Kyushu Olle Minamishimabara Course: Autumn Fair 2026 - 11th Anniversary Olle

About this event

Held in Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, the "Kyushu Olle Minamishimabara Course 'Autumn Fair 2026 - 11th Anniversary Olle -'" is an event commemorating the 11th anniversary of the establishment of the Minamishimabara course of "Olle," a trekking course originating from Jeju Island, South Korea. Held on Monday (national holiday), November 23, 2026, participants can fully enjoy walking while taking in the beautiful autumn scenery of Minamishimabara. On the day of the event, Kuchinotsu Port Green Park will serve as the meeting location, with check-in starting at 8:00 AM, and an opening ceremony and start scheduled for 9:00 AM. The participation fee is 1,000 yen (free for preschool children), with a capacity of the first 200 people. Various hospitality is prepared along the course, and with the cooperation of the Minato Oasis Kuchinotsu Steering Committee, lively performances by local entertainers such as band performances, shinobue flute, accordion, and Japanese taiko drums will also be held. Furthermore, the Olle tradition of serving free hand-stretched Shimabara somen noodles at the finish point will be carried out, allowing participants to savor local flavors as well. Continuing from the previous event, a campaign offering free participation will be conducted for those who stay overnight in Minamishimabara City on the day before the event. In addition, with the cooperation of Kuchinotsu Dolphin Watching, a shuttle boat (500 yen paid upon boarding) from the finish point to the Kuchinotsu Port Terminal will operate, making transit convenient. Applications can be made via telephone, email, FAX, or Minamishimabara City official LINE, and the application deadline is Friday, November 13, 2026.

Venue

Kuchinotsu Port Green Park

3748 Kuchinotsu-cho Hei, Minamishimabara, Nagasaki 859-2504