An Afternoon Concert Is Coming to Wakamiya Fureai Square Near Hanshin Uchide Station on November 3 with Drinks and Snacks from Local Shops

It looks like the “Afternoon Concert”, hosted by the Uchide Arcade Shopping Association, will be held at Wakamiya Fureai Hiroba near Hanshin Uchide Station on Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday)! *Canceled in the event of severe weather

Afternoon Concert

When?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (national holiday), 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

*Canceled in the event of severe weather

Where?

Wakamiya Fureai Hiroba

Here it is on the map ↓

The address is 5 Wakamiya-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.

What’s happening?

A relaxing music event at a park near the station!

• “Hoppin’ Note,” the jazz band from Hyogo Prefectural International High School 🎷
• Flamenco guitar and world-music vocal duo “Chula-Anela” 💃
• Nagauta and shamisen performer Kineya Toshiki and ensemble, who also performed in the film “Kokuho” 🎵
• “Nanashi Band,” a jazz band made up of dentists 🎶
• Drinks, light meals, and more will also be sold by local shopping-street businesses 🍹
• Bringing folding chairs, picnic blankets, lap blankets, and similar items is recommended

How much does it cost?

Admission is free

Who can attend?

Everyone is welcome!

How to participate

No registration is required—just come directly to the venue!

Click here for event details (official Uchide Arcade Shopping Street Instagram account)

In closing

The “Afternoon Concert” at Wakamiya Fureai Hiroba has become an annual tradition. This year, it will take place a little earlier than last year, in early November on Culture Day. We’d love to enjoy a variety of music while sampling food and drinks from the local shopping street!