Kishu Lacquerware Festival 2026｜11/7〜11/8 Access & Fees

Dates & time: November 7, 2026 (Sat) - November 8, 2026 (Sun) 9:00–16:00
cost: Free entry to the Household Goods Festival. Mini 4WD course runs: adults ¥500, free through junior high school
Venue & access: Kainan Hareame (Kainan Civic Disaster Prevention Park), Uruwashi-kan and Kainan City General Gymnasium Free shuttle bus from stop No. 4 at the west exit of JR Kainan Station to both festival venues. By car, use the Minami-Akasaka temporary parking (about 600 spaces, about 150m from the lacquerware venue)

There are 3 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Kainan Hareame (Kainan Civic Disaster Prevention Park), Uruwashi-kan and Kainan City General Gymnasium. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Once a year, the wholesalers and makers of Kishu lacquerware, made in Kainan, Wakayama, sell directly to visitors. At Kainan Hareame, the Great Lacquerware Market lines up bowls, trays, chopsticks and tiered jubako boxes, alongside an Umaimono Yokocho food alley run by the local restaurant association and other food stalls. Uruwashi-kan, the home base of Kishu lacquerware, holds special sales and maki-e decorating workshops, plus a Mini 4WD race on Nov 8. Over the same two days, the Household Goods Festival brings local kitchen and household goods makers together at Kainan City General Gymnasium, and free shuttle buses link the venues. A good trip if you want to pick out everyday tableware and kitchen tools where they are made.

NOTE

Kainan Hareame venue:

Great Lacquerware Market: 18 local wholesalers and makers (bowls, trays, chopsticks, jubako boxes and more)
Umaimono Yokocho food alley (Kainan restaurant association) and food stalls by local groups

Uruwashi-kan:

Special sales
Maki-e decorating workshop
Kishu Lacquerware Cup Mini 4WD race (Nov 8)

Household Goods Festival (Kainan City General Gymnasium):

23rd edition, with local household goods makers exhibiting

Parking:

Three Minami-Akasaka temporary lots (150, 200 and 260 spaces), open until 18:00
Temporary parking also at Uruwashi-kan (about 40 spaces)

※Inquiries: Kishu Lacquerware Cooperative 073-482-0322 / Household Goods Festival 073-483-6070

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FAQ

Can I get there by train?

Yes. Free shuttle buses run from stop No. 4 at the west exit of JR Kainan Station to both festival venues.

Is the Household Goods Festival at a different venue?

Yes, it is held at Kainan City General Gymnasium. Free shuttle buses connect it with the lacquerware venue.

Can I go by car?

Yes. The Minami-Akasaka temporary parking (about 600 spaces) is about 150m from the lacquerware venue and is open until 18:00.