WANCHAN COLLECTION 2026 at Maiko Park

Dates & time: September 22, 2026 (Tue) - September 23, 2026 (Wed) 10:00–17:00 (the dog runway runs between 15:00 and 16:00 on both days)
Price & booking: Free admission, including park entry and stage viewing; taking part in the runway is also free. Stalls and food are charged separately. 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.
Venue & access: Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park — Central Plaza and West Lawn 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.

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Why You Should Visit

Two days with your dog on the lawns of Maiko Park, with the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge as the backdrop. The centerpiece is a dog runway where owners walk alongside their dogs — ten pairs a day can take part free of charge. Around 60 stalls a day sell pet goods and handmade items, joined by some 20 food trucks and food tents, plus live music, workshops, festival games, an animal-petting booth and booths from dog and cat rescue groups. Entry and stage viewing are free, and dogs are welcome.

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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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FAQ

Can I bring my dog?

Yes. Retractable leads are asked to be avoided inside the venue, and a pet cart is recommended in the shopping area. Only assistance dogs may enter buildings.

Do I need to apply to walk the runway?

Yes. Apply through the form on the official site; about ten pairs a day are accepted on a first-come basis. Participation is free, and your dog's registration tag and vaccination certificate are checked on the day. No application is needed just to watch.

What happens if it rains?

It goes ahead in light rain. It is cancelled if rain is forecast all day, in strong winds or when a weather warning is issued; the decision is announced on the official site and social media around 23:00 the night before.

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