Yayoi no Mura Kunisaki Ancient Festival 2026

About this event

Featured on the Kunisaki City official website, the 'Yayoi no Mura Kunisaki Ancient Festival 2026' is an event where visitors can learn about ancient life and culture through hands-on experiences of ancient craftsmanship and techniques. The 'Excavation Experience - Dream of Becoming an Archaeologist', where participants pretend to be archaeologists digging for treasure from the soil, is exclusive to elementary school students, and depending on what is found, it may even be exchanged for wonderful items. In addition, the 'Kunisakigaku' True/False Quiz Tournament allows both adults and children to take on quizzes about Kunisaki, with lavish prizes such as local specialties awarded to those who survive until the end. Furthermore, various ancient hands-on activity menus are prepared, including magatama bead making, glass bead (tombo-dama) making, plant dyeing experience (bags), fire-starting experience, and bow and arrow experience, which will end once materials run out. Exhibitions of works from various courses and operational demonstrations of the tatara ironmaking course are also highlights. This festival provides a valuable opportunity to experience, learn about, and enjoy ancient living.

Venue

Yayoi no Mura Ankoku-ji Settlement Ruins Park

1635 Kunisakimachi Ankokuji, Kunisaki, Oita 873-0504