Festival venue scene (reference photo)
Experience Agriculture and Stage Entertainment at the 48th Kushira Kurotsuchi Festival in Kushira Heiwa Park
The 48th Kushira Kurotsuchi Festival will take place on Monday (national holiday), November 23, 2026, at the Event Grounds in Kushira Heiwa Park, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Running from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, the event features produce quiz competitions, an egg-grabbing challenge, sales of local specialties, a musical, and a market, offering visitors a varied day of agricultural activities, shopping, and stage performances.
- Venue
- Kushira Heiwa Park Event Grounds
- Admission & participation
- Please check official announcements for admission requirements.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Hands-on Activities and Local Goods
The festival's interactive activities include a produce quiz and an egg-grabbing challenge. If you want to experience hands-on events in addition to shopping, deciding in advance which one you'd like to try can help structure your visit. Entry requirements and scheduled times have not been published, so please check the announcements at the venue.
Local specialties will also be available for purchase, with announcements mentioning items such as Japanese Black wagyu beef equivalent to an entire cow. In addition, a grand prize lottery will be held offering luxurious prizes. Specific product line-ups and lottery participation details have not been released, so visitors interested in shopping or the raffle should check on-site for more information.
A market will also be held at this year's festival. While vendor lists and specific goods have not been announced, it offers another shopping opportunity alongside the specialty booths. It is best enjoyed by browsing the stalls on the day rather than hunting for specific items.
Stage Lineup: Musicals and Live Shows
The stage program is scheduled to feature the musical "Hime and Hiko" performed by local children and high school students, alongside a performance by the Kanoya mascot character Kanoya Kanpachiro. It provides a lively alternative for visitors looking to enjoy stage entertainment in addition to agricultural events and shopping.
Specific performance times for individual acts have not been published. If there is a particular show you want to catch, check the schedule upon arrival to coordinate it with hands-on activities and shopping. With experiences, market stalls, and performances to choose from, prioritizing what you want to see will help you make the most of the limited hours.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title第48回くしら黒土祭り (くしらくろつちまつり)
| Dates | 2026-11-23 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kushira Heiwa Park Event Grounds |
| Admission & Participation | Check official announcements |
| Address | |
| Hours | 9:00~14:30 |
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
ACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
Planning Your Visit
- 01
Check Event Date and Time
The event takes place on Monday (national holiday), November 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
- 02
Choose Your Activities and Performances
Participation rules and times for the quiz and egg-grabbing activities, as well as stage performance schedules, have not been published, so please check the event schedule at the venue.
- 03
Check Driving Directions
The venue is the Kushira Heiwa Park Event Grounds. By car, it is approximately 10 minutes from the Hoshoyamada IC or about 20 minutes from central Kanoya City, with parking available.
Detailed access info
Please check the official event guide for detailed location and access information.
Kushira Heiwa Park Event Grounds
Google Maps search result for the venue name. Please also check official sources for the address, specific hall/room, and entrance location.