Nara Kizukai Wood Festival 2026

Why You Should Visit

A free event celebrating Nara-grown timber. On 2F, Aeon Hall hosts hands-on woodworking workshops such as log cutting and chopstick making, plus a corner to play with wooden toys made from Nara wood. On 1F, an exhibition shows wood craft works by local elementary and junior high students, with an awards ceremony on Oct 4 at 15:00. A concurrent event marking the 77th National Tree-Planting Festival adds a wooden gachapon giveaway, acorn planting, and a coloring corner.

Essentials

location

Aeon Mall Yamato-Koriyama (1F Kitakoji Court, 2F Aeon Hall)

period

October 3, 2026 (Sat) - October 4, 2026 (Sun)

Time

10:00〜17:00

cost

Free admission

Links

Official Website

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access

Bus from JR Koriyama or Kintetsu-Koriyama Station (fare ¥120–170) to Aeon Mall Yamato-Koriyama. By car, free parking for about 4,100 vehicles

There are 1 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Aeon Mall Yamato-Koriyama (1F Kitakoji Court, 2F Aeon Hall). The map shows each with its walking time.

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NOTE

Experience corner (2F Aeon Hall)

Log cutting
Chopstick making
Play area with wooden toys made from Nara wood
Quiz rally (with novelty prizes)

Exhibition (1F Kitakoji Court)

Wood craft exhibition by local elementary and junior high students
Awards ceremony on Oct 4 at 15:00

Held concurrently: 77th National Tree-Planting Festival commemorative event

Wooden gachapon giveaway
Acorn planting
Coloring corner

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FAQ

Is admission free?

Yes, both admission and the experience corners are free.

Is it suitable for families with children?

Yes. The lineup centers on kid-friendly activities like log cutting, wooden toys, acorn planting and coloring.

Is parking available?

Yes, Aeon Mall Yamato-Koriyama's free parking (about 4,100 spaces) is available.

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