Munakata Ancient Festival in Iseking 2026

About this event

Held at the Munakata City Takuma Ishihata Ruins Historical Park (Iseking Munakata) in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, "Munakata Ancient Festival in Iseking 2026" is an event combining ancient romance with modern fun. The venue features a market offering miscellaneous goods themed after earthenware and burial mounds excavated within Munakata City, as well as food trucks serving ancient-style cuisine and history-inspired dishes. Visitors can deepen their understanding of the ancient era through historical activities such as archery trials, stone knife crafting, and guided tours of the ruins. In addition, experiential workshops with ancient costumes and musical instruments provided by the Kyuhaku Caravan are scheduled. Furthermore, a talk event by the city's cultural heritage specialists on cultural properties and archaeology will be held, promising a day full of learning and discovery. Using public transportation to visit is recommended. In case of rain, the event will be postponed to the following day, though the lineup of exhibitors may change upon postponement.

Venue

Iseking Munakata

2-2-13 Takuma, Munakata, Fukuoka 811-3431