Ashiya Sand Sculpture Exhibition 2026

About this event

Held in Ashiya Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, Ashiya Sand Sculpture Exhibition 2026 is an event where visitors can enjoy spectacular sand sculpture art made solely with sand and water. This year's theme is 'Transcending Time and Space: A Journey Around the World - The Soccer Kingdom Made of Sand', featuring impressive sand sculptures created by domestic and international sculptors. Sand sculptures are extremely delicate and always at risk of collapsing, yet sculptors take on the challenge in a one-shot creation. The fleeting nature of completed sand sculptures, which cannot be preserved for long, is also one of the major appeals of this event. Presenting different expressions day and night, the sand sculptures invite visitors into a mystical world. Sound and light shows as well as illuminations are held at the venue, allowing guests to enjoy the enchanting appearance of sand sculptures at night, distinct from the daytime. It is an event where visitors from children to adults can experience the fundamental joy of playing with sand.

Venue

Ashiya Seaside Park Leisure Pool Aquasian

1455-284 Ashiya, Ashiya-machi, Onga District, Fukuoka 807-0133