Aso Tateno Dam Festa 2026

About this event

Held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, around the Aso Tateno Dam in Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, the "Aso Tateno Dam Festa 2026" is a community-based festival co-hosted by Ozu Town and Minamiaso Village. Visitors can enjoy exclusive experiences available only here, such as tug-of-war on the dam crest (top of the dam body) and the "Aso Tateno Dam Tour" exploring the riverbed of Tateno Gorge and the inside of the dam, which are normally inaccessible. The tours require advance reservations, with "Course A (1.5 hours)" touring Tateno Gorge from the riverbed and "Course B (1 hour)" touring inside the dam body. The application deadline is Wednesday, November 18 at 17:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Tug-of-war tournaments will be held on the dam crest at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, with participation prizes provided. Other activities for families to enjoy all day include JR mini train rides, a Minecraft experience, picture book storytelling, and a stamp rally. Free distribution of emergency disaster preparedness food, along with craft beer, limited edition local sake, and specialties from Minamiaso Village and Ozu Town, are also planned. With opening taiko drum performances and an ending Eisa dance, the event stays lively throughout the day.

Venue

Aso Tateno Dam Observation Facility Tatetto

139-1 Tateno, Minamiaso-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto 869-1401