
Festival
Arida Kyoho Village Opening Ceremony
Japanese name:有田巨峰村オープニングセレモニー
📅 Sun, Aug 23, 2026
About this event
At Arida Kyoho Village, boasting the largest scale in Kansai, an opening ceremony will be held to commemorate the arrival of the grape-picking season. On the day, powerful Japanese drum (wadaiko) performances and a lovely balloon release by local nursery school children will take place. Furthermore, the highly popular mochi-throwing with prizes to liven up the venue is also scheduled, making it an event for adults and children alike. Please enjoy this special day heralding the start of grape picking at Arida Kyoho Village.
Official website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Arida Kyoho Village
Oaza Kawaguchi 1054-213, Kawaguchi, Aridagawa-cho, Arida-gun, Wakayama 643-0313
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