It looks like the Children’s Day event “5・5 (Go Go) Festa 2026” will be held on Tuesday, May 5 (national holiday) at “Shinko Sports Gymnasium & Youth Center (Ashiya City Gymnasium & Youth Center)” and “Shinko Sports Ground (Kawanishi Sports Ground)” in Kawanishi-cho near Hanshin Ashiya Station〜
Quoted from the official Shinko Sports Gymnasium & Youth Center website
5・5 (Go Go) Festa 2026
When is it?
May 5, 2026 (Tue., national holiday) 10:00〜13:00
Where is it?
Shinko Sports Gymnasium & Youth Center (Ashiya City Gymnasium & Youth Center)
Shinko Sports Ground (Kawanishi Sports Ground, across from the gymnasium)
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 15-3 Kawanishi-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will they have?
Quoted from the official Shinko Sports Gymnasium & Youth Center website
Sports experiences including badminton, volleyball, table tennis, soccer, mölkky, and more
Lots of kid-friendly activities such as balloon art, a magic show, game fair, handmade toy workshop, and fun dance time
- A corner where kids can learn about disaster preparedness through fun games
- Commemorative photos with Amagasaki’s local hero, “Sekiryujin Ryuga”
It looks like food trucks will be at the ground too (canceled in case of rain, cash payments only)
※If you’re taking part in sports experiences in the arena, be sure to bring indoor shoes!
Participation fee?
Free
Capacity?
None (entry may be limited if crowded)
Can anyone join?
Anyone is welcome! (Please don’t attend if you’re feeling unwell)
How do I sign up?
No registration needed. Just go straight to the venue!
Click here for event details (official Shinko Sports Gymnasium & Youth Center website)
Finally
Trying sports they’ve never played before, enjoying game-fair activities and toy-making, taking photos with a hero… this all sounds like the kind of event kids will get really excited about〜! It’s a perfect event for Children’s Day on May 5!
