Higashi-Ashiyacho Jizo Bon Festival Near Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station on August 24 (Mon)

It looks like the “Higashi-Ashiya-cho Jizo Bon Festival” will be held near Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station on Monday, August 24!

Higashi-Ashiya-cho Jizoko Jizo Bon Festival

When is it?

Monday, August 24, 2026, 17:00–19:00

Where is it?

At the Jizo statue just south of the Hankyu Kobe Line tracks.

Here’s the location on the map ↓

What happens there?

• Jizo Bon is a traditional event where local communities pray for children’s health and safety (particularly popular in the Kinki region).
• Treats such as sweets are handed out to children who come to pay their respects.

How much does it cost?

Free

How to participate

No registration is required. Just come directly to the venue on the day.

Finally

Jizo Bon is an event that’s a bit like Japan’s version of Halloween (mainly in the Kinki region), with sweets handed out to children who come to pay their respects. It may be held at other Jizo statues too! If you know of any Jizo Bon events taking place in Ashiya, please send us the details via the Ashitsu LINE account or our information submission form!

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