Take-Musubi Festa 2026

Children's Plaza and surroundings, Kyoto City Rakusai Bamboo Park

location
Children's Plaza and surroundings, Kyoto City Rakusai Bamboo Park
period
October 17, 2026 (Sat)
Time
13:00–19:30
cost
Free
access
About 5 minutes' walk from the Minami-Fukunishi-cho (Chikurin Koen-mae) bus stop. There is no parking at or near the venue; if coming by car, use the shuttle wagon from Hotel Kyoto Eminence (12:00–19:00).

Why You Should Visit

A one-day bamboo-themed festival run jointly by Kyoto City and neighbouring Muko City at Rakusai Bamboo Park in Nishikyo Ward. Expect a puzzle stamp rally, a Princess Kaguya walk, bamboo-paper lantern making, shakuhachi flute trials and a bamboo toy corner, plus food and craft stalls and a live stage. Admission is free. From early evening the adjacent Take-no-Komichi bamboo path hosts "Kaguya no Yube", lit by around 4,000 bamboo lanterns, so you can move straight from daytime activities to the evening glow. Good for families and anyone who wants an autumn dusk walk through the bamboo groves.

Essentials

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Children's Plaza and surroundings, Kyoto City Rakusai Bamboo Park. The map shows each with its walking time.

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NOTE

Theme

  • "Linked by bamboo: future, town, smiles" — hands-on programs to touch, make, learn and connect through bamboo

Highlights

  • Digital puzzle stamp rally with Princess Kaguya
  • Evening mini walk with Princess Kaguya
  • "Become Princess Kaguya" memorial photos
  • Bamboo-paper lantern making
  • Character light making
  • Shakuhachi flute trial
  • Bamboo toy corner (bamboo coin banks, water pistols, bamboo-copters and more)
  • Public recording for FM Otokuni radio, hosted by Kenichi Minae, a reporter on NHK's "Kyo Ichinichi" (broadcast later)
  • Stalls and food
  • Live stage

Hotel Kyoto Eminence parking (Oct 17 only)

  • Free for hotel guests and users of the Manyo no Yu hot spring; four hours free for restaurant users
  • ¥100 per 30 min beyond that. 300 spaces

Shuttle wagon (Oct 17, 12:00–19:00)

  • From Hotel Kyoto Eminence: every hour at :00 and :30
  • From Rakusai Bamboo Park: every hour at :15 and :45
  • Seats 9, so space on each run is limited

出典: 京都市西京区役所

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free. Food and goods at the stalls are paid separately.
Can I drive there?
There is no parking at or near the venue. Take the bus, or the shuttle wagon from Hotel Kyoto Eminence (12:00–19:00, every 30 minutes).
What happens if it rains?
It goes ahead in light rain.
What time are the bamboo lanterns lit?
Around 4,000 bamboo lanterns are lit on 17 and 18 October from 17:30 to 20:00 during "Kaguya no Yube" on the adjacent Take-no-Komichi path.

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