Information for the annual “Fukaya Halloween”. Please note there is no tsume-hodai this year, but they have alternative activities again at Roadside Station Okabe.
Fukaya has becoming an increasingly popular place due to the opening of Fukaya Hanazono Premium outlets almost two years ago. But while Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlets is trending with travellers, the locals are looking to a more local well established facility. The Roadside Station Okabe, which is known for its large collection of local fresh vegetables and lots of fun events, is the hot topic in Fukaya right now. As at the end of this month, they will host the annual Fukaya Halloween. In the past, this event has got a lot of hits on the blog because of the “all you can pack candy”, event. In Japan, these type of “tsume-hodai” events are insanely popular. However, unfortunately in 2026, they don’t have that event in the line up.
Fukaya Halloween
The Fukaya Halloween takes place at Okabe Roadside station annually. The event has been around for quite a few years and has become quite well known (within Saitama), initially for the all-you-can-pack / stuff event. The event is usually on two days, but the first day – a pre-event is on a bit in advance, usually on the day of the excellent Okabe Cosmos Festival and Fireworks. Which is the case this year – the pre-event is on October 11th and the main event is on Sunday October 25th 2026.
Activities
It is quite different to the way it used to be, but the line-up looks really great:
- “Summon the Deep Dragon Shinron! Find the Fukagon Balls!” (Free Participation) Search for the “Fukagon Balls” hidden throughout the facility. Can you find and collect them all?
- Halloween Photo Spot (Free) Enjoy your Halloween debut! Take a cute and memorable Halloween photo at the special photo spot.
- Michi-no-Eki Shopping Sweets Challenge: Rock, Paper, Scissors! (Receipt Required) Win a game of rock, paper, scissors and receive some sweets!
- Special Treats for Children in Costume (Free, elementary school age and younger) From 11:00 a.m.: Halloween sticker giveaway (first 50 children), From 1:00 p.m.: Halloween cookie giveaway (first 50 children)
- Halloween Mask Giveaway for Children (Free, elementary school age and younger). From 12:00 p.m.: A special Halloween mask giveaway to help children celebrate their Halloween debut! (first 50 children)
- Giant Halloween Pumpkin Weight Guessing Contest (Free). Take a guess at the weight of the giant pumpkin. Guess correctly and there may be a special surprise waiting for you!
- Spot-the-Difference Challenge (Free). Find the fake Fukkachan hidden among the others!
- Halloween Wreath-Making Workshop (Participation fee: ¥100). Just stick the decorations on and you’re done! Even small children can easily make a cute Halloween wreath.
- Halloween Harvest Festival: Find Delicious Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms (Market Price). Discover one of Fukaya’s autumn treats! The Fukaya Autumn Discovery Team will be grilling fresh shiitake mushrooms.
- Giant Community Colouring Mural (Free). Help complete a huge colouring picture together with other visitors.
Event Details
Event: Fukaya Halloween 深谷ハロウィン
Date: Sunday October 11th and Sunday October 25th 2026
Time: from 10 am to about 3 pm
Venue: Okabe Roadside station (Road Station Okabe on Google maps) 道の駅 おかべ, 688-1 Oka, Fukaya, Saitama 369-0201. View on Google Maps.
Access
Okabe Roadside station is located on national route 17 on the Fukaya by pass, close to where it intersects with the old nakasendo. Its beside the Nakajuku Historical park. It is close to both Honjo and Kumagaya. Further east on the Fukaya by pass is Beppunuma park which has a lovely playground for children. By public transport it is about an 18 minute walk from Okabe Station on the Takasaki Line.
Official roadside station website
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