Inagi Shogi Festival Event Information
Note: Payment of the participation fee is by PayPay or credit card via advance online payment. Please prepare in advance.
One more participant wanted! Sato Yasumitsu Cup Children's Shogi Tournament - Class A (Dan holders)
Sato Yasumitsu Cup Children's Shogi Tournament Recruiting one additional participant for Class A!
Award winners will be directly honored by 9-dan Sato at the i Plaza Hall!
Applications can be made via the "Yasumitsu Sato Cup Children's Shogi Tournament" link below.
If you come on both Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, winning luxurious prizes might not be just a dream!?
Set off on an adventure on the board with the stamp rally!
Two days of Shogi DE Stamp Rally!
Stamp Rally Schedule
October 3 (Saturday) "National Shogi Summit" 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Stamping until 5:00 PM)
October 4 (Sunday) "Inagi Shogi Festival" 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Stamping until 5:00 PM)
Come both days and collect lots of stamps to possibly receive a shogi player's autograph board (limited quantity)!
Even if you come only one day, if you collect lots of stamps, you can receive a wonderful prize (limited quantity)!
Stamp Card Distribution Locations
Saturday, October 3: i Plaza Basement 1st Floor Hall Reception
Sunday, October 4: i Plaza 1st Floor Special Reception, TV Asahi Wakabadai Media Center & Lawn Square Reception
Only one stamp card will be distributed per person per day.
A promising new shogi player recognized by Ryuo and Meijin Fujii speaks!
Rintaro Iwamura 4-dan talks about the world of "Tsume Shogi"!
Applications are now being enthusiastically accepted!
Please apply via the "Tsume Shogi LABO" link below.
The instructor is 4-dan Rintaro Iwamura, who made Ryuo and Meijin Sota Fujii say, "I’m not confident I can beat him in solving tsume shogi quickly."
Those who want to catch a glimpse of this promising new 4-dan are also very welcome!
"Piece Making Workshop"
Fun Craft Corner!
You can take home a one-of-a-kind "Decorated Shogi Piece." Applications are now being accepted enthusiastically!
Applications can be made from the "Piece Making Workshop" link below.
- First, check out "How to Enjoy the Inagi Shogi Festival"!!
- Yasumitsu Sato Cup Children's Shogi Tournament
- Shogi Piece Making Workshop
- Instructional Matches
- Talk Show
- Spinning Shogi
- Children's Shogi Introductory Class
- Tsume Shogi LABO
- Professional Shogi Player Autograph & Photo Session
- Public Match "Next Move: Inagi Grand Prix"
- Dobutsu Shogi Craft Corner
- Women's Professional Shogi Players and Trump Relay Shogi
- Free Match Corner
- Commemorative Symposium – Shogi × Education × Community –
- Sound of Shogi (Shogi Goods Sales)
- Photo Spot – Inagi Memorial Match Seat –
- Stamp Rally – Embark on an Adventure on the Board! –
First, check out "How to Enjoy the Inagi Shogi Festival"!!
Yasumitsu Sato Cup Children's Shogi Tournament
This is a children's shogi tournament named after 9-dan Yasumitsu Sato of the Japan Shogi Association. Players are divided into classes based on skill level and compete in serious matches aiming for awards.
The second edition of this tournament—what will be the outcome of the intense battles among the future masters?
Advance registration only | Open to all spectators
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Duration |
From 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (Registration from 9:00 a.m.) |
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Locations |
TV Asahi Wakabadai Media Center Atrium |
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Eligibility |
Elementary and middle school students who can play shogi (preschool children also allowed) |
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Application Period |
From August 17 to October 1 |
Note: The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held from 3:00 p.m. at the i Plaza Hall.
About Application
One additional participant is being recruited for Class A!
(No same-day applications)
Shogi Piece Making Workshop
Create a one-of-a-kind original shogi piece!
Advance and same-day registration available
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Duration |
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
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Locations |
i Plaza 2nd Floor Practice Room |
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Eligibility |
Anyone |
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Application Period |
From August 17 to October 1 |
About Application
Instructional Matches
Instructional matches by professional shogi players and female professional players. Learn tips to improve your skills! Beginners are also welcome to participate.
Advance and same-day registration available
Note: You cannot specify the professional or female professional player.
