Why You Should Visit
An annual autumn community festival held among the burial mounds of Mino in Himeji's Shigo district, now in its 21st year. Wako Park, dotted with ancient kofun tombs, hosts a special open-air show by Sakura Circus, a traditional monkey performance (sarumawashi), a taiko drum show and yosakoi dancing. From 16:30 the burial mounds are lit up, giving the park a very different look after dark. Admission is free, making it an easy day out for families who want to combine a walk around the tombs with live performances.
Programs
Timetable & Map
Essentials
- location
- Mino Kofun Group Wako Park
- period
- November 1, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 10:00–17:00 (burial mounds lit up from 16:30)
- cost
- Free admission
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- From bus stop 15 at the north exit of JR Himeji Station, take a bus bound for Mino Kofungun (about 30 min) and get off at Mino-no-Sato Koryukan-mae. By car, about 3 min from Himeji-Higashi ramp on the Himeji Bypass (parking at the Shigo Gakuin lower-division school grounds).
- NOTE
What's on
- Two parts (from 10:00 and from 12:30) with stage shows, hands-on activities, festival stalls and prize draws all day
- Kofun-themed activities such as magatama bead-making and fire-making, plus a mini petting zoo on Tumulus No. 9
- Free rice porridge and miso dengaku from 11:30
- The burial mounds are lit up from 16:30
- Unveiling of a wood carving by Mei Koiwa, made in collaboration with the Mino burial mounds
*No pets in the event areas
*Performers and content may change or be cancelled without notice
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 1 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Mino Kofun Group Wako Park. The map shows each with its walking time.
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