Near Hanshin Ashiya Station, at Ogimasu Park in Ogimasu-cho, it looks like a free event where you can pound mochi with sumo wrestlers from Futagoyama Stable will be held on February 23 (Mon., national holiday)〜
Part 3! Mochi-Pounding Event with Futagoyama Stable Sumo Wrestlers
When is it?
February 23, 2026 (Mon., national holiday)
From 12:00
※Ends when the mochi runs out
※Held rain or shine
Where is it?
Ogimasu Park
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 3-8 Ogimasu-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will there be?
↑Scenes from last year’s event
- Mochi-pounding experience with Futagoyama Stable sumo wrestlers 🍡
- Freshly pounded mochi served to guests（choose one from pork miso soup, zenzai sweet red bean soup, kinako soybean flour, or sugar soy sauce） 😋
- Commemorative photos with the sumo wrestlers 📸（※Please refrain from posting the photos you take on social media）
- Kamishibai storytelling by Gan-chan 📖
How much is it?
Free to join
Is there a capacity limit?
Commemorative photos are limited to 50 groups per session（2 sessions total）
Mochi is limited in quantity and the event will end once it runs out
Who can join?
Anyone is welcome!
How to apply
No advance registration required
Participation tickets for commemorative photos will be handed out from 9:30 on the day（first-come, first-served）
Event details here（Takasho Co., Ltd. official website）
Finally
Last year’s mochi-pounding event with the Futagoyama Stable sumo wrestlers was a huge hit and packed with people! Last year, there were not only long lines for photos, but also a big line for the mochi before noon, so we recommend going early〜
