
20th Kasama New Chestnut Festival
Japanese name:第20回かさま新栗まつり
📅 Fri, Oct 2, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4, 2026
About this event
A perfect opportunity to fully enjoy the flavors of autumn, the "Kasama New Chestnut Festival" is an autumn tradition focusing on "chestnuts," a specialty of Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Held over 3 days this year as well, more than 80 shops will gather in one place. At the venue, fresh raw chestnuts, fragrant roasted chestnuts, a large variety of sweets and dishes made lavishly with chestnuts, and chestnut craft goods will be on sale. Don't miss this opportunity to savor to your heart's content the delicious chestnuts nurtured by Kasama City's rich nature. We bring you a chestnut-filled time that is rare to experience in everyday life. Participatory events are also abundant; in the chestnut sweets making experience, anyone from small children to adults can enjoy making their own original sweets. In addition, various games where you can get familiar with chestnuts are prepared, allowing the whole family to enjoy together.
Official website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Kasama Geijutsu no Mori Park Event Plaza
2345 Kasama, Kasama, Ibaraki 309-1611
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