ALKARE Hayashima LINE Stamp Rally ~ Let's Adventure in Hayashima with a Smartphone in Hand!

Although the hot days continue, the true summer has passed, and the season suitable for walking around town has arrived. An event perfect for such a season will be held in Hayashima Town.

That is the ALKARE Hayashima LINE Stamp Rally. As the event name suggests, it is a digital stamp rally utilizing LINE.

You can enjoy history, culture, gourmet food, shopping, and more by visiting various spots in Hayashima Town.

We spoke with a representative from the Hayashima Town Tourism Association, the event's organizer, about the event.

What is the "ALKARE Hayashima LINE Stamp Rally"?

The "ALKARE Hayashima LINE Stamp Rally" will be held from September 13, 2026 (Sunday) to November 8, 2026 (Sunday).

Using the LINE app on your smartphone, you will visit tourist spots and stores in Hayashima Town (some spots in Kurashiki City are included). It is a simple system where you just need to scan the QR codes located at each spot.

Please note that some stores have conditions for earning stamps, so be sure to check the conditions as you proceed.

The participation prizes and rewards are as follows.

• Everyone who collects stamps from 4 locations will receive an "ALKARE Hayashima Original Masking Tape."
• 180 people will be selected to win local specialties and meal vouchers unique to Hayashima.

For more details, please check the images below or the official website.

Interview with a representative from the Hayashima Town Tourism Association

We spoke with a representative from the Hayashima Town Tourism Association about this event.

What was the reason for holding this event?

Representative

Hayashima Town has various attractions, including historical townscapes, culture, tourist spots, and locally rooted stores. On the other hand, even for those who live in the town or visit Hayashima regularly, there are still many unknown attractions such as "I didn't know there was a place like this" or "I didn't know there was a store like this."

Therefore, we planned this LINE stamp rally to create an opportunity for people to actually walk around the town and visit places and stores they have never been to before, allowing them to discover new attractions in Hayashima Town.

What is the concept of this event?

Representative

The concept is to discover new attractions in Hayashima Town while collecting stamps.

Having the goal of "collecting stamps" creates an opportunity to visit places that one might normally pass by. From there, we aim for participants to think, "I want to try going to this store" or "Next time, I want to come with my family," leading to continued visits to the town.

What kind of people do you want to participate?

Representative

We would like a wide range of people, regardless of age or where they live, to participate. We would be happy if people from outside the town participate as an opportunity to visit Hayashima Town.

This stamp rally is designed so that participants can visit Hayashima Town multiple times during the period, not just once.

By collecting stamps, we hope that each participant will find their "favorite place" or "store they want to visit again," and that they will continue to visit Hayashima Town not only during the event period but also afterward.

Do you have a message for the readers?

Representative

Hayashima Town has attractions that can only be felt by actually visiting, such as history, culture, townscapes, and local stores. We hope you enjoy the stamp rally and take your time exploring the town.

Additionally, you can revisit your favorite stores or places you want to go to again and enjoy them.

We look forward to your participation!

Conclusion

I believe the charm of the stamp rally lies in the sense of accomplishment. It is also great that it utilizes your smartphone instead of a paper-based stamp rally.

The "ALKARE Hayashima LINE Stamp Rally" is designed to be enjoyable multiple times, and since the duration is long, you can enjoy it in two or three rounds. By changing the course you take, you can visit different stores and places than last time.

Although there are still some hot days, why not explore the attractions of Hayashima Town?

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