When is the Aburatsu Canal Marché?

The 11th edition takes place on November 7–8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission fees are not specified in the available information. Parking is free, but admission and individual activity fees should be checked with the organizer.

How far is the venue from Aburatsu Station?

Horikawa Yume Hiroba is approximately a 10-minute walk from Aburatsu Station on the JR Nichinan Line.

Will the event go ahead if it rains?

The event goes ahead in light rain but may be cancelled in severe weather. Check the organizer’s latest announcement before travelling.

Aburatsu Canal Marché: Dates, Food and Access in Nichinan

Name: 11th Aburatsu Canal Marché
Start: 2026-11-07T10:00:00+09:00
End: 2026-11-08T16:00:00+09:00
Location: Horikawa Yume Hiroba

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Key takeawaysThe 11th Aburatsu Canal Marché brings local food, live music and Choro boat rides to Horikawa Yume Hiroba in Nichinan on November 7–8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The canal-side venue is about a 10-minute walk from Aburatsu Station and offers free parking for 100 cars. Admission and activity fees are not yet confirmed.

The 11th Aburatsu Canal Marché (第１１回油津キャナルマルシェ) brings local food, music and boat rides to Nichinan on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026. It runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Horikawa Yume Hiroba, beside the historic Horikawa Canal.

For visitors arriving by train, the venue is a 10-minute walk from Aburatsu Station. If you’re driving, there is free parking for 100 cars. Admission and activity prices have not been announced, and free parking does not mean everything at the event is free.

Information checked: October 31, 2026.

Aburatsu Canal Marché announcement showing November 7–8 in Nichinan — Image: Official website (aburatsu-canal.jimdofree.com).

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Dates, venue and essential details

Event	11th Aburatsu Canal Marché
Dates	November 7–8, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday)
Hours	10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Venue	Horikawa Yume Hiroba (堀川夢ひろば)
Address	1-13 Zaimokucho, Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture
Admission	Not specified; check with the organizer.
Parking	100 spaces; free parking
Weather	Goes ahead in light rain; may be cancelled in severe weather.
Organizer	Aburatsu Canal Marché Executive Committee (油津キャナルマルシェ実行委員会). Secretariat: Nichinan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (日南商工会議所).

Food, music and boat rides

The canal setting is part of the appeal: you can browse local specialties and food stalls, listen to music, and try a Choro boat ride during the same visit. The announced program includes the following activities.

Official Aburatsu Canal Marché flyer listing stalls and activities for November 7–8 — Image: Official website (aburatsu-canal.jimdofree.com).

Activity	What is announced
Food and local products	A food area featuring local specialties and dishes
Music	Live concerts
On the water	Choro boat rides
Other activities	Additional events are planned; check the official announcements for details.

If a boat ride or a particular performance is the main reason for your visit, confirm its schedule before setting off. The event’s opening hours do not tell you when each activity runs.

Getting there and parking

By train or bus

From Aburatsu Station (油津駅) on the JR Nichinan Line, the venue is approximately 10 minutes away on foot. The other listed public transport option is the Miyazaki Kotsu bus: get off at Zaimokucho (材木町), about one minute on foot from the venue.

Check your outward and return services when planning the trip. Train and bus timetables are not included in the event information.

By car

The venue is approximately 8 km from Togo Interchange. Parking is free, with space for 100 vehicles. This is the stated capacity, rather than a guarantee that a space will be available when you arrive.

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What to check before you go

Official promotional artwork for the Aburatsu Canal Marché in Nichinan on November 7–8 — Image: Official website (aburatsu-canal.jimdofree.com).

Light rain does not automatically cancel the event. The announced policy is to go ahead in light rain, with possible cancellation in severe weather. Check the organizer’s latest notice before travelling.

Admission and activity fees: these are not specified in the available information.
Boat ride arrangements: confirm the price, registration method and any participation requirements.
Individual schedules: check the concert and activity times if you want to see something specific.
Payment methods: confirm directly with the stalls; accepted cards and payment apps have not been stated.

If you are still getting familiar with local payment options, our guide to credit cards in Japan for foreign residents explains the broader choices. It does not confirm card acceptance at this marché.

For phone charging while out, see our guide to d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT rentals. Check rental locations separately; availability at the event venue is not confirmed.

View official notices before your visit

Frequently asked questions

When is the Aburatsu Canal Marché?: The 11th edition takes place on November 7–8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Is admission free?: Admission fees are not specified in the available information. Parking is free, but admission and individual activity fees should be checked with the organizer.
How far is the venue from Aburatsu Station?: Horikawa Yume Hiroba is approximately a 10-minute walk from Aburatsu Station on the JR Nichinan Line.
Will the event go ahead if it rains?: The event goes ahead in light rain but may be cancelled in severe weather. Check the organizer’s latest announcement before travelling.