Kaseda-fumoto Old Folk Houses + Art 2026: 7th Anniversary of Traditional Building Preservation District Designation — Coloring Kaseda-fumoto with Food and Art

About this event

Commemorating the 7th anniversary of national designation of the "Kaseda-fumoto" Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture, a collaboration event between tradition and art will be held. Contemporary art and sand sculptures will be exhibited in the samurai residences and the Masuyama Canal of Kaseda-fumoto, allowing visitors to appreciate their fusion with old folk house spaces. Guided tours by artists will also be conducted. Furthermore, a wide variety of activities combining food and art are planned, including lunch at Kurusuya, sales of bread and baked confections baked at shops in Minamisatsuma City, a Kaseda blacksmithing experience, and Satsuma biwa performances. It is an event where visitors can savor historic streetscapes, contemporary art, and delicious food during a pleasant autumn moment. On weekends and national holidays, old folk houses and art pieces will be illuminated at select samurai residences.

Venue

Sameshima Hiroshi House Residence

17824 Kaseda Takeda, Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima 897-0002