Festivals & local events

Waku-Waku Friday: Glass-Noodle Sensory Play

Japanese title: わくわくFRIDAY「ちゅるちゅるむにゅにゅはるさめあそび」

Hananoki Hiroba-kan, playroom (4F) (Machiya Sta.) · Free

Squishy, slippery play with harusame glass noodles for babies and toddlers. Sign up at the door.

Date: Oct 23 (Fri)
Time: 10:30–11:30
Price: Free
Kids: Ages 0–6
Venue: Hananoki Hiroba-kan, playroom (4F)
Nearest station: Machiya Sta.
Venue (JA): 花の木ひろば館 4階遊戯室

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Distance from major stations

From Machiya: 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
From Mikawashima: 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot
From Kumanomae: 1.0 km, about 17 min on foot
From Nishi-Nippori: 1.2 km, about 18 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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Checked against the official page on October 20, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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