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Free entry, local food and a park setting: Ichigo Isshoku (一期一食) takes place at Katsuyama Park in Kitakyushu on November 14–15, 2026. No reservation is needed. The food area brings together around 40 booths, with local specialties, drinks and farm produce alongside stage activities.
Opening hours vary by day: 11:00–18:00 on Saturday and 10:00–16:00 on Sunday. Admission is free; food and drinks are sold at the venue.
Dates, hours and venue
| Event | Ichigo Isshoku 2026 |
|---|---|
| Saturday | November 14, 2026 · 11:00–18:00 |
| Sunday | November 15, 2026 · 10:00–16:00 |
| Venue | Katsuyama Park (勝山公園), main lawn |
| Address | Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan |
| Admission | Free; food and drinks sold separately |
| Reservations | Not required |
| Organizer | Ichigo Isshoku Executive Committee (一期一食実行委員会) |
| Co-organizer | City of Kitakyushu |
Check the official Ichigo Isshoku website for event updates before setting off.
What to eat and drink
The main food area, Katsuyama Mogu Mogu Yokocho (勝山もぐもぐ横丁), is the place to sample dishes from local restaurants all in one spot. Around 40 booths will offer everything from seafood and meat dishes to noodles, rice dishes, Asian food and sweets. Vegetables, fruit, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are also part of the lineup.
For a taste of Kitakyushu, look out for these highlights:
| Food or drink | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Nukadaki (ぬか炊き) | A local Kitakyushu specialty |
| Sushi | An event-only menu from a two-Michelin-star restaurant |
| Game dishes | Wild boar and venison |
| Mojiko Beer (門司港ビール) | A local beer option |
| Yahata Ale (八幡エール) | Another local beer to look out for |
Alcohol is not served to anyone under 20.
For other food outings in Japan, the Gindaco all-you-can-eat guide covers a separate takoyaki promotion and its booking details. For a different kind of meal, see the Pizza Hut size-up sale guide.
Stage activities and Sunday dining event
There is more to the festival than food stalls. The stage program includes local treats, singing and games with Kitakyushu products as prizes.
| Activity | What happens |
|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Umaimon Maki (北九州うまいモンまき) | Local confectionery and specialty products are handed out |
| Company singing contest | Teams from companies compete on stage |
| Games | Participants can win Kitakyushu specialty products |
Goen Dining on Sunday
The official announcement also lists Goen Dining (ご縁ダイニング) for November 15. See the festival’s official information for participation details.
Getting there and parking
By train: the venue is a 10-minute walk from JR Nishi-Kokura Station (西小倉駅). Public transport is recommended because the area is expected to be busy.
By car: Katsuyama Park is about five minutes from the Otemachi exit on the Kitakyushu Urban Expressway.
Katsuyama Park underground parking
The underground car park beneath City Hall has 500 spaces and opens from 7:30 to 23:00. Parking costs ¥150 per 30 minutes, with a maximum charge of ¥1,000. An additional ¥1,000 applies for an overnight stay.
The City of Kitakyushu’s Katsuyama Park page provides the official park information.
Looking at outdoor events elsewhere in Japan too? The LOCALGREEN FESTIVAL guide for Yokohama covers another free-entry event, taking place on November 7–8.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ichigo Isshoku free to enter?
- Yes. Admission is free, while food and drinks are sold at the venue.
- Do I need to book?
- No reservation is needed to visit the festival.
- What are the opening hours?
- The festival runs from 11:00 to 18:00 on November 14, 2026, and from 10:00 to 16:00 on November 15, 2026.
- Which station should I use?
- JR Nishi-Kokura Station is a 10-minute walk from the venue.
- Will the festival go ahead in rain?
- It goes ahead in light rain. Bad weather may lead to program changes or cancellation.
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See what else is on that day, that month and in the same area on our event calendar.
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