Oyamazaki Everyone's Twilight Festa in ATVK 2026

Why You Should Visit

A new community festival launches at the Art & Technology Village Kyoto (ATVK) in Oyamazaki. Enjoy bon-odori dancing led by the Nishiyama Ondo Preservation Society, a kids' stage, the "Mizu to Tsuchi" market selling local vegetables and seafood, and food trucks from popular local eateries. Fresh draft beer straight from the Suntory Kyoto Brewery rounds out this family-friendly evening in a warm, wood-built venue.

Essentials

location

ATVK Special Event Venue (Art & Technology Village Kyoto)

period

September 5, 2026 (Sat)

Time

16:00–20:00

cost

Free admission (food and activities sold separately)

Links

Official Website

Kobe · Gluten-free

Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)

access

By car: About 3 min from the Oyamazaki IC/JCT, along National Route 171 (free, 60-space parking lot). By train: About 20 min walk from JR Yamazaki Station or Hankyu Oyamazaki Station. *Main gate entrance is on the west side only (not accessible from the east side Maxell Corporation entrance). Right turns are prohibited both entering (from the Osaka direction) and exiting; entry is left-turn only from the Kyoto direction.

REGISTRATION

No reservation required; free entry and exit.

NOTE

Program

Bon-odori dance (Nishiyama Regional Ondo Preservation Society)
Kids' stage & dance performances

Booths & Activities

"Mizu to Tsuchi" market selling fresh vegetables and seafood
Hands-on workshops by ATVK resident companies
Cafe & jam workshop "EFUDE" (steamed-basket lunch)
Food trucks from popular local eateries

Drinks

Fresh draft beer (Kaoru Ale / Premium Malt's) delivered by the "Tsunagaru Bar-go" truck from Suntory's Kyoto Brewery. *No alcohol served to drivers or those arriving by bicycle.

Organizer: Oyamazaki Everyone's Twilight Festa in ATVK Executive Committee

Operations: Event Planning Association / Shin-Yasai Co. / Kyoto Nishiyama Tabikan

Sponsor: Okumura & Okada Law Office

Support: Oyamazaki Town Chamber of Commerce / Oyamazaki Ondo Preservation Society / ATVK / Kyoto Nishiyama Tourism Network

*Details subject to change without notice.

FAQ

Is admission free?

Yes, admission is free. No reservation is needed and entry/exit is free; some food and activities are sold separately.

Is it enjoyable for families with kids?

There's a kids' stage, dance performances, and hands-on workshops, making it fun for the whole family.

Can I drive there?

There's a 60-space parking lot along National Route 171. Note that the main gate is on the west side only, and right turns from the Osaka direction are not permitted. Drivers will not be served alcohol.

Is it held in bad weather?

Check the ATVK official site or event page shortly before the festival for cancellation or schedule changes.

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