Japanese Halloween Yokai Festival in Yao 2026

Dates & time: October 31, 2026 (Sat) 11:00〜17:00
cost: Free entry. Food is priced by each stall.
Venue & access: Yamashiro 1-chome Daiichi Park (Kaimono Koen on Yao Family Road) About 400 m north of Kintetsu-Yao Station (Kintetsu Osaka Line), along Yao Family Road shopping street

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Why You Should Visit

On Halloween day itself, the small "shopping park" on Yao Family Road shopping street hosts a festival where the costumes are Japanese yokai rather than Western monsters. Around 50 yokai performers gather from all over Japan, and you can meet them and take photos together. There is kids' dance, a make-up corner and other activities, plus food from local restaurants. Children of elementary-school age or younger who come in costume receive sweets, and entry is free. A relaxed neighborhood Halloween for families exploring Yao, a short walk from Kintetsu-Yao Station.

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What's on

Meet and take photos with about 50 yokai from across Japan
Kids' dance, make-up corner and other activities
Food from local restaurants
Sweets for costumed children of elementary-school age or younger

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FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

No, entry is free. Food is bought at each stall.

Who gets the free sweets?

Children of elementary-school age or younger who come in costume.

Can I take photos with the yokai?

Yes. You can meet the roughly 50 yokai gathered from across Japan and take photos with them.