Photo credit: Japan Shogi Association (same below)
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Professional Player Session |
Female Professional Player Session |
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Duration |
(1) 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (2) 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. |
(1) 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (2) 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. |
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Locations |
TV Asahi Wakabadai Media Center Lawn Plaza |
TV Asahi Wakabadai Media Center Lawn Plaza |
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Eligibility |
For those who can play shogi (preschool children also allowed) |
For those who can play shogi (preschool children also allowed) Note: Adults can now also apply! |
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Application Period |
From August 17 to September 15 |
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About Application
There are also a few same-day registration slots available. (There are no same-day registration slots for the session starting at 12:00 p.m.)
Same-day applications start at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 4 (at the special reception on the 1st floor of i Plaza).
(Advance reservations are fully booked)
Talk Show
Professional shogi players deliver fun talks with exclusive episodes about the behind-the-scenes of matches and the daily lives of players!
Advance and same-day registration available
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Duration |
1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
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Locations |
i Plaza 2nd Floor, Large Conference Room |
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Eligibility |
Anyone |
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Application Period |
August 17 to September 30 |
About Application
There are also a few slots available for same-day applications.
Same-day applications start at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 4 (at the special reception on the 1st floor of i Plaza).
(Advance reservations are fully booked)
Now accepting lots of questions for the talk show "Gathering of Shogi Player YouTubers"!!
Please submit them using the form below.
Spinning Shogi
Professional and female professional shogi players take turns making moves while rotating around. Beginners are also welcome to participate.
Advance and same-day registration available
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Professional Player Session |
Female Professional Player Session |
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Duration |
12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. |
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Locations |
i Plaza 2nd Floor Playroom |
i Plaza 2nd Floor Playroom |
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Eligibility |
Anyone (Preschool children also welcome) |
Anyone (Preschool children also welcome) Note: Adults can now also apply! |
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Application Period |
From August 17 to September 15 |
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About Application
There are also a few slots available for same-day applications.
Same-day applications start at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 4 (at the special reception on the 1st floor of i Plaza).
(Advance reservations are fully booked)
Children's Shogi Introductory Class
An introductory class for those who have never experienced shogi before. You can easily learn how to arrange and move the pieces.
Advance and same-day registration available
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1st |
2nd |
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Duration |
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. |
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Locations |
i Plaza 2nd Floor Medium Conference Room |
i Plaza 2nd Floor Medium Conference Room |
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Eligibility |
Elementary and middle school students (preschool children also allowed) |
Elementary and middle school students (preschool children also allowed) |
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Application Period |
From August 17 to September 15 |
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About Application
There are also a few slots available for same-day applications.
Same-day applications start at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 4 (at the special reception on the 1st floor of i Plaza).
(Advance reservations are fully booked)
Tsume Shogi LABO
A niche corner specializing in "Tsume Shogi." Welcome to the brain training mystery.
Advance and same-day registration available
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Duration |
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
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Locations |
i Plaza 2nd Floor, Large Conference Room |
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Eligibility |
Anyone |
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Application Period |
From August 17 to October 1 |
About Application
Professional Shogi Player Autograph & Photo Session
Get an autograph handed directly from your admired professional shogi player! Also, take a two-shot photo! Please bring your own smartphone or camera.
Advance and same-day registration available
Note: You cannot choose the professional shogi player.
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Duration |
1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
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Locations |
i Plaza Basement 2nd Floor Studio |
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Eligibility |
Anyone |
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Application Period |
From August 17 to September 15 |
About Application
There are also a few slots available for same-day applications.
Same-day applications start at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 4 (at the special reception on the 1st floor of i Plaza).
(Advance reservations are fully booked)
Public Match "Next Move: Inagi Grand Prix"
All visitors can participate in the "Three-Choice Quiz" to guess the "next move" during the match! Even if you don’t know the rules of shogi, you might still advance! Could you be the champion of the Inagi Grand Prix among about 400 participants!? Those who make it to the end will receive a special prize only available on this day.
Anyone｜Free Admission｜No Registration Required
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Duration |
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Doors open at 2:30 p.m.) |
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Locations |
i Plaza Basement 1st Floor Hall |
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Capacity |
About 360 people (first-come, first-served on the day) |
Note: The awards ceremony for the "Yasumitsu Sato Cup Children's Shogi Tournament" is scheduled to be held at the beginning.
