When is the Fukuroi Dango Festival in 2026?

It's on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a public holiday. Opening hours haven't been confirmed yet.

Where is the Fukuroi Dango Festival held?

It's held on the grounds of Hattasan Son-ei-ji Temple, at 2777 Toyosawa, Fukuroi.

Is the Fukuroi Dango Festival free to enter?

Admission hasn't been confirmed. The listed free service is the shuttle bus, which doesn't mean entry is free.

How do I get to Hattasan Temple for the dango festival?

A free shuttle bus is listed from JR Aino Station. Check departure times and the last return bus before you go.

Is there parking at the Fukuroi Dango Festival?

The listing gives space for 1,600 vehicles, but parking charges aren't confirmed and a spot isn't guaranteed.

Fukuroi Dango Festival: Temple Venue and Travel Guide

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Key takeawaysThe Fukuroi National Dango Festival gathers regional dango, from Iwate to Kumamoto, at Hattasan Son-ei-ji Temple on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a public holiday. A free shuttle is listed from JR Aino Station, and parking capacity is given as 1,600 vehicles. Opening hours, admission and food prices remain unconfirmed, so check the official notice before you travel.

The Fukuroi National Dango Festival (どまん中ふくろい全国だんごまつり2026) brings regional dango to the grounds of Hattasan Son-ei-ji Temple (法多山尊永寺) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a public holiday. The announced selection spans places from Iwate to Kumamoto, with additional activities alongside the food.

A free shuttle is listed from JR Aino Station. Festival hours, admission charges and food prices are not confirmed in the available information, so check the official announcement before making travel plans.

Date and venue

Date	Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (public holiday)
Venue	Grounds of Hattasan Son-ei-ji Temple
Address	2777 Toyosawa, Fukuroi, Japan
Opening hours	Check the official announcement
Admission and food prices	Not confirmed in the available information

The date is confirmed in the temple’s official news page. The transport and programme details below come from the supplied event listing; check the temple’s latest notice for updates.

Food and activities

The main draw is the chance to explore regional dango in one place. Individual vendors, menus and prices have not been provided, so there is no confirmed stall-by-stall shopping list yet.

The event listing also names the following activities. Their schedules and participation requirements still need checking.

Announced programme	Details to check
Dango School (だんごの学校)	Activity format, booking requirements and participation fees
Street performances	Performers, locations and show times
Shizuoka food discovery programme (静岡美味いもんもの大発見)	Participating stalls and available food

Getting there

A pilgrim in white clothing walking along a stone temple approach among trees and autumn leaves — Image: official website (hattasan.or.jp). Reference image of the temple approach; it does not show this festival or current autumn foliage conditions.

By train and shuttle

A free shuttle bus from JR Aino Station is listed for the event. Departure times, the boarding point and the last return service are not included in the available information. Confirm these before choosing your trains, especially for the journey home.

By car

Approximately 20 minutes from Fukuroi Interchange on the Tomei Expressway.
Approximately 15 minutes from Kakegawa Interchange.
The listing gives parking capacity as 1,600 vehicles.

Parking charges and arrangements for the day are not confirmed. The listed capacity should not be treated as a guarantee of an available space.

What to check before you go

Start with the official event notices, or use the Hattasan official website to find further visitor information.

Festival opening and closing times.
Admission charges, food prices and accepted payment methods.
Shuttle departure times, boarding location and last return bus.
Booking or participation requirements for individual activities.
Rain arrangements and any changes to the programme.

Is admission free?

Admission has not been confirmed. The free service mentioned in the listing is the shuttle bus; that does not establish whether festival entry is free.

Can you reserve a dango activity?

The listing mentions Dango School but does not give booking instructions. Check the official programme before assuming that it accepts walk-in participants.

If you are also preparing your phone for a day out, our d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide explains the rental service. Charging availability at this festival has not been confirmed.

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