Yumesaki Festival (Himeji Oden & Yume Soba) 2026

Dates & time: November 14, 2026 (Sat) 9:00〜17:00
cost: Free admission (stage shows and rakugo are free to watch; medaka fish scooping 500 yen per try, festival games 200 yen per try; food and goods are paid)
Venue & access: Special venue in front of Yamasa Kamaboko's Yumesenkan (North Area) / Yumeno Soba (South Area) Free shuttle bus from the south exit of JR Himeji Station (about hourly; departures from Himeji 8:30–15:00, last bus from the venue 17:00). Or take a Shinki Bus bound for Maenosho to Shimizubashi-nishizume, then walk about 15 minutes

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn festival hosted around Yamasa Kamaboko in Yumesaki, Himeji, held the day before Kamaboko Day on November 15. The North Area in front of the Yumesenkan shop has Himeji oden, a local market of food, vegetables and crafts, and festival games, while the main stage hosts an Anpanman character show and a traditional monkey performance, and the factory's second floor holds Kamigata rakugo comic storytelling, all free to watch. In the South Area, the Yumeno Soba restaurant serves locally grown Yume soba, and a shuttle bus links the two areas. A good day out for families, or for anyone keen to taste Harima's local specialties.

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The local market, festival game corner and stage at the 2025 edition. Images via the Yamasa Kamaboko press release on PR TIMES.

Programs

Timetable & Map

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

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Areas

North Area (in front of Yumesenkan): main stage, Yamasa Yose rakugo (Factory 1, 2F hall), local market, Himeji oden, festival games
South Area (Yumeno Soba): Yume soba, Datte gelato
A shuttle bus runs between the two areas as needed

Also

Winning entries of the Sacchan drawing contest on show in the Yumesenkan 2F gallery (Oct 24–Nov 30)
Seating for eating and a nursing room are on the 2nd floor of Factory 1

Regular buses

On weekends and holidays, four Shinki Bus runs stop at Yamasa Kamaboko-mae (from Himeji Station north exit at 10:00 and 13:00; from Yamasa Kamaboko-mae to Himeji at 11:39 and 15:41)

* Parking is limited and nearby roads get congested

* Content may change

* Inquiries: Yumesaki Festival Executive Committee (c/o Yamasa Kamaboko), 079-335-1055

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FAQ

Is entry free?

Yes. The Anpanman show, monkey performance and rakugo are also free to watch. Food, festival games (200 yen) and medaka scooping (500 yen) are paid.

Can I drive there?

Parking is limited and nearby roads get busy. The organizers ask visitors to use the free shuttle from the south exit of JR Himeji Station or Shinki Bus.

Is it held in the rain?

Yes, it goes ahead rain or shine.