World Festival Tenri 2026

Dates & time: November 22, 2026 (Sun) 10:30〜16:00
Price & booking: Free admission (food and goods are paid for at each booth). No registration needed to attend. The large ema painting workshop takes bookings (booked guests have priority) on Peatix.
Venue & access: CoFuFun Plaza in front of Tenri Station, Tenri Station South Group Waiting Hall and nearby Right outside Kintetsu/JR Tenri Station. Nearby paid parking is expected to fill up, so the organizers recommend public transport.

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Why You Should Visit

A one-day festival of world music, food and culture held around CoFuFun Plaza, right outside Kintetsu/JR Tenri Station. India is the featured country for 2026: the main stage runs all day with Bharatanatyam classical Indian dance, Indonesian bamboo angklung, Brazilian maracatu drumming, Andean folklore, hula and more. Food stalls serve Brazilian, Peruvian, Turkish, Thai, Indonesian and other dishes to eat as you wander, and the group waiting hall south of the station hosts a large ema painting workshop, talks and puppet shows. Admission is free, making it an easy family outing straight off the train.

Programs

Timetable & Map

Times for some sub-stage acts, including West African music from Mali, will be announced later.

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

Stalls and menus are subject to change. Prices are shown at each booth on the day.

NOTE

Stamp rally

10:30–15:30: collect stamps at CoFuFun Plaza and the Tenri Station South Group Waiting Hall
Finishers get an entry ticket for the rock-paper-scissors game and a grab-a-handful of sweets (first come, while supplies last)
Finish by 15:30 to join the prize game during the ceremony; prizes include goods from Indonesia, India and Thailand plus Tenri specialties

Survey

10:30–15:30: show your completed survey at the event HQ (booths 17-18) for a ¥100 coupon usable at the booths

Exhibition

Student artworks from Nara Prefectural Takamado Arts High School (South Group Waiting Hall, 10:30–15:30)

*Organized by Tenri City, the Nara Grand Art Festival Executive Committee and Nara Prefecture; run by the World Festival Tenri 2026 Executive Committee

*Inquiries: Tenri City Culture and Sports Promotion Division, 0743-63-1001

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Food and goods are paid for at each booth.

Can I come by car?

There is paid parking nearby, but it is expected to be full on the day. The venue is right in front of Kintetsu/JR Tenri Station, so the train is easiest.

Do I need to book the ema painting workshop?

Yes, it takes bookings and booked guests have priority. Bookings are made on Peatix.

What happens if it rains?

The organizers will announce any rain arrangements, with updates posted on the news page of the official site.