Kishu Negoroji Kakuban Festival 2026

period: November 21, 2026 (Sat)
cost: Free
Venue & access: Former Wakayama Prefectural Assembly Hall, Michi-no-Eki Negoro Rekishi-no-Oka and Negoroji Temple, Iwade Three venues in Negoro, Iwade. Transport and parking details have not been published

There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Former Wakayama Prefectural Assembly Hall, Michi-no-Eki Negoro Rekishi-no-Oka and Negoroji Temple, Iwade, and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn festival across three venues in Negoro, Iwade, celebrating the history and culture of the Negoro and Iwade area. Named after Kakuban, the monk who founded Negoroji, it features demonstrations by the Negoro musket corps and other folk performing arts, hands-on activity corners, and guided tours of national treasures and important cultural properties by local storytellers. The venues are the former Wakayama Prefectural Assembly Hall, the Negoro Rekishi-no-Oka roadside station and Negoroji Temple, and admission is free. A good day out for anyone who wants to explore the temple's history and see local performing arts up close.

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Planned program

Folk performing arts including the Negoro musket corps demonstration
Hands-on activity corners
Guided tours of national treasures and important cultural properties by local storytellers

*Inquiries: Iwade City Tourism Association 0736-62-7101

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出典: 和歌山県観光連盟（わかやま観光情報）

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

No, admission is free.

Where are the venues?

Three venues in Negoro, Iwade: the former Wakayama Prefectural Assembly Hall, the Negoro Rekishi-no-Oka roadside station and Negoroji Temple.

Have the hours been announced?

The 2026 hours have not been published yet. Check announcements from the Iwade City Tourism Association.