The hot days are continuing, but as the height of summer passes, the season for strolling around town is approaching. An event perfect for this time of year will be held in Hayashima Town.
It is the “ALKARE Hayashima LINE Stamp Rally.” As the event name suggests, it is a digital stamp rally that makes use of LINE.
Visit spots around Hayashima Town and enjoy its history, culture, food, shopping, and more.
We spoke with a representative of the event’s organizer, the Hayashima Town Tourism Association, about the event.
The information provided was current when this article was published in September 2026. Please note that it may differ from current information.
What is the “ALKARE Hayashima LINE Stamp Rally”?
The “ALKARE Hayashima LINE Stamp Rally” is held from Sunday, September 13, to Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Visit tourist spots and shops in Hayashima Town (including some spots in Kurashiki City) and use the LINE app on your smartphone. It’s a simple system: just scan the QR code at each spot.
Some shops have conditions for earning a stamp, so check the requirements as you go.
Participation gifts and prizes are as follows:
- Everyone who collects stamps at four locations will receive an “ALKARE Hayashima Original Masking Tape.”
- 180 people will be selected by lottery to win local Hayashima specialties, meal vouchers, and more.
For more details, see the image below or visit the official website.
Interview with a representative of the event’s organizer, the Hayashima Town Tourism Association
We asked a representative of the event’s organizer, the Hayashima Town Tourism Association, about this event.
What made you decide to hold this event?
Representative
Hayashima Town has many attractions, including historic streetscapes, culture, tourist spots, and locally rooted shops. At the same time, even people who live in town or visit Hayashima regularly may say, “I didn’t know there was a place like this” or “I didn’t know there was a shop like this.” There are many attractions that people have yet to discover.
We planned this LINE stamp rally because we wanted to give people a reason to walk around town and visit places and shops they had never been to before, so they could discover new attractions in Hayashima Town.
What is the concept of this event?
Representative
The concept is “Discover new attractions in Hayashima Town while collecting stamps.”
Having the goal of “collecting stamps” gives people a reason to visit places they might otherwise pass by. We hope this will lead them to keep visiting town, thinking, “I’ll check out this shop” or “I’ll come back with my family next time.”
Who would you like to take part?
Representative
We hope people from all walks of life will participate, regardless of age or where they live. We would be delighted if people from outside the town took part as a reason to visit Hayashima Town.
This stamp rally is designed to encourage people to visit Hayashima Town multiple times during the event, rather than participating just once.
We hope that collecting stamps will help each participant find a “favorite place” or a “shop they want to visit again,” and that they will visit Hayashima Town many times—not only during the event, but afterward as well.
Do you have a message for our readers?
Representative
Hayashima Town has attractions—including its history, culture, streetscapes, and local shops—that you can truly appreciate by visiting in person. We hope you’ll enjoy the stamp rally and take your time exploring the town.
You can also revisit and enjoy shops you liked or places you’d like to see again.
We look forward to your participation!
From the Writer
I think the appeal of a stamp rally lies in the sense of accomplishment. It’s also nice that you can use your own smartphone instead of paper stamps.
The “ALKARE Hayashima LINE Stamp Rally” is designed to be enjoyed multiple times, and the event runs for a long time, so you can go around two or three times. By changing your route, you can visit shops and places that are different from the ones you saw last time.
There are still some warm days, but why not explore the attractions of Hayashima Town?
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ALKARE Hayashima LINE Stamp Rally
Locations:
Tourist spots and facilities in Hayashima Town, as well as member shops of the Hayashima Town Tourism Association (including some spots in Kurashiki City)
Dates:
Sunday, September 13–Sunday, November 8, 2026
*Prize drawing runs through Sunday, November 15.
How to participate:
Simply scan the QR code at each checkpoint with your smartphone (LINE app registration required).
Prize drawing location:
Hayashima Town Tourist Center (596 Maegata, Hayashima Town)
*Closed Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, closed the following day).
More information:
https://ikode.jp/2026/07/06/alkale-rally/