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Kyoto Prefecture · Kyotamba Town (From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · bullet train)

An autumn park festival in Tamba, with a chrysanthemum exhibition and a local food fair

Tamba Park Festival

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Festival information

EVENT INFORMATION
Season / frequency
Every year on November 3 / Every year
Location
Kyoto Prefectural Tamba Nature and Sports Park
Area
Kyoto Prefecture・Kyotamba 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
Last updated
2026/10/23

An event at Kyoto Prefectural Tamba Nature and Sports Park, featuring a chrysanthemum exhibition, road race, local food fair, and more, all taking place at the same time. Experience autumn in Tamba through its flowers, sports, and local specialties.

About Tamba Park Festival

Tamba Park Festival is an event held at Kyoto Prefectural Tamba Nature and Sports Park.

It features a chrysanthemum exhibition, the Kyoto Tamba Road Race, a local food fair, a tree-climbing workshop, and more, all taking place at the same time.

The festival is characterized by bringing flower displays, sports, food, and hands-on activities together in one park.

Source: 丹波公園まつり | イベント一覧 | 京都府観光連盟公式サイト

Festival highlights

Highlights include the flower displays at the chrysanthemum exhibition and the sporting event, the Kyoto Tamba Road Race.

The Kyoto Tamba Hometown Specialties Exhibition and local food fair is also held at the venue, adding an event featuring local specialties.

Activities for children, such as a tree-climbing workshop and a family sports corner, are also listed.

Source: 丹波公園まつり | イベント | 京都府立丹波自然運動公園

An autumn park festival in Tamba, with a chrysanthemum exhibition and a local food fair

What to expect

The festival features a chrysanthemum exhibition, the Kyoto Tamba Road Race, and a local food fair.

A family sports corner and a tree-climbing workshop are also planned, combining sporting events with hands-on activities.

Multiple events take place throughout the park.

Location and access

Venue and address

Kyoto Prefectural Tamba Nature and Sports Park (Soneshitashiro, Kyotamba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto Prefecture)

Train and bus

From the east exit of Sonobe Station on the JR Sagano Line, take a local bus and get off at “Tamba Nature and Sports Park / Kyotamba Town Hall.”

By car

About 5 minutes via National Route 9 from the “Tamba” interchange on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway / About 10 minutes from the “Kyotamba-Mizuho” interchange on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway

Parking

Available (free)

Address Soneshitashiro, Kyotamba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto Prefecture

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Dates and season

Season

Every year on November 3

Frequency

Every year

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Nearby attractions

Near the venue, Kyoto Prefectural Tamba Nature and Sports Park, are places such as Shiotani Kofun Park, the Kyotamba Ajimu no Sato roadside station, and the Tamba Marke roadside station.

Tourism information lists Shiotani Kofun Park as 0.9 km away in a straight line, Kyotamba Ajimu no Sato roadside station as 1.1 km away, and Tamba Marke roadside station as 1.7 km away.

Official information

京都府立丹波自然運動公園公式サイト:Official website of Kyoto Prefectural Tamba Nature and Sports Park

Tamba Park Festival at a Glance

Tamba Park Festival is an event where you can enjoy a chrysanthemum exhibition, the Kyoto Tamba Road Race, a local food fair, and more, all at Kyoto Prefectural Tamba Nature and Sports Park.

A family sports corner and a tree-climbing workshop are also listed.

It is introduced as an event held around November 3 each year.

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Article updated: 2026/10/23

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