Disaster & Crime Prevention Festa in Heijokyo 2026

Dates & time: December 6, 2026 (Sun) 10:30〜16:00
cost: No fee listed by the organisers. Food stalls charge their own prices
Venue & access: Heijo Palace Site Historical Park Nara Kotsu bus to "Suzakumon Hiroba-mae" (from Kintetsu Nara, JR Nara or Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station south exit). About 20 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station

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

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Why You Should Visit

A one-day event at the Heijo Palace Site Historical Park on December 6 where you can see, touch and try out disaster and crime prevention. Fire engines come to the park, with corners for firefighting and earthquake simulation, a vehicle display, and a Kids' Safety Licence for children. You can also pose for photos in firefighter, JAF and ALSOK uniforms, look at an electric vehicle and a security robot, and eat at the food and market area with stalls. It runs alongside the Nara Prefectural Police Festa. A good outing for families whose kids love emergency vehicles and uniforms.

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Main areas

Disaster prevention: firefighting and earthquake simulation
Crime prevention and road safety: vehicle display, Kids' Safety Licence
Stage: colour guard performance by the Nara City Volunteer Fire Corps
Displays: electric vehicle, security robot
Uniform photos: firefighter, JAF and ALSOK uniforms
Food and market: stalls
Mascots Shikamaro-kun and Nappy visit

※Goes ahead in light rain

※Enquiries: Heijo Palace Site Historical Park office, 0742-35-8201

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FAQ

Does it go ahead in the rain?

It goes ahead in light rain. In bad weather, check the Heijo Palace Site Historical Park website.

What can children try?

Firefighting and earthquake simulation, a Kids' Safety Licence, and photos in firefighter, JAF and ALSOK uniforms.

Can I come by car?

The park has the Nara Meguri Heijo-kyuseki-mae car park, but spaces are limited, so the bus is the safer choice.