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Looking for a Hiroshima weekend outing with local food and independent shops in one place? Hopping Market 2026 by Wink takes over the rooftop of Sogo Hiroshima (そごう広島店) on November 14–15, 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00 each day. Admission is free, with food stalls, vintage finds, hands-on workshops and a stage programme to explore.
The main distinction to know before buying anything: the HOPPING PASS is an optional shopping-voucher package, not a required admission ticket. It costs ¥2,000 including tax and comes with early-entry and other benefits.
Free admission does not require a HOPPING PASS. Check purchase and redemption terms before ordering.
Dates, venue and weather policy
This is the market’s second edition, following its debut in 2025. This time, it moves to the Sogo Hiroshima rooftop in central Hiroshima, bringing together shops and makers from across the prefecture.
| Event | Hopping Market 2026 by Wink |
|---|---|
| Dates | Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
| Hours | 10:00–17:00 on both days |
| Venue | Sogo Hiroshima rooftop |
| Address | 6-27 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Admission | Free |
| Organizer | Wink / ASCON Co., Ltd. (株式会社アスコン) |
| Weather | Goes ahead in rain; cancelled in severe weather |
Check Wink’s official website for updates before setting off. The announcement does not specify the rooftop access route or parking arrangements.
Local shops and vintage finds
The shopping section mixes homeware with edible gifts. It is a chance to browse makers from different parts of Hiroshima without planning separate trips to each shop.
| Shop | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Gemisch | Vintage goods from Hiroshima City |
| asahi chocolate | Chocolate from Takehara |
| Tsumugi (量り売り商店 紡 つむぎ) | Granola, nuts and dried fruit from Higashihiroshima |
| NETOHA | Vases, decorative branches and drinks |
Product prices and the full selection are not listed in the announcement. Use the photos as a preview, then check individual stalls for what is available on the day.
Food, sweets and Sunday-only stalls
You can plan around a meal, a bakery browse or a few sweets. Uo Shokudo Tawara and Yakuzen Café miyu’s are listed for Sunday only, so check the day carefully if either is your main reason for visiting.
| Food stop | Announced selection |
|---|---|
| PFC BASE — Hatsukaichi | Yakuzen-style and spice curries |
| RECO.DELI — Hiroshima City | Western-style bento and drinks |
| Sanshouo (山椒魚) — Hiroshima City | Spice-based dishes |
| Uo Shokudo Tawara (魚食堂たわら) — Kaita | Charcoal-grilled seafood; November 15 only |
| Kamoshi Chaya (醸茶屋) — Etajima | Koji-based meals |
| Nukazuke Kobo Nipote (糠漬工房ニポテ) — Hiroshima City | Rice-bran pickles |
Bread, doughnuts and baked treats
| Bakery or sweets stall | Announced selection |
|---|---|
| Laughter Doughnuts (ラフタードーナツ) — Fukuyama | Doughnuts |
| Petit Hermès (プチヘルメース) — Kitahiroshima | Bread made with homemade yeast |
| Yakuzen Café miyu’s (薬膳カフェmiyu’s) — Hiroshima City | Yakuzen rice-flour bread and snacks; November 15 only |
| Ume-chan Farm Bakery (梅ちゃん農園のパン屋さん) — Hiroshima City | Farm-made bread |
| Shirokuma Biyori (しろくまびより) — Hiroshima City | Gluten-free bread and baked goods |
| Sango to Hoshi (珊瑚と星) — Hiroshima City | Bagels and scones |
| gusta harina — Hiroshima City | Bagels |
| couleur du ble — Hiroshima City | Baked sweets |
For dietary requirements, ask vendors directly about ingredients and preparation. The announcement does not provide detailed allergen information.
