Welcome to Furusato Festival 2026

About this event

Held in Hichiso Town, Gifu Prefecture, the Welcome to Furusato Festival 2026 is an event surrounded by beautiful nature that can be enjoyed across generations, from children to adults. The biggest highlight this year is a commemorative photo session with a gigantic dinosaur standing approximately 12 meters tall. Visitors have the rare and valuable opportunity to ride an aerial work platform vehicle to take pictures together with the dinosaur. In addition, there are plenty of exciting attractions, including displays of fire engines and Self-Defense Forces vehicles popular with children, a bingo tournament with luxurious prizes, as well as candy and rice cake tosses. Outdoor dining spaces and food trucks will appear at the venue, offering delicious gourmet food. A town bazaar by the Chamber of Commerce and various local organizations will also be held for shopping. Inside the Kamibuchi Community Center, a kids' corner will be set up where children can search for gems and make shrink-plastic keychains. A Molkky experience hosted by sports promotion committee members will also take place, providing a variety of activities. From dinosaur photo ops to shopping, craft activities, and gourmet food, it is an event the whole family can fully enjoy all day long. A free shuttle bus to the venue will be in service, making it convenient for visitors traveling from afar.

Venue

Hichiso Town Kamibuchi Community Center

4525-4 Kamibuchi, Hichiso-cho, Kamo-gun, Gifu 509-0511