Kumamoto, struck once again by a major earthquake in 2026, is holding “Higo no Rakuichi Rakuza,” a market sharing the city’s steady progress and resilience on the road to recovery, in the historic castle town of Kumamoto.
Local specialties and regional food stalls from across Kumamoto Prefecture and other disaster-affected areas nationwide gather at a venue styled after the old castle town, spreading the word about each region’s charm and its hopes for recovery through sales and tourism promotion.
| Dates | October 2 (Fri) – October 4 (Sun), 2026 |
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| Venue | Hanabata Park, Kumamoto |
| Organizer | Kumamoto City |
| Official Info | tku.co.jp/fukkououenichi |
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Kumamoto is on the Kyushu Shinkansen between Hakata and Kagoshima, about 40 minutes from Hakata. Hanabata Park sits within the historic castle town, an easy walk from Kumamoto Castle.
Source: Kumamoto City #WestGoldenRoute #Kumamoto #Nukumori