Shitennoji Wasso: Naniwa Palace Stage 2026

Dates & time: November 1, 2026 (Sun) 10:30〜17:00
cost: Free entry (food stalls are paid separately)
Venue & access: Naniwa Palace Site (Naniwanomiya Ato Park) 2-min walk from Tanimachi 4-chome Station (Osaka Metro Chuo and Tanimachi lines), or 12 min on foot from Morinomiya Station (JR / Osaka Metro).

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Why You Should Visit

Shitennoji Wasso is an autumn festival that recreates the international exchange between ancient Japan and East Asia. It takes place at the Naniwa Palace Site, where Japan's capital stood in the 7th and 8th centuries, with historical dramas performed in ancient costume, cultural exchange shows on stage, food stalls and a play corner for kids. The 2026 theme is "Bounce into the future: a circle of exchange", and the line-up includes Ise Daikagura lion dancers, an Awa Odori dance group and a K-POP live set. Entry is free and the site is a two-minute walk from Tanimachi 4-chome Station, so it pairs easily with a stroll around Osaka Castle Park.

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

Besides the stage

Food stalls
Play corner for kids

Main performers this year

Tengai Shibuya, Mika Mifune, Karin Kojima, Hook Aoshiba and Yuichi Kamiizumi (MBS announcer)

*Programme subject to change.

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出典: 四天王寺ワッソ公式サイト（2026開催概要）

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FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

Entry is free. Food and drinks from the stalls are paid separately.

What happens if it rains?

The event is cancelled if it rains. No postponement date has been announced.

Is it good for kids?

Yes. There is a play corner and food stalls, and the open-air park gives children room to move around.