Kayusai Chinese Festival (21st) 2026｜11/8(Sun) Access & Fees

Dates & time: November 8, 2026 (Sun) 11:00〜18:00頃
cost: Free entry. All purchases inside use festival vouchers (sold in ¥1,000 books at the on-site voucher booth, cash only); cash is not accepted at stalls and unused vouchers are non-refundable.
Venue & access: Minatomachi River Place Plaza 3, Naniwa-ku, Osaka Directly connected to JR Namba Station; right by Exit 26-B of Osaka Metro Namba Station (not Namba Walk exit B26). There is no parking at the venue.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Minatomachi River Place Plaza 3, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Once a year, a Chinatown pops up at Minatomachi River Place in Osaka's Minami district. Kayusai, a festival of Chinese culture, reaches its 21st edition in 2026. Under rows of red lanterns, Chinese restaurants and other food stalls gather, while the stage opens with a lion dance by students of the Osaka Chinese School, followed by traditional performing arts, dance and live music. The signature treat is free Shaoxing wine. There are festival games for kids such as bouncy-ball scooping, entry is free, and seating is provided so families can sit down to eat.

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Part of the line-up as announced on the official Instagram on 9 October 2026. There are more stalls, and they are being introduced one by one. Festival games include bouncy-ball scooping.

NOTE

Free Shaoxing wine

Kayusai's signature: top-grade, jar-aged Shaoxing wine served free, with refills
Until it runs out

Stage

Starts with the opening ceremony, followed by traditional performing arts, dance, live music and other acts rooted in Chinese culture
Every year the opening features a lion dance by students of the Osaka Chinese School
Performers and times are being announced on the official Instagram

Venue

Plenty of seating for eating (limited)

* Held rain or shine; the programme may change depending on the weather

* Some menu items sell out near closing time

* Food, stalls and stage line-up are subject to change

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FAQ

Can I pay with cash at the stalls?

No. Everything inside is paid with vouchers, bought with cash in ¥1,000 books at the on-site voucher booth on the day. Unused vouchers cannot be refunded.

Does it go ahead in the rain?

Yes, it is held rain or shine, though the programme may change depending on the weather.

Can I drive there?

There is no parking at the venue. It is directly connected to JR Namba Station and close to Osaka Metro Namba Station, so the train is the easiest way.

Is there seating?

Yes, plenty of seats are set up at the venue, though they are limited.