Discover a wide variety of handmade crafts by women artists from across Japan in Tsukechi
Tsukechi National Ladies Craft Fair
The 2026 edition of Tsukechi National Ladies Craft Fair has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/17 〜 2026/10/18Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year, on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of October / Held every year
- Location
- Roadside Station Hanakaido Tsukechi
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Nakatsugawa City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h–2 h 30 min · bullet train + connecting 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
- Highlights and activities
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This craft fair brings together women craft artists from across Japan, with handmade works such as woodwork, glass, and ceramics on display. Along with displays and sales of works, the venue hosts craft workshops and food booths run by local businesses.
About Tsukechi National Ladies Craft Fair
The Tsukechi National Ladies Craft Fair brings together women craft artists from across Japan to showcase their handmade works.
Works made using different materials and techniques are on display, including woodwork, glass, ceramics, embroidery, metalwork, dyeing and weaving, and textile goods.
At the Event Plaza at Roadside Station Hanakaido Tsukechi, visitors can browse and buy works, take part in craft workshops, and enjoy food booths run by local businesses.
The venue is in Tsukechi-cho, Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture.
Festival highlights
One highlight is the range of works displayed together in one venue, including woodwork, glass, ceramics, embroidery, metalwork, dyeing and weaving, and textile goods.
At the 32nd fair in 2024, 138 women craft artists active across Japan exhibited, and visitors who bought their work could be seen talking with the artists.
Food trucks and a café area are also available, making it easy to combine viewing the works with a meal.
Source: 全国レディース・クラフトフェアーが開催されました／中津川市
Discover a wide variety of handmade crafts by women artists from across Japan in Tsukechi
What to expect
At the venue, you can browse works by women craft artists from across Japan and explore the handmade crafts on display and for sale.
Craft workshops and hands-on craft corners are also offered, so there are opportunities to take part in making things, not just view the works.
Food is also available in the food area, from food trucks, and in the café area.
Source: 付知地区イベント・地域行事情報／中津川市
How to take part
The 2026 exhibitor application notice invited women craft artists to apply by mailing in their application documents.
Applications had to arrive by June 30. Selection applied to fair exhibitors, the café area, and food trucks.
Each booth is 3.5 meters square. The listed fee was ¥10,000 for 2 days or ¥9,000 for 1 day.
Source: **6月30日必着**第34回つけち全国レディース・クラフトフェアー (中津川市,岐阜県) – Hotdogger
Location and access
- Venue and address
Event Plaza at Roadside Station Hanakaido Tsukechi / 8581-1 Tsukechi-cho, Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture
- By car
About 40 minutes from the Nakatsugawa IC on the Chuo Expressway
- Parking
In 2026, parking was available at the riverbank parking area, the Tsukechi Minami Elementary School grounds, and the parking lot next to Ryu no Yakata.
It is about a 10-minute walk from the Tsukechi Minami Elementary School grounds to the venue.
From the Matsubara intersection, head toward Wakamiya Bridge, turn right just before the bridge, and follow the parking attendants’ directions to the parking area.
Source: 会場へのアクセス - つけち全国レディース・クラフトフェア－ / つけち全国レディース・クラフトフェアー 会場内や付近の様子
Address 8581-1 Tsukechi-cho, Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
2026年10月17日（土）10:00〜16:00／10月18日（日）10:00〜15:30
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Tips for your visit
The 2026 notice said the event would be held rain or shine, but canceled if a heavy rain warning was issued.
It can get cold in Tsukechi in the morning and evening, so long sleeves or an extra layer are recommended.
For parking in 2026, visitors were advised to cross the road from the Tsukechi Minami Elementary School grounds using the pedestrian overpass and crosswalk.
Source: つけち全国レディース・クラフトフェアー
Nearby attractions
Nearby, Roadside Station Hanakaido Tsukechi is described as a hub for tourism in Tsukechi, and Tsukechi River Riverside Park offers views of the Tsukechi River.
The Mori Kumagai Tsukechi Memorial Museum, which features works by painter Mori Kumagai, who was born in Tsukechi, is also listed as a related spot.
Other nearby spots include Tō no Iwa Auto Campground and Tsukechikyo Kuraya Onsen Onpoi-no-Yu.
博石館
日本の岐阜県中津川市にある博物館
熊谷守一つけち記念館
岐阜県中津川市付知町にある美術館
藤村記念館
馬籠宿（岐阜県中津川市）にある文学館
Origins and History of Tsukechi National Ladies Craft Fair
A 2023 Nakatsugawa City notice described the event as aiming to expand opportunities for women in crafts, revitalize the local community, and provide a venue for craft artists to present their work; it said the event was then in its 31st year.
The same notice also describes it as a rare event nationwide, noting that exhibitors came from as far away as Saitama and Hiroshima prefectures.
The 2026 application notice identified it as the 34th fair, confirming that it has been held over the years.
Source: つけち全国レディースクラフトフェアーが開催されました／中津川市
Official information
公式サイト：Official website
Tsukechi National Ladies Craft Fair at a Glance
The Tsukechi National Ladies Craft Fair is an event where visitors can discover the work of women craft artists. It is held every year on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of October at the Event Plaza at Roadside Station Hanakaido Tsukechi.
Along with displays and sales of diverse works such as woodwork, glass, ceramics, and embroidery, the event includes workshops, hands-on craft activities, and food areas.
For 2026, event hours were announced for October 17 and 18. The venue is about 40 minutes by car from the Nakatsugawa IC on the Chuo Expressway.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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