ART FES in KITO 2026｜11/14〜11/15 Access & Fees

Dates & time: November 14, 2026 (Sat) - November 15, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–16:00 (music stage runs from 11:00 to around 14:00 each day)
cost: Free entry. Stage viewing is free with no sign-up. Some workshops are paid (papier-mache painting 550 yen, for example).
Venue & access: KITO FOREST MARKET SHIMOICHI From Kintetsu Shimoichiguchi Station, about 12 min by Nara Kotsu bus to the KITO-Haratani-guchi stop, then a 1-min walk.

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Why You Should Visit

A two-day art and music event held for the first time this year as the "art stage" of Nara Prefecture's arts festival Mingei. The venue, KITO FOREST MARKET SHIMOICHI, is a former elementary school in Shimoichi, Yoshino District, now converted into a complex with shops, a cafe-restaurant and a craft brewery. On the outdoor lawn stage, performers change by day, including Nara-born singer-songwriter Manami Yamasaki and singing magician David Chinsuko. Indoors there is a touring exhibition of the original artworks behind "Big Hata in Todaiji", a private museum and hands-on workshops such as papier-mache painting and mask making. Stage viewing is free with no sign-up, which makes this an easy autumn day out in Yoshino for families.

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NOTE

Exhibitions (indoor)

Touring exhibition of the original artworks for "Big Hata in Todaiji"
Private museum

Workshops (indoor, no sign-up)

Papier-mache painting (550 yen)
Make-your-own mask
KITO FOREST MARKET SHIMOICHI's own workshops are also listed for the same days

About the venue

A former elementary school converted into a complex with a farm-to-table restaurant, a cafe, a craft brewery, a local specialty shop and a kids' play area with a climbable bookshelf
Outside food and drink cannot be brought into the building; visitors are directed to the restaurant, cafe and market inside
Wheelchair-accessible toilet available

*The stage schedule may change in rainy weather

*Inquiries: Nara Prefecture Mingei Arts Festival Executive Committee Office, 0742-27-8488 (weekdays 9:00–17:00)

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FAQ

Do I need to sign up to watch the stage?

No. Entry and stage viewing are both free, and you can simply walk in on the day.

Do the workshops need a reservation?

No reservation is needed. Papier-mache painting costs 550 yen, and there are others such as mask making. Some are paid.

What happens if it rains?

The music stage is outdoors, and the organizer notes the schedule may change in rainy weather. The exhibitions and workshops are indoors.

Can I bring my own food?

Outside food and drink cannot be brought into the building. The restaurant, cafe and market inside the facility are available.