2026 Miyanoen Gaku (Kappa Festival) Full-Day Immersion Course
A full-day course centered on the 'Miyanoen Gaku (Kappa Festival)' held on July 29, 2026, at Kumo Hachiman Shrine in Yamakuni Town, Nakatsu City. In the daytime, visit renowned sights of Yamakei: Blue Cave—hand-carved in the Edo period—Rakhan-ji Temple perched on a cliff, and Ichimoku-Hakkei viewpoint overlooking the gorge carved by the Yamakuni River. In the evening, savor Yamakuni's local bounty at Michi-no-Eki Yaba Topia roadside station, then head to Kumo Hachiman Shrine. A day where your family witnesses the folk performing art 'Gaku', preserved in local tradition, surrounded by the natural beauty of Yamakei.
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Historic tunnel reportedly hand-carved by the Buddhist monk Zenkai
Ancient temple on a cliff where you encounter the solemn landscape of five hundred rakan statues
Spectacular view overlooking the layered gorge carved by the Yamakuni River
Refuel with Yamakuni's bounty before the festival begins
Miyanoen Gaku (Kappa Festival) where the folk performing art 'Gaku', passed down in the community, is dedicated
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