PROGRAM, ACCOMMODATION & LOCATION

what, when & where

PROGRAM

10 APRIL

  • Trainee Judges Training – Educational Program: part I (daytime)

    • Structured training and assessment sessions in AKIHO judging standards and methodology. Reserved for AKIHO Trainee Judges as part of the pathway toward potential eligibility for future examination in Japan.

11 APRIL

  • Trainee Judges Training – Educational Program: part II (daytime)

    • Continuation of the Trainee Judges training program. These sessions support development and assessment in preparation for the official AKIHO examination track in Japan.

  • Nintei Examination (time to be announced)

    • If Nintei applies to you, please take the examination on Saturday to help keep the show day running smoothly. The Nintei moment on show day is for emergencies only.

  • Exhibitor Check-In - Vald Hotel Meeting Room (17:00)

    • Collection of competition materials, including entry number tag.

    • Completion of outstanding payments (for cash transactions).

  • Celebratory reunion dinner - Vald Hotel Restaurant (~20:00)

12 APRIL

  • Access to show grounds (07:30)

  • Exhibitor Registration & Competition Materials Pick-Up - show grounds (8:00)

  • Nintei Examination - Back-up Moment (08:15)

    • Emergencies only. We strongly recommend completing Nintei on Saturday to help keep the show day running smoothly.

  • Opening ceremony: General Welcome & Judges Presentation (09:00-09:30)

  • Exhibition - part I: Individual judgement (09:45-13:00)

  • Lunchtime (13:00)

  • Exhibition - part II: Ranking & Awards Ceremony (14:30)

  • Farewell dinner - Vald Hotel Restaurant (20:00)

AKIHO EUROPE TRAINEE JUDGES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Before Shinbokuten, AKIHO Europe will hold the AKIHO Europe Trainee Judges Educational Program. These sessions are reserved for AKIHO Trainee Judges and provide structured training and assessment in AKIHO judging standards and methodology, as part of our ongoing alignment with AKIHO Headquarters’ judging framework.

The program supports the development of future judges and forms part of the pathway through which eligible candidates may progress toward the official AKIHO examination track in Japan.*

  • At present, the official judging examinations in Japan are conducted in Japanese and therefore require Japanese language proficiency. For more information on requirements on becoming an AKIHO judge, please contact us.

ACCOMODATION

While the Torino area offers a good a number of hotels and apartments that accept dogs, AKIHO Europe's personal recommendation is Vald Hotel in Val Della Torre. Its location is conveniently close to the show grounds and there is enough green around to take your dogs for a walk. 

For further information, please visit Vald Hotel’s website or book a room via Booking.com.

Multi-story hotel or apartment building with a parking lot in front, mountains in the background, under a clear blue sky.

LOCATION

Below is a list of relevant addresses, click on each name to take you directly to Google Maps.

SHOW

European Hozonkai Championship
Via Alpignano 47
10040 Givoletto (Torino)

EAT & SLEEP

Vald Hotel
Via Lanzo 35
10040 Val Della Torre (Torino)

EAT

Ristorante Dei Cacciatori
Via Rivasacco 2
10040 Givoletto (Torino)

COFFEE & PASTRY

Pasticceria Il Chocco Tostato
Via Alpignano 128
10040 Val della Torre (Torino)