Participants gathered outdoors in Christmas attire
Walk the Yame Olle trail in Christmas style, with music
On December 13, 2026, the Christmas Music Olle will take place in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Participants will walk the Kyushu Olle Yame Course from Yamanoi Park, enjoying Christmas accessories, music at points along the route, and a lunch of rice balls and dago-jiru dumpling soup. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 9:45 a.m.
- Venue
- 1208 Yamauchi, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture (Yamanoi Park)
- Admission & participation
- The participation fee is 2,000 yen, payable in advance by bank transfer. Preschool children participate for free but must register.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Dress for Christmas and set off from Yamanoi Park
Participants can walk wearing Christmas accessories and enjoy musical performances at points along the course. The program combines seasonal attire with music encountered along the route.
Registration and the start are at Yamanoi Park. The finish is at Iwai no Sato, the Iwato-yama Historical and Cultural Exchange Hall, so the starting point and finish are different. Keep in mind that you will gather at Yamanoi Park in the morning and finish your walk at Iwai no Sato when planning your day.
Lunch is included in the participation fee, with rice balls and dago-jiru dumpling soup provided. Preschool children can participate for free but must still register. No special provisions are made for preschool children, and they are asked to bring their own lunch, so families with children should plan their meals separately.
Browse the stalls and shop at Iwai no Sato after the walk
Michi-no-Eki Tachibana will have a stall at the finish, where handmade goods will also be on sale. The event information lists an event-exclusive can badge as a commemorative gift, as well as a shopping voucher to use at Iwai no Sato. It’s a welcome chance to shop after finishing the walk.
Capacity is 100 people. The participation fee is 2,000 yen, payable in advance by bank transfer. Applications are accepted by the Yame City Tourism Promotion Division by fax or email. Fax: 0943-22-3711; email: [email protected]. The division’s phone number, 0943-23-1192, is also listed for inquiries.
Travel by car or by Nishitetsu Bus and Horikawa Bus. The published bus directions say to get off at Nishitetsu Bus’s Fukushima bus stop, transfer to a Horikawa Bus, and get off at Kamiyamauchi bus stop. The bus fare is approximately 500 yen and must be paid by each participant. For those arriving by car, parking is listed at the Iwato-yama Kofun visitor parking lot.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title【九州オルレ八女コース】クリスマスミュージックオルレ
| Dates | 2026-12-13 |
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| Venue | 1208 Yamauchi, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture (Yamanoi Park) |
| Fee and participation | 2,000 yen (payable in advance by bank transfer). Preschool children participate for free, but must still register. No special provisions are made for preschool children. Please bring your own lunch. |
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Fees & admission details
Participation fee
- Participation fee
- 2,000 yen
- Preschool children
- Free
- The participation fee must be paid in advance by bank transfer.
- Preschool children must also register.
- No special provisions are made for preschool children; they are asked to bring their own lunch.
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
What to check before taking part
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Meeting point and start
The event takes place on December 13, 2026. Registration at Yamanoi Park opens at 9:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 9:45 a.m. The finish is at Iwai no Sato.
- 02
Registration
Capacity is 100 people. Apply to the Yame City Tourism Promotion Division by fax (0943-22-3711) or email ([email protected]).
- 03
Participation fee and lunch
The participation fee is 2,000 yen, payable in advance by bank transfer. Preschool children participate for free but must register, and should bring their own lunch.
- 04
Getting there
Travel by car or by Nishitetsu Bus and Horikawa Bus. If taking the bus, transfer to a Horikawa Bus at Fukushima bus stop and get off at Kamiyamauchi bus stop. The bus fare is approximately 500 yen and must be paid by each participant.
Detailed access info
Choose your venue from the official venue list, then check its address and how to get there. Please check the event date and time and travel information for each venue.
1208 Yamauchi, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture (Yamanoi Park)
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