Workshops and stage schedule
There is more to do than shop and eat. The hands-on lineup includes doll-making, planting and art printing, while the stage alternates between guest talks and dance performances.
| Participant | Activity |
|---|---|
| Lamumu | Pipe-cleaner doll-making |
| Hitotoki (ひととき) | Portraits and miscellaneous goods; November 14 only |
| atelier mimosa Shokubutsu Life (atelier mimosa 植物Life) | Mixed-container planting |
| EDITION SEE? Hiroshima (EDITION SEE? 広島店) | Art printing |
Workshop prices, reservations, age limits and language support are not specified. Confirm those details with the organizer or participating stall before making firm plans.
| Date and time | Stage programme |
|---|---|
| November 14 11:00–11:30 | A talk about favourite sweets with former Hiroshima Toyo Carp player and baseball commentator Soichiro Amaya (天谷宗一郎) and RCC announcer Saki Fuchigami (渕上沙紀). Special collaboration sweets are planned for that day. |
| November 14 14:00–14:30 | HAPPy PORT by FLEX dance performance, also featuring its students. |
| November 15 11:30–12:00 | feeling by StudioFeeling, with performances by other teams from the studio. |
| November 15 14:30–15:00 | TV personality Naoki Nakashima (中島尚樹) presents a talk spinning off his wife Etsuko Inoue’s (井上恵津子) Wink column about married life. |
Stage times and content may change. English interpretation is not mentioned in the announcement; check with the organizer if language support will affect your plans.
What the HOPPING PASS includes
The optional HOPPING PASS costs ¥2,000 including tax and contains 20 vouchers worth ¥100 each. It can be used at participating booths within the event venue on November 14–15 and expires when the event ends.
- Early entry: access from 15 minutes before the regular opening time.
- Setoreco BOOK: a booklet with discount coupons.
- Original merchandise: an event novelty gift, with limited-quantity visitor gifts also noted in the announcement.
The announcement does not explain change, refunds, collection arrangements or individual booth exclusions. Check the official product page before purchasing. For broader help choosing a payment card for everyday life, see our guide to credit cards in Japan for foreign residents; card acceptance at this market has not been confirmed.
Quiz rally, giveaways and practical checks
Wink quiz rally
A venue-wide quiz rally introduces visitors to Wink’s online Hiroshima guides. After completing the quiz route, adding Wink’s official LINE account as a friend lets participants try a digital prize draw. Announced prize examples include Hoshino Resorts accommodation vouchers and lunch vouchers for well-known Hiroshima hotels.
Prizes are not guaranteed. Prize details and participation conditions may change, so follow the instructions at the venue.
First-come sample sets
Sponsor sample sets will be distributed on a first-come basis each day. The announcement does not give quantities or distribution times, so do not assume that arriving at a particular hour guarantees a set.
Before leaving home
- Check the latest weather and event notices: rain alone does not cancel the market, but severe weather does.
- Choose your day around the stalls that are only open on one day and the stage programme.
- Confirm workshop fees, reservations and payment methods if they are important to your visit.
- Keep your phone charged if you want to take part in the LINE-linked prize draw.
If you are comparing ways to keep your phone topped up while out, our d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide explains another option to investigate. Check rental locations separately; availability at this venue is not confirmed.
Planning other days out as well? Our Asoview attraction campaign guide covers a separate offer. Check its dates and eligible attractions rather than assuming it applies to Hopping Market.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hopping Market Hiroshima free to enter?
- Yes. Admission is free on November 14 and 15, 2026. The HOPPING PASS is optional, and workshop charges are not specified in the announcement.
- When and where is the market?
- It takes place on the Sogo Hiroshima rooftop at 6-27 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, from 10:00 to 17:00 on November 14 and 15, 2026.
- What does the HOPPING PASS include?
- It costs ¥2,000 including tax and includes twenty ¥100 vouchers, entry 15 minutes before opening, a Setoreco BOOK with discount coupons and original event merchandise. The vouchers are valid only during the event.
- Will the market go ahead if it rains?
- It is scheduled to go ahead in rain but will be cancelled in severe weather. Check the organizer’s latest notices before travelling.
- Which stalls have a one-day schedule?
- Hitotoki is listed for November 14 only. Uo Shokudo Tawara and Yakuzen Café miyu’s are listed for November 15 only.
Source: ASCON’s official announcement, published October 27, 2026. Details above reflect that announcement; check official updates and on-site guidance for changes.
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