Himeji International Exchange Festival 2026

Dates & time: October 25, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–15:00
cost: Free entry (world food 300 yen per plate, tea ceremony 450 yen, cultural experiences 200 yen each)
Venue & access: Otemae Park, Himeji About 13 min on foot from the north exit of JR Himeji Station. Bicycles can use the limited bike parking on the north side of Otemae Park (no cycling into the park).

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Otemae Park, Himeji, and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn festival of international exchange in Otemae Park, just south of Himeji Castle — 2026 marks its 28th edition. Food from ten countries is served at 300 yen a plate: Brazilian feijoada, Syrian qatayef, Pakistani chicken karahi with roti and more. The stage features folk dance and music, and around the park you can try on traditional costumes, get face painting, join short language lessons in six languages, try calligraphy and origami, or sit in on a Japanese tea ceremony. Free entry, and easy to enjoy with kids.

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Cultural experiences

Traditional costume try-on, face painting
Language lessons (English, Chinese, Korean, Nepali, Indonesian, Japanese)
Aboriginal art
Japanese culture (calligraphy and origami), Japanese tea ceremony

Stage

Folk dance and live music (programme to be announced)

* Enquiries: Himeji City International Strategy Office (International Exchange Center) 079-287-0820

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FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

Entry is free. World food is 300 yen a plate, the tea ceremony 450 yen, and cultural experiences such as costume try-on 200 yen each.

What if it rains?

It goes ahead in rain. It is cancelled if a weather warning (other than a high-wave warning) is in effect at 7:00 on October 25; the decision is posted on the Himeji Cultural and International Exchange Foundation website.

How many countries' food is available?

Ten: Mexico, Vietnam, Syria, China, Japan, Brazil, Australia, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.