'Koshien Kids Festa ~2026 spring~' Confirmed for May 6 (Wed/Holiday)! Packed with Mini Hanshin Train Rides, Baseball Clinics, and Workshops. Enjoy Golden Week with the Family!
Hanshin Electric Railway will host 'Koshien Kids Festa ~2026 spring~' on May 6, 2026. This free-admission family event offers sports experiences and baseball clinics by former Hanshin Tigers players in the Koshien Stadium area.
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Hanshin Koshien Stadium, operated by Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukushima-ku, Osaka; President: Yusuke Kusu), will host the "Koshien Kids Festa ~2026 spring~" on Wednesday, May 6 (a public holiday), 2026. This is an event targeting elementary school children and younger, held across the entire Koshien area. During the previous autumn event, approximately 18,000 family members attended. This year, we will exhibit a wide variety of content, including popular sports experiences, parent-child workshops, and displays of police and fire vehicles.
Additionally, on the field of Hanshin Koshien Stadium, a star-studded lineup of Hanshin Tigers alumni, led by Masayuki Kakefu, Chairman of the Hanshin Tigers OB Association, will gather. They will host a baseball clinic called "Koshien Trial Baseball" aimed at children who are baseball beginners or those who want to start playing the sport.
Furthermore, admission to the infield stands of Hanshin Koshien Stadium is free. We will also have stadium gourmet options available, including the famous "Koshien Curry." Please enjoy watching performances on the special stage set up inside the stadium or having a meal while gazing at the field.
This event has been co-hosted since 2021 by the "Council for the Promotion of Koshien Area Revitalization Centered on Sports"—which includes Nishinomiya City, Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Mukogawa Women's University, and our company—born from the desire to "provide children with opportunities for discovery and learning." This marks the 10th time the event has been held.
The event overview and main contents are as follows. Please note that even for content not requiring advance reservations, the number of participants may be restricted on the day due to high demand.
■ Event Overview
Name: Koshien Kids Festa ~2026 spring~
Date & Time: May 6, 2026 (Wed/Holiday) 10:00 - 16:00
Official Website: https://koshien.hanshin.co.jp/kidsfesta/spring2026/
Locations: Koshien Area
Hanshin Koshien Stadium, Koshien Plus, Koshien Station Plaza
Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Koshien
How to Participate: Free admission (Participation requirements such as fees or advance reservations apply depending on the content)
■ Main Contents (Full list available on the official website)
(1) Sports Experiences
At "BEYOND OH! PLAY KIDS," run by the Kyushinkai Foundation represented by Mr. Sadaharu Oh, participants can experience the basics of baseball such as "throwing," "hitting," and "running." Additionally, visitors can enjoy various sports for free, including a "Pickleball Experience"—a new sport originating from the US—and a "Basketball Experience." Furthermore, inside Hanshin Koshien Stadium, a baseball clinic titled "Koshien Trial Baseball" led by renowned Hanshin Tigers alumni will be held (advance reservation and lottery system apply).
Additionally, on the field of Hanshin Koshien Stadium, a star-studded lineup of Hanshin Tigers alumni, led by Masayuki Kakefu, Chairman of the Hanshin Tigers OB Association, will gather. They will host a baseball clinic called "Koshien Trial Baseball" aimed at children who are baseball beginners or those who want to start playing the sport.
Furthermore, admission to the infield stands of Hanshin Koshien Stadium is free. We will also have stadium gourmet options available, including the famous "Koshien Curry." Please enjoy watching performances on the special stage set up inside the stadium or having a meal while gazing at the field.
This event has been co-hosted since 2021 by the "Council for the Promotion of Koshien Area Revitalization Centered on Sports"—which includes Nishinomiya City, Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Mukogawa Women's University, and our company—born from the desire to "provide children with opportunities for discovery and learning." This marks the 10th time the event has been held.
The event overview and main contents are as follows. Please note that even for content not requiring advance reservations, the number of participants may be restricted on the day due to high demand.
■ Event Overview
Name: Koshien Kids Festa ~2026 spring~
Date & Time: May 6, 2026 (Wed/Holiday) 10:00 - 16:00
Official Website: https://koshien.hanshin.co.jp/kidsfesta/spring2026/
Locations: Koshien Area
Hanshin Koshien Stadium, Koshien Plus, Koshien Station Plaza
Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Koshien
How to Participate: Free admission (Participation requirements such as fees or advance reservations apply depending on the content)
■ Main Contents (Full list available on the official website)
(1) Sports Experiences
At "BEYOND OH! PLAY KIDS," run by the Kyushinkai Foundation represented by Mr. Sadaharu Oh, participants can experience the basics of baseball such as "throwing," "hitting," and "running." Additionally, visitors can enjoy various sports for free, including a "Pickleball Experience"—a new sport originating from the US—and a "Basketball Experience." Furthermore, inside Hanshin Koshien Stadium, a baseball clinic titled "Koshien Trial Baseball" led by renowned Hanshin Tigers alumni will be held (advance reservation and lottery system apply).