GO! GO! GOKASE! Festival: Dates, Access and Highlights

GO! GO! GOKASE! takes place on November 7–8, 2026, at Gokase Town General Park’s G-Park Sports Field. The programme brings together traditional performances, live music, character shows and food stalls, with activities for visitors to join in.

The main planning detail is the timetable: Saturday runs from 11:00 to 17:00, while Sunday runs from 10:00 to 16:00. Admission charges and public transport arrangements are not specified in the available information, so check these before making the journey.

Dates, venue and opening hours

The event’s full Japanese name is GO! GO! GOKASE! 2026 (GO！GO!GOKASE!2026～温故知新 歴史を紡ぐ大一番～). Gokase Town is also marking its 70th anniversary, with its official page describing an opportunity to revisit the town’s history and culture.

What’s on the programme?

The appeal is the mix: traditional kagura and taiko performances alongside guest live stages, character shows and activities visitors can take part in. Food and general-goods booths are also listed. Individual performance times and guest names have not been supplied.

Shochu giveaway: check the collection conditions

A shochu giveaway is listed for the first 500 visitors on each day. Distribution times and recipient conditions are not specified. Do not assume that arriving when the gates open guarantees a gift, or that every family member will get one; confirm the arrangements with event staff.

If a particular show or competition is the reason for your visit, check its date, start time and whether advance registration is required. The overall festival hours do not establish when individual activities will take place.

Getting there and planning ahead

The listed driving route is approximately 50 minutes from Yamato Nakajima-nishi Interchange on the Kyushu Chuo Expressway. Parking capacity is given as 100 vehicles, but parking charges, overflow parking and shuttle arrangements are not specified.

Public transport directions are also missing from the available information. If travelling without a car, confirm both the outward journey and the return trip before committing to plans. Sunday finishes an hour earlier than Saturday.

For a wider trip, the JAL Kyushu flight-and-hotel promotion guide is a separate planning resource. Check its booking and travel conditions rather than assuming that this festival weekend is covered.

Other practical reading includes our d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide for phone-charging plans. Rental availability at the festival has not been confirmed. For another outing, the Asoview Asobitsukushi campaign guide covers a separate offer; it does not establish any discount or booking arrangement for this event.

What to confirm before leaving

• Admission charges and any separate activity fees.
• The timetable for the performances you want to see.
• Registration requirements for competitions.
• Parking arrangements or a workable public transport route.
• Weather-related changes or cancellation announcements.

Check the official Gokase Town anniversary information before travelling. The available excerpt establishes the anniversary programme, but does not resolve the event-specific questions above.

Frequently asked questions

When is GO! GO! GOKASE!?

The festival is scheduled for November 7–8, 2026. Saturday’s hours are 11:00–17:00, and Sunday’s are 10:00–16:00.

Is admission free?

Admission charges are not specified in the available information. Confirm the entry conditions before visiting.

Is parking available?

Parking capacity is listed as 100 vehicles. Charges, overflow parking and shuttle arrangements are not specified.

Do the competitions require advance registration?

The available information does not state whether advance registration is required. Check the participation rules and individual activity times before planning around a competition.