Why You Should Visit
A two-day hands-on event at Wakayama Castle Hall where local makers of lacquerware, knitwear, metal parts, chemicals and more run workshops built on their own techniques. In 2026, 16 groups take part with 26 activities, from making a leather wallet and sewing a sweatshirt on an industrial machine to finishing Kishu lacquerware, building monsters from sheet-metal scraps and planing chopsticks with a carpenter's tool. You work alongside the makers themselves, which makes it a good way for families to see what Wakayama's factories actually do.
Participating Shops
Shop List & Map
The 16 exhibiting groups with their activities and prices.
Essentials
- location
- Wakayama Castle Hall, 1F Exhibition Room
- period
- October 17, 2026 (Sat) - October 18, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 10:00〜17:00
- cost
- Workshops are paid per activity (¥500–20,000). The solar car display and ride are free
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- From JR Wakayama Station, take a bus from stop 2 (towards Kencho, Wakaura-guchi, Marina, etc.) to Wakayama-jo-mae. By car, use nearby paid parking
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- Each activity is either same-day sign-up only, reservations prioritised (same-day also accepted), or reservation required. Check each maker's page in the exhibitor list for booking details.
- NOTE
Before you go:
- Many activities ask you to wear clothes that can get dirty
- Many require a parent or guardian to accompany small children
- Activities range from about 10 minutes to 90 minutes
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Wakayama Castle Hall, 1F Exhibition Room, and 6 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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