What's On in Sakurai & Minoh, March 2026

It's March and very much feeling like spring has sprung in Sakurai.

Today I went for a walk and short train ride to Ishibashi today, and it reached 17°C! There were lots of families out for walks, and the Hankyu trains were filled with people looking to be heading to Minoh. There was also a free violin concert being set up in front of Sakurai station which would have been nice to watch if I'd had time.

At Ishibashi, I watched some of the trains go over the bridge with baby No1, and noticed some plum blossoms. These are always a nice precursor to the cherry blossoms that come in April, and good way to mark the end of winter.





What's On In Sakurai/Minoh March 2026

March 6th~7th - Hashigozake

This is a bar-hopping event periodically hosted across Minoh City. Over 40 bars and restaurants participate, and the idea is you can get one drink and a tapa style food item to go with it for 1000 yen. 
Bars along the Hankyu Minoh railway line, including those in the Hankyu Sakurai Ichiba (Market street) at Sakurai station participate.


This year, it seems like the mayor will be out hopping, so it might be a good chance to meet him!  
Look out for the poster above or refer to map below to find participating bars.


March 11th. (Wed)~15th(Sun) - Art Exhibition: Magara Ayumi's Food Story


This artist uses construction paper and Japanese craft paper ("washi" or 和紙) to create unique compositions. In this exhibition, she will use this medium, and the theme of food to tell stories. Not to be missed!


March 14th. (Sat). Sakurai Marche

A bi-monthly market held in front of Sakurai station on the 2nd Saturday of odd numbered months.
There is always a variety of good foods, as-well as local produce and hand-crafted goods. There are also musical and dance performances throughout the day.

In the past, this blog's author has enjoyed authentic Indian curry, locally grown pickles, and picked up a nice pair of home-made fingerless gloves.



  • Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT937avj2_e/?img_index=1

March 21st (Sat) - Student's Rakugo Performance & Lunch

Enjoy some authentic Japanese Rakugo, brought to you by students from Osaka University.
Lunch also included!





March 28th (Sat). Calligraphy Workshop

A chance to learn calligraphy with an experienced local teacher. Beginners welcome and those not confident in Japanese are welcome! 
This event will be hosted at the new Chikanova gallery, so will also be a good chance to check that place out. It's also ideal for families with small children so why not combine it with a day out to Minoh if you're coming from Osaka. 






Location: Sakurai, Minoh, Osaka 562-0043, Japan

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