Ashikita Town Tourism Festival 2026

About this event

Held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, in Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, the "Ashikita Town Tourism Festival 2026" is an autumn celebration bringing together regional culture, hands-on experiences, and local gourmet food. The venue is the former Hakaisi Elementary School grounds, running from 10:00 to 16:00. One of the main highlights is the "Utasebune Cruising," with four scheduled departures at 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, and 14:00. This cruising operates via advance lottery, with an application period from Monday, October 26 to Monday, November 9. On stage, unique local performances will be presented, such as the Ashikita Matchlock Gun Troop demonstration (from 11:00), Hakaisi Nursery School Taiko (from 11:30), Dance Stair (from 12:30), and Yunoka Taiko (from 13:30). Furthermore, a fish-catching experience starts at 14:30, followed by an exciting lottery draw at 15:30. Areas open throughout the day include the Ashikita Marche, an e-sports experience, Mini 4WD experiences, a petting zoo, and salt-making workshops, offering content that a wide range of generations from adults to children can enjoy. It is an event where visitors can fully appreciate the charms of Ashikita in autumn through all five senses.

Venue

Former Koishi Elementary School Site

Koishi, Ashikita-machi, Ashikita-gun, Kumamoto 869-5575