It looks like the “Ashiya Family Festival” will be held on Thursday, August 13 at “Ashinova,” the multipurpose hall on the 3rd floor of Mont et Mer’s Main Building, a shopping mall directly connected to JR Ashiya Station.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ※The beetle and stag beetle hands-on experience and raffle will also be held on Sunday, August 23.
Where is it?
“Ashinova,” the multipurpose hall on the 3rd floor of Mont et Mer’s Main Building ※The beetle and stag beetle hands-on experience and raffle will take place under the portico on the 1st floor of Mont et Mer.
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 1-31 Funado-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
What activities will there be?
＜Boulangerie Le Bien＞Bread-Making Class 🥐
Parents and children can make round pies and apple pies together.
11:00 a.m. / 2:00 p.m.; approximately 100 minutes; 12 participants per session
＜Emilio Robba＞Potpourri-Making Class 💐
Create a one-of-a-kind potpourri arrangement using artificial flowers.
10:30 a.m. / noon / 2:00 p.m. / 3:30 p.m.; approximately 45 minutes; 6 participants per session
Parent-and-Child Picture Book-Making Class 📖
Use your name as inspiration to create your own picture book.
11:00 a.m. / 2:00 p.m.; approximately 60 minutes; 8 parent-and-child pairs per session
Craft Workshop: “Let’s Build a Town” 🔨
Turn discarded scraps of wood into a wonderful town.
1:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.; approximately 60 minutes; 10 participants per session
JFR Card Parent-and-Child Money Class 💰
Parents and children can learn the basics of money together.
Participants will receive a “Sumikko Gurashi Money Learning Book.”
11:00 a.m. / 2:00 p.m.; approximately 60 minutes; 5 parent-and-child pairs per session
Beetle and Stag Beetle Hands-On Experience & Raffle 🪲
How much does it cost?
Bread-making class: ¥3,850 per child (tax included) Potpourri-making class: Small size ¥5,500 / Large size ¥16,500 (tax included) Picture book-making class: ¥1,500 per pair (tax included)
How to apply
Advance reservations will be given priority.
Registration opens on Tuesday, August 4 at the basement-floor service counter of Daimaru Ashiya. Tell the staff member ① which event you would like to attend, ② your preferred time, ③ the number of participants, and ④ the participants’ names and contact information, then make your payment.
From bread-making and potpourri to creating picture books and meeting beetles, there are all kinds of hands-on activities to enjoy—perfect for making summer vacation memories. Advance reservations are given priority, so if you’re interested, be sure to visit the basement-floor service counter early.
