A hands-on festival where fun and music come together on an autumn evening in Ayabe
Ayabe Autumn Festa
The 2026 edition of Ayabe Autumn Festa has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/11Ended
- Location
- Ayabe Nitto Seiko Arena
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Ayabe City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation
- Age restrictions
- Activities that children and adults alike can join and enjoy
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
An event where you can enjoy an autumn evening in Ayabe with music, performances, hands-on activities, and food and general goods booths.
About Ayabe Autumn Festa
Ayabe Autumn Festa is an event in Ayabe City that you can enjoy from evening into night.
In addition to stage performances such as a soap-bubble show, music, and traditional performing arts, there are tricycle battles, a model train operating session, workshops, and food and general goods booths.
The program lets visitors explore the venue and enjoy watching, playing, eating, and taking part in activities.
Festival highlights
Highlights include a varied stage program featuring a soap-bubble show, violin performance, Nanjin tamasudare, Tsugaru shamisen, Japanese drums, dance, and a hero show.
Hands-on activities include tricycle battles, an RC construction vehicle town-building activity, a model train operating session, and an earthquake simulator.
As the sun sets, the venue takes on a nighttime atmosphere, with music and performances bringing it to life.
A hands-on festival where fun and music come together on an autumn evening in Ayabe
What to expect
At the venue, you can start by enjoying the varied stage program, then take part in activities such as tricycle battles, an RC construction vehicle town-building activity, and a model train operating session.
Visitors can also try something different from the fun activities, with an earthquake simulator and workshops inside the venue.
Merchandise, food, and general goods booths are also open, so visitors can explore the venue and combine dining with shopping.
How to take part
Activities are planned for everyone from children to adults, including tricycle battles, an RC construction vehicle town-building activity, a model train operating session, and an earthquake simulator.
Location and access
- Venue
Ayabe Nitto Seiko Arena
Event venue 京都府綾部市 あやべ
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Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
October 11, 2026 (Sun) 3:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
Near the venue are the Gunze Museum and Gunze Memorial Hall, Ayabe Tourist Information Center, Ayabe Specialty Products Hall, Ayabe Gunze Square, and Ayabe Rose Garden.
The tourist information center and Ayabe City Tourism Association are listed at the Ayabe Tourist Information Center.
Nearby attractions listed include Ayabe City Astronomical Museum “Pao” and Shōreiji Temple.
Official information
Inquiries are accepted via direct message on the official Instagram account of the Ayabe Autumn Festa Organizing Committee.
Ayabe Autumn Festa at a Glance
Ayabe Autumn Festa is an autumn event featuring stage performances, hands-on activities, workshops, merchandise sales, and food and general goods booths.
The 2026 event is scheduled for October 11 at Ayabe Nitto Seiko Arena, from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
At the venue, you can enjoy a soap-bubble show, music, tricycle battles, a model train operating session, and more.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