There are also various hands-on experience programs below during the public matches (such as witness experience and piece tossing experience; paid).
About Application for the "Next Move Inagi Grand Prix" Experience Program
Would you like to have a premium experience at the public matches?
Advance Registration Only｜Elementary and Middle School Students (Priority for residents and students in the city)
Application Period: August 17 to August 31
The application period has ended.
Dobutsu Shogi Craft Corner
A craft activity that even small children who don’t understand the rules of shogi can enjoy.
(1) Animal Shogi Coloring
(2) Animal Shogi Papercraft
Open to all | Free of charge | No registration required
| Animal Shogi Coloring | Animal Shogi Papercraft | |
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| Duration | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Locations | TV Asahi Wakabadai Media Center | TV Asahi Wakabadai Media Center |
| Capacity | 200 people (first-come, first-served on the day) | 80 people (first-come, first-served on the day) |
Dobutsu Shogi Match Corner
A match corner is set up next to the craft corner.
Let's play a match using your very own Dobutsu Shogi made in the craft corner!
Women's Professional Shogi Players and Trump Relay Shogi
This is a shogi game where you move pieces in the column indicated by the number on the drawn card.
20 Players VS Female Professional Shogi Players... Is Luck Your Enemy or Ally!?
No prior registration required｜First come, first served on the day
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Duration |
2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. |
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Locations |
i Plaza 2nd Floor Medium Conference Room |
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Eligibility |
Elementary and middle school students (preschool children also allowed) |
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Capacity |
20 People (First Come, First Served on the Day) |
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Participation Fee |
Free |
How to Participate
- Reception will be on a first-come, first-served basis from 9:30 a.m. at the Shogi Festival i Plaza special reception (i Plaza 1st floor Wakabadai Branch Office).
- After applying at the special reception, please receive a wristband from the staff and come to the Trump Relay Shogi venue at least 5 minutes before the start.
Note: Parents or Guardians are not allowed to accompany (for preschool children, up to one Parent or Guardian may accompany).
Free Match Corner
Let's Play Matches with Players of Various Skill Levels!
Anyone｜Free Participation｜No Registration Required
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Duration |
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
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Locations |
TV Asahi Wakabadai Media Center Lawn Plaza |
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Capacity |
30 people at a time |
Commemorative Symposium – Shogi × Education × Community –
We will hold a keynote lecture by Takayuki Anjimine, a leading authority on "Research on the Educational Significance of Shogi," who has also authored many books.
After the keynote lecture, don't miss the panel discussion featuring professional shogi players and comedians who are shogi fans!
Anyone｜Free Participation｜No Registration Required
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Click here for details of the commemorative symposium
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Venue: i Plaza Basement 1st Floor Hall
Sound of Shogi (Shogi Goods Sales)
The official Shogi Hall shop "Ki no Oto" will be exhibiting! Get your shogi goods here.
| Date & Time | October 4 (Sunday) 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Locations | i Plaza Basement 1st Floor Gallery |
Photo Spot – Inagi Memorial Match Seat –
Take a commemorative photo feeling like a professional shogi player! This photo spot lets you take pictures as if you are playing a match across the board.
A life-size panel of that shogi player is also coming! How about a commemorative photo?
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Date & Time |
October 3 (Saturday) 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. October 4 (Sunday) 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Note: On the 3rd (Saturday), held within the National Shogi Summit 2026 |
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Locations |
i Plaza Basement 1st Floor (Life-size professional player panels only on the 4th) TV Asahi Wakabadai Media Center Atrium |
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Fees |
Free |
Stamp Rally – Embark on an Adventure on the Board! –
Go around the corners inside the venue and collect stamps! Depending on your points, various prizes are available, ranging from shogi goods to participation awards.
Note: Please understand that the number of prizes is limited.
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Date & Time |
October 3 (Saturday) 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. October 4 (Sunday) 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Note: On the 3rd (Saturday), held within the National Shogi Summit 2026 |
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Locations |
i Plaza, TV Asahi Wakabadai Media Center, etc. |
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Fees |
Free |
Notes
- Please refrain from eating inside the venue.
- Performing professional players and programs are subject to change due to circumstances.
- In the event that malicious nuisance behavior is confirmed, strict measures will be taken. Please understand this in advance.
Related Information
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National Shogi Summit 2026
Held on Saturday, October 3 - Inagi Shogi Festival Overview
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