Family Festival “SEE YOU AT THE PARK” Coming to Ashiya Park on Saturday September 26

A small family-friendly festival called “SEE YOU AT THE PARK” will be held on the north side of Ashiya Park, along the Ashiya River.
(Information provided by the community group Palette)

SEE YOU AT THE PARK

When is it?

Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where is it?

North side of Ashiya Park

Here it is on the map ↓

The address is 16-18 Matsuhamacho, Ashiya, Hyogo.

What will there be?

• Everyone can help build a giant cardboard house 🏠
• Make Jenga blocks from milk cartons 🥛
• Workshops for making lanterns and pin-back buttons 🏮
• Strikeout pitching and bouncy-ball scooping 🎯
• A BAR for adults selling lemonade, alcoholic drinks, and shaved ice 🍋

The organizers hope visitors will relax in Ashiya Park in the early evening while watching the children play. Of course, parents are welcome to join in and play with their kids too.
The event is being held in the hope of giving local residents a fun opportunity to better understand children and families facing a variety of challenges, including disabilities, school refusal, and serious illnesses.

How much does it cost?

Admission is free. Some food, drinks, and games require payment.

How to participate

No registration is required. Anyone is welcome to drop by.

For inquiries, email ashiya.palette@gmail.com.

Click here for event details (Palette’s official Instagram account)

Final thoughts

A giant cardboard house is sure to get the kids excited! Meanwhile, relaxing under the pine trees in the early evening with a drink from the BAR sounds pretty nice for the grown-ups too. Why not drop by with the family as summer draws to a close?
※Thank you to the community group Palette for providing the information!!
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