Heijokyo Autumn Sangaku Festa 2026

Suzakumon Hiroba, Heijo Palace Site Historical Park

location
Suzakumon Hiroba, Heijo Palace Site Historical Park
period
October 9, 2026 (Fri) - October 12, 2026 (Mon)
Time
10:00–20:30
cost
Free entry, no registration. Food and goods priced by each stall
access
Nara Kotsu bus to "Suzakumon Hiroba-mae" (from Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station south exit, Kintetsu Nara or JR Nara Station), right by the stop. On foot, about 20 minutes from Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station. Parking is limited, so use public transport.

Why You Should Visit

A free four-day autumn festival at Suzakumon Hiroba in the Heijo Palace Site Historical Park. Street performance modelled on sangaku, the entertainment of Nara's ancient capital, is the core, with food stalls from around Japan, an ancient-style market and an art select shop; after dark come fireworks, a drone show and night bubbles. This is the third edition. On October 10 and 11, ZUTOMAYO also plays a solo open-air show at the Chodoin site in the same park, so the grounds stay busy all day. With the Suzakumon Gate as a backdrop, it is an easy festival to wander with family.

Essentials

There are 2 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Suzakumon Hiroba, Heijo Palace Site Historical Park. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Main programme:

  • Sangaku street performance
  • Food stalls from around Japan
  • Ancient-style market
  • Art select shop
  • Fireworks at night (planned for alternate days), drone show and night bubbles
  • Stalls supporting people with disabilities and SDGs activities such as "Spogomi" litter-picking

Related in the same park (Oct 10–11):

  • ZUTOMAYO special show "Bunka Denrai" (temporary open-air venue at the Chodoin site, ticketed)
  • Free "Matsuri Area" (plaza east of the Saeki Gate, 10:00–17:30 planned): 20+ food stalls, workshops, mini games, side stage, photo spots and a stamp rally

※On Oct 10–11 the park and nearby roads will be crowded with concertgoers

出典: 奈良県みんなでたのしむ大芸術祭(みん芸)

FAQ

Do I need a ticket or reservation?
No. The Sangaku Festa is free with no registration. The ZUTOMAYO concert on October 10–11 is a separate event and needs a paid ticket.
Are there fireworks every night?
Fireworks are planned for alternate days. Check the organiser's announcements for exact dates and times.
Can I come by car?
Parking is limited and the organisers ask visitors not to drive. Especially on October 10–11, when the concert is on, come by bus or on foot.

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