“Minna no Aki Matsuri” will be held on Sunday, October 27 across seven venues in Miyazuka-cho, Chayanomachi, Ogusu-cho, and Kinmitsu-cho in Ashiya City〜
（This info was provided by Kaorun-san!）
Quoted from the Ashiya City official website / Branding Area Revitalization Project
Minna no Aki Matsuri
When is it?
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Where is it?
Seven venues in Miyazuka-cho, Chayanomachi, Ogusu-cho, and Kinmitsu-cho
What’s happening?
- Hondori Shopping Street “Hondori de Halloween”
- Danjiri festival float: From 2:00 p.m.
- Halloween: From 3:00 p.m.
At shops with a pumpkin poster displayed, come in costume (even just a little is OK) and say the magic words “Trick or Treat” to get some sweets!
- Ogusu Park “Yattemiyo BOSAI”
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Activities include fire extinguisher training, AED experience, disaster-prevention food tasting, and displays of police motorcycles and patrol cars. Looks like a fun way to learn about disaster preparedness!
- Chaya Sakura-dori and Chaya Park “Chaya Aki Matsuri”
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.- Special festival foods such as curry, pizza, karaage fried chicken, and crepes will be sold in front of participating shops along Chaya Sakura-dori
- At Chaya Park, there will be kids’ games such as super ball scooping, roulette games, and smart ball, plus fresh vegetables direct from producers, danjiri festival floats, kids’ dance performances, balloon art, and more
- Former Miyazuka-cho Housing “WAY WAY MARKET”
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.- An event bringing together eight charming shops from around Hyogo Prefecture. Items include baked sweets, bread, coffee, miscellaneous goods, accessories, and more
- Kinmitsu Park “Kinmitsu Halloween Matsuri”
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.- Come in costume (just a little is fine) and say “Trick or Treat” to get candy
- Yo-yo fishing, curry, sausages, wine, juice, and more
- Miyazuka Park “Miyazuka Aki Matsuri”
1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.- Try three games for 300 yen! Super ball scooping, ring-toss bingo, and coin drop
- Aozora Kitchen (from 12:30 p.m.; the menu will be a surprise on the day)
How much does it cost?
Free admission (*Some games, food and drinks, etc. require a fee)
Is there a capacity limit?
No particular limit. You can join freely.
Can anyone participate?
Yes, anyone of any age can join!
How to apply
No advance registration is required. Feel free to drop by on the day!
For event details, please check the Ashiya City official website or the official Ashiya AP Instagram account〜
Finally
With different ways to enjoy the festival at each of its seven venues, “Minna no Aki Matsuri” looks like a great chance to stroll around Ashiya City and fully enjoy autumn〜
Kaorun-san, thank you for the information!
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