Asuka-Fujiwara Classic Car Festival 2026

About this event

Held on Sunday, December 6, 2026, in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture, the "Asuka-Fujiwara Classic Car Festival 2026" is the first classic car event following the World Heritage inscription. Marking its 5th memorial iteration, 100 classic cars and supercars from all over Japan will gather. On the day of the event, displays of working vehicles, dance contests by kids and adults, and performances by a local hula dance studio are scheduled. In a special area inside the venue, a "Go-Kart & Traffic Safety Class" and "New Vehicle Exhibition" by special sponsoring companies will also be conducted. On the previous day, Saturday, December 5, at dusk, a parent-child starry sky class using astronomical telescopes powered by battery electric vehicles (BEV) will be held at the venue, offering rich content for families as well as car enthusiasts. The exhibited vehicles are classified into four categories: domestic and international classic cars produced before 1985, domestic and international classic cars produced before 2000, and supercars. In particular, vehicles participating in Class A will join the approximately two-hour "Asuka-Fujiwara Historic Parade" touring World Heritage sites including Asuka Palace Site, Asuka-dera Temple, Asuka Mizuochi Site, Fujiwara Palace Site, Moto-Yakushi-ji Temple Site, Ishibutai Tumulus, and Kashihara Shrine, offering a precious experience touring cultural properties. The event will be held from 9:30 to 15:00 at a special venue at Asuka Village Hall, and admission is free.

Venue

Asuka Village Hall

21 Tachibana, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara 634-0111