Kishu Aki Matsuri (Wakayama Autumn Festival) 2026

Dates & time: November 7, 2026 (Sat) 10:00〜19:00（花火は18:00頃から約10分）
cost: Free entry. Sports-day events ¥200 per person per event (ball toss free); 300 m race ¥1,000.
Venue & access: Wakayama City Sports Ground There is no car park at the venue; visitors are asked to come by public transport. Bicycle parking available.

There are 2 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Wakayama City Sports Ground. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A free neighbourhood autumn festival at the Wakayama City Sports Ground, now in its third year. It was started by local strawberry farmer Nakayama Yuta after the residents' association festival he had helped with was discontinued, so that local kids would still have a festival to look forward to. All day there's a drop-in sports day anyone can join solo (dodgeball, tug-of-war, relays, ball toss), a 300 m race championship, food stalls, food trucks and a kids' fair, and it wraps up with about ten minutes of fireworks from 18:00. A good pick for families wanting to spend a whole day out.

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Sports day

¥200 per person per event (ball toss free). Every participant gets a small prize

Other attractions

Kids' fair, sports taster sessions
Food stalls, food trucks and a sweets truck

Rain

Backup date: Sunday 8 November

※Enquiries: Kishu Aki Matsuri Executive Committee (kishyumatsuri@gmail.com / 080-4646-0750)

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FAQ

Is entry free?

Yes. Sports-day events cost ¥200 per person per event (the ball toss is free), and the 300 m race costs ¥1,000.

Can I join the sports day on my own?

Dodgeball and tug-of-war accept individuals. Relays are for teams of four, and the ball toss is for preschoolers only.

What happens if it rains?

Sunday 8 November is the backup date. Decisions are announced on the organiser's Instagram.

Is there parking?

No. Visitors are asked to use public transport; bicycle parking is provided.