi Park, Wakayama City, and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A free, all-day barefoot playday on the lawns of Honmachi Park in central Wakayama City. Families drift between booths for barefoot running, sprint lessons, ball games, tug-of-war and boxing pad work, with guest supporters including London 2012 relay Olympian Kuki Takumi, Beijing 2008 marathon Olympian Nakamura Yurika and barefoot-running pioneer Yoshino Tsuyoshi. A baby zone staffed by nursery teachers means siblings of very different ages can stay together, and there are market stalls and food trucks too.

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What to try

Booths for barefoot running, sprint lessons, ball games, tug-of-war, boxing pad work and more
Baby zone with sensory play, staffed by nursery teachers
Market stalls, food trucks and food booths

Guest supporters

Yoshino Tsuyoshi (barefoot-running pioneer; head of the Japan Barefoot Running Association)
Kuki Takumi (Japan 4×100 m relay, London 2012; from Arida)
Nakamura Yurika (Japan marathon, Beijing 2008)
Hisada Tetsuya (former Japanese light-flyweight boxing champion)

Schedule (planned)

10:00 Opening

10:15 approx. Family activity time

11:45 approx. Special event

12:00–13:00 Lunch and free time

13:00 approx. Afternoon activities

15:00 approx. Finale

16:00 Close

※In bad weather the event may be cancelled or scaled back; updates on the official social media

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FAQ

What should we bring?

Just comfortable clothes. As you'll be barefoot, a towel for your feet and a change of clothes are handy.

Can we just turn up on the day?

Places are limited to the first 200, so registering online in advance is recommended.

Is it OK for kids who aren't sporty?

Yes — it isn't about winning or skill, and children move at their own pace. Parents can join in barefoot or simply watch.

Is it cancelled if it rains?

In bad weather it may be cancelled or partly changed. Updates on the day are posted on the official social media.