Kisaichi Maruyama Kofun Festival 2026

Dates & time: November 3, 2026 (Tue) 10:00–14:00
cost: Free admission (food and drink from stalls and food trucks are paid)
Venue & access: Kisaichi Maruyama Kofun Park From JR Ayabe Station (north exit), take the Ayabus Nishisaka Line to Yudono, then walk 5 minutes. Drivers can park at Ayabe Gunze Square and take the free shuttle bus to the venue.

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Why You Should Visit

Held every year on the November 3 national holiday, this free festival takes place at Kisaichi Maruyama Kofun Park in Ayabe, an ancient burial mound where two rulers of the middle Yura River basin were laid to rest about 1,600 years ago. The stage runs from taiko drumming and flamenco to a local hero show, a quiz about the mound, Showa-era pop songs and a high school jazz band. Children of junior high age and under can join a treasure hunt on top of the mound (first 30), and local community stalls and food trucks line the park. An easy autumn day out for families in northern Kyoto.

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Stage programme

Opening taiko (Kokyo Saga, Kogai Taiko)
Taiko (Kokyo Saga)
Flamenco (Rio de Yura)
Kimiranger hero show
Kisaichi Maruyama Kofun quiz
Lucy-chan's picture-card storytelling
Showa-era pop (Koi-san Band)
Manbou Jazz Band (Kyoto Prefectural Technical High School)

Treasure hunt on the mound

Junior high age and under, first 30

Stalls

Local community stalls: takoyaki, juice, zenzai, coffee, roasted chestnuts, matcha latte, grilled mochi, fries, karaage, lucky-dip games
Toyosato merchants' association: udon, sushi rolls, manju
Fresh vegetables from Kyoto Prefectural Agricultural College, matsutake from Fujiwara Seika, an outdoor tea ceremony, food trucks

Free shuttle bus (Ayabe Gunze Square car park <-> venue)

Outbound: Gunze Square 10:00 -> venue 10:15 / 10:45 -> 11:00
Return: venue 12:00 -> Gunze Square 12:15 / 13:30 -> 13:45 / 14:30 -> 14:45

*No boarding once the bus is full

Ayabus (Ayabe Station north exit <-> Yudono)

Outbound: Ayabe Sta. 9:33 -> Yudono 9:52 / 12:48 -> 13:07
Return: Yudono 10:52 -> Ayabe Sta. 11:11 / 14:02 -> 14:21

*Organised by the Kisaichi Maruyama Kofun Preservation Society

*Enquiries: Ayabe City Tourism Association, 0773-42-9550

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Food and drink from the stalls and food trucks are paid.

Who can join the treasure hunt?

Children of junior high school age and under, first 30 only.

Can I drive there?

A free shuttle bus runs from the Ayabe Gunze Square car park, leaving at 10:00 and 10:45, with returns from the venue at 12:00, 13:30 and 14:30. Boarding stops once a bus is full.