Taijiura Kujira Matsuri (Taiji Whale Festival) 2026

Dates & time: November 1, 2026 (Sun) 10:00〜14:00（予定）
cost: Free admission
Venue & access: Taiji Fishing Port Fureai Hiroba, Taiji Town Car: about 1 hour 10 minutes from Susami-minami IC (Kisei Expressway) via National Route 42 toward Shingu. Parking available.

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Why You Should Visit

Held every year on the first Sunday of November in Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, this festival gives thanks for more than 400 years of whaling history and the bounty of whales. At Taiji Fishing Port's Fureai Hiroba square there are local folk performances and dances, plus stalls selling products from towns and villages across the region and a food bazaar. Admission is free — a good chance to see the traditional performing arts of this whaling town up close.

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Programme

Local folk performances and dances
Products from towns and villages across the region and a food bazaar

※Enquiries: Taiji Town Office, Industry and Construction Division, 0735-59-2335

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FAQ

Is admission free?

Yes, admission is free.

What are the festival hours?

It is scheduled to run from 10:00 to 14:00.

Does it go ahead if it rains?

It goes ahead in light rain and is cancelled in stormy weather.