WANCHAN COLLECTION 2026 at Maiko Park

Essentials

location

Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park — Central Plaza and West Lawn

period

September 22, 2026 (Tue) - September 23, 2026 (Wed)

Time

10:00–17:00 (the dog runway runs between 15:00 and 16:00 on both days)

cost

Free admission, including park entry and stage viewing; taking part in the runway is also free. Stalls and food are charged separately.

Links

• Official Website

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access

About a 5-minute walk south from Maiko Station (JR Sanyo Line) or Maiko-Koen Station (Sanyo Electric Railway). By car, about 4 km southwest of the Takamaru IC on the Daini-Shinmei Road.

There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park — Central Plaza and West Lawn, 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.

REGISTRATION

Taking part in the dog runway requires advance application. Roughly ten pairs a day are accepted on a first-come basis and participation is free; apply through the form on the official site. On the day, check in at the headquarters tent by 14:30, where your dog's registration tag and rabies vaccination certificate are checked. Consent to photos being posted on the official site and social media is also required.

NOTE

Program

• Dog runway (between 15:00 and 16:00 on both days)
• About 60 retail stalls a day (pet goods, food, handmade items)
• About 20 food trucks and food tents a day
• Free live music
• Workshops
• Festival games
• Animal-petting booth
• Booths introducing dog and cat rescue groups

Stage

Model Sumire Seike is the event ambassador and MC. The official dog ambassador is Mugen-kun, the chihuahua from the YouTube channel of the same name.

Rules for bringing your dog

• Retractable leads are asked to be avoided
• A pet cart is recommended in the shopping area
• Only assistance dogs may enter buildings

Parking

• Maiko Park temporary underground car park: 230 spaces, 1,000 yen per day
• Azur Maiko West car park: 400 spaces, 200 yen per hour
• Kobe City Maiko Ekimae car park: 172 spaces, 2,000 yen per day

※Car parks fill up at peak times; visitors are asked to come by public transport.

In case of rain

Held in light rain. It is cancelled if rain is forecast all day, if winds are strong enough to topple the tents, or if a weather warning is issued; the decision is announced around 23:00 the night before.

※Stalls and performances may change without notice.

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