During the Yamaguchi Destination Campaign, Shin-Yamaguchi Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture will host the 8th Ekiben Festival, a gathering of ekiben (boxed meals sold at train stations) from all over Japan. The festival runs from Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the North-South Free Passage of Shin-Yamaguchi Station.
Ekiben are one of the pleasures of traveling by rail, and the festival is meant to let visitors experience the appeal of stations and railways through them. Selected ekiben from all over the country are brought together in one place.
Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | 8th Ekiben Festival |
| Dates | Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22, 2026 |
| Hours | 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM (the event ends once products sell out) |
| Venue | North-South Free Passage, Shin-Yamaguchi Station |
| Organizer | 広島駅弁当株式会社 (Hiroshima Ekibento) |
What's on Offer
- More than 40 kinds of ekiben collected from across Japan
- Five kinds of confectionery that have been sold inside stations
As a special project of the Yamaguchi Destination Campaign, a lottery is held for people who buy an ekiben, with a chance to win Yamaguchi DC limited goods.
About the Yamaguchi Destination Campaign
The Yamaguchi Destination Campaign (Yamaguchi DC) is one of the largest tourism campaigns in Japan, run jointly by the JR Group, Yamaguchi Prefecture and the cities and towns within the prefecture. The campaign period is October 1 to December 31, 2026.
Scene from the previous festival
