Sayamaike Daiyusai 2026

Dates & time: November 1, 2026 (Sun) 10:00〜19:00（スカイランタン打ち上げは18:30〜）
Price & booking: Free admission. Relay marathon 3,500 yen per person (family division 7,000 yen per team); sky lanterns from 3,900 yen (early-bird discount available). Relay marathon entries via the entry page (closes Sunday 11 October, 23:59; capacity 1,000). Sky lanterns are booked in advance on the ticket page.
Venue & access: Sayamaike Park (north embankment) About 10 minutes' walk from Osakasayamashi Station (Nankai Koya Line), or take a Nankai bus from the station to Sayamaike Koen-mae.

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Why You Should Visit

A day-long autumn festival on the banks of Sayamaike, Japan's oldest dam-type reservoir. By day, teams pass the sash around a flat 1 km loop in a relay marathon (costumes welcome); at dusk, LED sky lanterns — no flame involved — rise together over the pond. Bouncy castles, a grown-ups' fair with shooting galleries and ring toss, and food trucks fill the park, and admission is free. An easy place for families to spend the whole day into the evening.

Programs

Timetable & Map

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In the park

Bouncy castles
Grown-ups' fair (shooting gallery, ring toss and more)
Food trucks, from lunch to sweets
Hanging challenge

Relay marathon

General and corporate divisions (1–6 runners); family division (3–6, including an adult 18+ and a preschool child)
Check-in 10:00–10:45

Sky lanterns

LED lanterns you can write a wish or message on; bring your own pen
Released on a tether and yours to take home afterwards

Weather

Rain, storms or strong wind may change the programme or cancel the lantern release

*Pets must be on a lead

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FAQ

Can I go without joining the relay or lanterns?

Yes, admission is free. Only the relay marathon and sky lanterns are paid; the play equipment, fair games and food trucks are open to everyone.

Do the sky lanterns use fire?

No. They are LED lanterns released on a tether, and you can take yours home afterwards.

What happens if it rains?

In rain, storms or strong wind the programme may change and the lantern release may be cancelled.