An autumn festival in Seika Town that builds community across two venues
Seika Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/11/15Happening now
- Season / frequency
- Around November every year / Every year
- Location
- Keihanna Commemorative Park, Keihanna Plaza
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Seika 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation fee
- Suikeien is scheduled to be open free of charge
- Last updated
- 2026/11/12
Seika Festival is a community event that brings color to autumn in Seika Town. Through food stalls, exhibitions, music events, and more, it offers a chance to experience the connections among local residents and their sense of belonging to the community.
About Seika Festival
Seika Festival is one of the signature autumn events in Seika Town.
The festival is held as a place to strengthen connections among residents and deepen their sense of belonging to the community through food stalls, exhibitions, music events, and more.
Centered around Keihanna Commemorative Park and Keihanna Plaza, this is a community-based event involving local organizations, the town’s Chamber of Commerce, and others.
Festival highlights
In 2026, a wide range of activities is planned across two venues: Keihanna Commemorative Park and Keihanna Plaza.
Food stalls run by the town’s Chamber of Commerce and others line Keihanna Commemorative Park, while Keihanna Plaza hosts a Children’s Festival stage and booths for exhibitions, hands-on activities, consultations, and giveaways run by local organizations.
At the music stage “Gakken Music Street,” amateur bands perform at the lawn plaza, while dance teams perform in the main hall.
An autumn festival in Seika Town that builds community across two venues
What to expect
In 2026, Seika Festival will take place at Keihanna Commemorative Park and Keihanna Plaza, with food stalls, exhibitions, hands-on activities, consultations, giveaways, and more.
The music stage “Gakken Music Street” takes place at the lawn plaza in Keihanna Commemorative Park and in the main hall at Keihanna Plaza, with different types of performers at each venue.
The SEIKA Subculture Festa and events at Suikeien are also scheduled for the same day.
How to take part
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Location and access
- Venue and address
Keihanna Commemorative Park, Keihanna Plaza / Seika Town, Soraku District, Kyoto Prefecture 619-0238
- Train and bus
From Hōsono Station on the JR Gakkentoshi Line or Shin-Hōsono Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line, take a Nara Kotsu bus for about 10 minutes and get off at the “Keihanna Commemorative Park” or “Koen Nishi-dori” bus stop / Take the Seika Kururin Bus for about 10–15 minutes and get off at the “Apita-Kohnan-mae” bus stop / From Gakken Nara-Tomigaoka Station on the Kintetsu Keihanna Line, take a Nara Kotsu bus for about 20 minutes and get off at the “Keihanna Commemorative Park” or “Koen Nishi-dori” bus stop / To reach Suikeien, take a Nara Kotsu bus from Hōsono Station or Shin-Hōsono Station for about 7 minutes and get off at the “Koen Higashi-dori” bus stop / In 2026, a free shuttle bus running around town and a temporary Nara Kotsu bus route connecting Hōsono Station, Keihanna Commemorative Park, and Keihanna Plaza will operate
- By car
About 5 minutes from the Seika-Gakken IC on the Keinawa Expressway to Suikeien
- Parking
Dedicated parking for Seika Festival is available
Address Seika Town, Soraku District, Kyoto Prefecture 619-0238
Dates and season
The event is scheduled for November 15, 2026 (Sunday), from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The venues are Keihanna Commemorative Park and Keihanna Plaza.
The event is scheduled to go ahead in light rain.
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Tips for your visit
In 2026, a free shuttle bus running around town and a temporary Nara Kotsu bus route connecting Hōsono Station, Keihanna Commemorative Park, and Keihanna Plaza will operate.
Visitors are encouraged to use public transport; routes and timetables are listed on pages 11–12 of the pamphlet.
The event is scheduled to go ahead in light rain.
Nearby attractions
In addition to Keihanna Commemorative Park, one of the festival venues, Kyoto Prefectural Keihanna Hall is listed as a nearby sightseeing spot.
These are options to consider when visiting the festival venues along with related facilities.
Origins and History of Seika Festival
Seika Festival has been held every year around November since 1989.
As a familiar sign of autumn in Seika Town, it aims to strengthen “connections” among residents and deepen their sense of belonging to the community.
The Seika Town introduction page also features scenes from the 2018 festival.
Official information
The Seika Town official website’s “Seika Festival 2026” guide lists the event date, venues, activities, and transport information.
For inquiries, contact the Community Collaboration Section, Local Autonomy Promotion Division, General Affairs Department, Seika Town (0774-95-1934).
Seika Festival at a Glance
Seika Festival is a community event that has been held in Seika Town since 1989.
In 2026, on November 15, food stalls, exhibitions, hands-on activities, a Children’s Festival stage, music events, and more are planned at Keihanna Commemorative Park and Keihanna Plaza.
Free shuttle buses and information about temporary bus services are also available, so check the venue and transport details before visiting.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/12
