A tea festival where you can savor the appeal of Wazuka tea and enjoy food stalls and fireworks
Chagenkyo Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/11/08Scheduled
- Season / frequency
- Nov
- Location
- Wazuka Sports Park and nearby facilities
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Wazuka Town(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.
- Features
- Participation fee
- Free admission
- Last updated
- 2026/10/26
The Chagenkyo Festival brings together sales, exhibitions, stage events, and hands-on activities centered on Wazuka tea. In 2026, it is scheduled to take place on November 8 at Wazuka Sports Park and nearby facilities, with a fireworks display planned for the finale.
About Chagenkyo Festival
The Chagenkyo Festival is an event held in Wazuka Town with Wazuka tea as its theme.
Food trucks, food stalls, and merchandise booths will line the venue, alongside stage events and hands-on activity booths.
Through tea-related sales and exhibitions, as well as local events, visitors can experience the appeal of Wazuka.
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Festival highlights
A highlight is the lively range of sales booths, food stalls, and merchandise centered on Wazuka tea.
Stage events and hands-on activity booths are planned, with a variety of activities taking place throughout the venue.
Fireworks are scheduled for the finale, and an exhibition and awards ceremony for the Photo & Sketch Contest will also be held on the same day.
A tea festival where you can savor the appeal of Wazuka tea and enjoy food stalls and fireworks
What to expect
At the venue, you can spend time browsing tea-themed food trucks, food stalls, and merchandise booths.
Stage events and hands-on activity booths will be available, and an exhibition and awards ceremony for the Photo & Sketch Contest will be held on the same day.
The information indicates that fireworks will be launched at the end.
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How to take part
Admission is free.
Sales booths, stage events, exhibitions, and a fireworks display are planned at the venue.
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Location and access
- Venue and address
Wazuka Sports Park and nearby facilities (around 25 Shirasu Inoguchi, Wazuka Town, etc.)
- Train and bus
From the west exit of Kamo Station on the JR Yamatoji Line, take a Nara Kotsu bus bound for Harayama, Wazuka Town, and get off at “Wazuka Yama no Ie”; the venue is a 5-minute walk from there.
- By car
No specific route information provided in the materials
- Parking
No specific information provided in the materials
Address 25 Shirasu Inoguchi, Wazuka, Soraku District, Kyoto Prefecture
Dates and season
November 8, 2026 (Sun), 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
A fireworks display and other events are planned.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
Nearby sightseeing spots include Koryu Station Wazuka no Sato, 0.3 km away in a straight line; the Mausoleum of Prince Asaka, 0.4 km away; and Shohoji Temple, 0.7 km away.
The Wazuka Town Tourist Information Center is 0.9 km away in a straight line.
Among the dining spots, Wazuka Tea Cafe is listed as 0.3 km away in a straight line.
Official information
The Wazuka Town official website’s “Request for Sponsorship Contributions for the Reiwa 8 Chagenkyo Festival” provides information on the 2026 dates, venue, and vendor offerings.
Chagenkyo Festival at a Glance
The 2026 Chagenkyo Festival is scheduled to take place on November 8 at Wazuka Sports Park and nearby facilities.
Centered on Wazuka tea, the festival will feature sales booths, food stalls, merchandise sales, stage events, hands-on activities, and exhibitions. A fireworks display is also planned.
You can reach the venue by taking a Nara Kotsu bus from Kamo Station on the JR Yamatoji Line.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/26
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