Asuka Star Festival 2026｜10/25(Sun)・11/1(Sun)

Next date: Sun, Oct 25
Dates & time: Oct 25 · Nov 1, 2026 (Sun) ・Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00–19:00
・Nov 1 (Sun) 9:30–17:00
Price & booking: Not stated for the market and parade; workshops and performances are paid and need advance booking (e.g. commemorative play ¥8,000 S / ¥5,500 A; joining the procession in costume ¥3,500) Workshops, performances and joining the procession in costume require advance booking (the procession via Jalan net, closing Oct 24 at 17:00). Booking details are on each program's page on the Asuka Historical National Government Park site.
Venue & access: Kitora Tumulus Area, Asuka Historical National Government Park (Shijin no Yakata and surroundings) 15 min walk from Kintetsu Tsubosakayama Station. By car, use Kitora Area Parking Lot 2 (free, 9:30–17:00).

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn festival on the theme of stars and ancient Japan, held around the Kitora Tumulus in Asuka, Nara. The star chart painted inside Kitora is said to be the oldest surviving full-scale Chinese-style star map in the world. In 2026, marking the World Heritage listing of the Asuka-Fujiwara capital sites and the 10th anniversary of the Shijin no Yakata mural center, each day has a different lineup: a re-enacted procession of Empress Saimei in ancient costume, a historical play, ancient-pattern dyeing workshops, folk performing arts and a lion-dance parade. The Kitora Star Market runs 10:00–15:00 on both days. A good stop for anyone into burial mounds and star lore, or families spending a day in Asuka.

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

Kitora Star Market

Both days 10:00–15:00
Oct 25: seasonal medicinal-herb lunch, organic coffee, vegan waffles, tacos and more
Nov 1: three stalls planned

*Asuka Village's notice lists the festival period as Oct 21–Nov 1.

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FAQ

Can I enjoy it without booking?

Workshops, performances and joining the procession in costume need advance booking. No booking is mentioned for the Kitora Star Market (10:00–15:00) or the Nov 1 circle dance and parade.

Is there parking?

Visitors are directed to Kitora Area Parking Lot 2 (free, 9:30–17:00).