{"id":1852,"date":"2026-02-04T11:13:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T02:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1852"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:13:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T02:13:25","slug":"kehaya-matsuri-r7","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/en\/news\/kehaya-matsuri-r7\/","title":{"rendered":"Kehaya Festival 2026 in Katsuragi | Birthplace of Sumo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On <strong>February 23, 2026 (Mon., public holiday)<\/strong>, the <strong>Kehaya Festival<\/strong> will be held at the <strong>Katsuragi City Sumo Museum \u201cKehayaza\u201d<\/strong> in Katsuragi City, Nara. The festival is associated with <strong>Taima no Kehaya (\u7576\u9ebb\u8e76\u901f \/ \u305f\u3044\u307e\u306e\u3051\u306f\u3084)<\/strong>, who is <em>said to be<\/em> the founder of sumo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with sumo-related programs, the event also features the <strong>Kehaya Mini Marche<\/strong>, with market stalls and food trucks\u2014making it enjoyable for both children and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children\u2019s Sumo Workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A hands-on sumo workshop will be offered by former wrestlers and student sumo wrestlers.<br>If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Ages 5 to junior high school students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 15 participants (first come, first served)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fee:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application deadline:<\/strong> <strong>February 13, 2026 (Fri.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a74a95e9.form.kintoneapp.com\/public\/06c6c307ab9d72d44321098612f389e2a990db206da739629fd3640a9d157f35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open Practice (Demonstration Sumo)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/wp_iMZkPGdV\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u6a21\u7bc4\u76f8\u64b2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/wp_iMZkPGdV\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u6a21\u7bc4\u76f8\u64b2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/wp_iMZkPGdV\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u6a21\u7bc4\u76f8\u64b2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/wp_iMZkPGdV\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u6a21\u7bc4\u76f8\u64b2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/wp_iMZkPGdV\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u6a21\u7bc4\u76f8\u64b2-1.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the dohyo (sumo ring) at Kehayaza, student sumo wrestlers will perform demonstration sumo. You can also watch with commentary from museum staff, explaining sumo movements and training routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sumo Jinku Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/wp_iMZkPGdV\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u3051\u306f\u3084\u76f8\u64b2\u751a\u53e5\u4f1a\u3055\u3093-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/wp_iMZkPGdV\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u3051\u306f\u3084\u76f8\u64b2\u751a\u53e5\u4f1a\u3055\u3093-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/wp_iMZkPGdV\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u3051\u306f\u3084\u76f8\u64b2\u751a\u53e5\u4f1a\u3055\u3093-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/wp_iMZkPGdV\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u3051\u306f\u3084\u76f8\u64b2\u751a\u53e5\u4f1a\u3055\u3093-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/wp_iMZkPGdV\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u3051\u306f\u3084\u76f8\u64b2\u751a\u53e5\u4f1a\u3055\u3093-1.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Members of the <strong>Kehaya Sumo Jinku Group<\/strong> will perform <strong>Sumo Jinku<\/strong>, a traditional style of sumo folk chanting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>9:45<\/strong> Reception opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10:00<\/strong> Opening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10:20<\/strong> Children\u2019s Sumo Workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11:20<\/strong> Open Practice (student sumo wrestlers, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11:45<\/strong> Sumo Jinku \/ Local performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12:00<\/strong> Closing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Times may vary depending on conditions on the day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kehaya Mini Marche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Market stalls and food trucks will be available on the day, offering a variety of food and drinks. Please feel free to stop by and enjoy the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Date &amp; Venue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 23, 2026 (Mon., public holiday)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Katsuragi City Sumo Museum \u201cKehayaza\u201d (83-1 Taima, Katsuragi City)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organizer:<\/strong> Katsuragi Tourism Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration:<\/strong> Not required (registration is required only for the Children\u2019s Sumo Workshop)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>About <strong>10 minutes on foot<\/strong> from the temporary parking lot (328 Taima, Katsuragi City)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About <strong>5 minutes on foot<\/strong> from <strong>Taima-dera Station<\/strong> (Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-58d2b3790d4f594df97306bea3568df7\">Please note that <strong>there is no parking space for general visitors at Kehayaza on the day of the event<\/strong>.<br>Due to expected crowds, a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/4pqaXmDfir82LFcPA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">temporary parking lot<\/a><\/strong> will be available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Temporary parking lot:<\/strong> 328 Taima, Katsuragi City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m17!1m12!1m3!1d3921.193475029143!2d135.6994197119094!3d34.51205557287464!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m2!1m1!2zMzTCsDMwJzQzLjQiTiAxMzXCsDQyJzA3LjIiRQ!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sjp!4v1770100250105!5m2!1sen!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Case of Cancellation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will be held in the rain, but may be cancelled in severe weather.<br>\u201cSevere weather\u201d refers to when a <strong>weather warning for Northern Nara Prefecture<\/strong> is issued at <strong>7:00 a.m.<\/strong> on the day of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Katsuragi City Sumo Museum \u201cKehayaza\u201d<\/strong><br>Tel: 0745-48-4611<br>Fax: 0745-48-8196<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/en\/\">HOME<\/a>&nbsp;\u00bb&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/en\/news\/\">New &amp; Now<\/a>&nbsp;\u00bb Kehaya Festival 2026 in Katsuragi | Birthplace of Sumo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1849,"template":"","format":"standard","class_list":["post-1852","news","type-news","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","en-US"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Kehaya Festival 2026 in Katsuragi | Birthplace of Sumo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Kehaya Festival (Feb 23, 2026) at Katsuragi City Sumo Museum \u201cKehayaza\u201d. 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