The 51st Yamato Sakurai Manyo Festival 2026

Dates & time: November 1, 2026 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
Venue & access: Sakurai City Hall parking lot About 15 min walk from the north exit of Sakurai Station (Kintetsu Osaka Line / JR Manyo Mahoroba Line). There is no parking at the venue, so use public transport.

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn day festival at the Sakurai City Hall parking lot, built around Tsubaichi, a market of local food and goods stalls. Stages run all day with a DJ event, live music, a kids' dance show, sumo for children, Kawachi Ondo folk dance and more, closing with a citizens' parade. Now in its 51st year, this year's theme is "A festival where we meet again."

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

Tsubaichi market

Local industries, stalls by local companies and individuals, and traditional crafts on display and for sale
About 45 tents and about 10 food trucks planned

Sakurai Ondo practice sessions

Wed 7 Oct and Tue 13 Oct, 18:00–19:00
Venue: Large Conference Room, 2F, Sakurai City Hall

Notes

Roads around the venue may be very congested
If weather warnings make it unsafe, the organizer may cancel
Programme items and times may change or be cancelled on the day

※Part of Sakurai City's 70th anniversary

※Enquiries: Yamato Sakurai Manyo Matsuri Executive Committee, 0744-42-9111 (Sakurai City Hall); on the day 0744-48-5778

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FAQ

Do I need a reservation to enter?

No booking has been announced. Food and goods at the Tsubaichi market are bought at each stall.

Will it be held in the rain?

It goes ahead in light rain, with no postponement date. If weather warnings make it unsafe, the organizer may cancel.

Can I bring children?

Yes. The programme includes children's sumo, a civic parade by local kindergarten children, and a kids' dance show.

Is there parking?

There is no parking at the venue, and nearby roads may be very congested. Please come by public transport; it is about a 15-minute walk from Sakurai Station.