4th Kome Fes – Autumn 2026 in Izumisano | Five Onigiri Shops from Senshu Gather for a Day of Freshly Harvested Rice: November 8, 2026

A food festival celebrating freshly harvested rice and hands-on experiences inspired by Japanese rice culture.

“Bread festivals exist, so why not a rice festival?” That simple question inspired Kome Fes (Rice Festival), now returning for its fourth edition.

This time, 23 vendors will gather, including five onigiri (rice ball) shops from the Senshu area. Enjoy dishes made with freshly harvested rice, browse donabe clay cooking pots, rice bowls and other goods, and take part in rice- and food-related workshops. Live music and kamishibai—traditional Japanese storytelling with illustrated cards—add to a day filled with discoveries beyond the food.

Taste, watch, create and explore. Discover Japanese rice culture in the beautiful natural surroundings of Izumisano Hills Green Space.

Vendor details and further information will be announced on the event’s official Instagram.

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＜Highlights＞
♬ 23 vendors, including five onigiri shops from the Senshu area
♬ Delicious dishes featuring freshly harvested rice
♬ Donabe clay cooking pots, rice bowls and other rice-related goods for sale
♬ Hands-on workshops, including bamboo chopstick making and crafting shimenawa—traditional Japanese sacred ropes—using makomo, a wetland plant
♬ Live music and kamishibai storytelling performances
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📅 Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026

🕒 Time: 10:00–16:00

📍 Venue: Izumisano Hills Green Space
90 Kaminogo, Izumisano City, Osaka 598-0024, Japan

📞 +81-72-467-2491 (park center closed on Mondays) （Japanese Only）

🚉 Access
From JR Nagataki Station: approx. 30 minutes on foot southeast. From JR Hineno Station: approx. 35 minutes on foot south.
Izumisano sightseeing loop bus: direct access to the main event area.
Departures from Izumisano Station: 9:00 / 10:20 / 12:40 / 14:00
Departures from Hineno Station: 9:16 / 10:36 / 12:56 / 14:16
Get off at Izumisano Hillside Green Space Park Center (泉佐野丘陵緑地パークセンター).

Alternatively, take a Nankai Wing Bus from Izumisano or Hineno Station to Kunoki (久の木), then walk southwest for approx. 15 minutes.

Parking: Available. Approx. 700 m west of the Kaminogo Interchange-mae intersection.

☔ Held in rain; canceled in severe weather.

🔗 Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kome_festival/

Organizer: Kome Festival Executive Committee

Supported by: Izumisano City

【Recommended experience】
🌿 Enjoy onigiri from Senshu and freshly harvested rice in a park surrounded by nature.

🥢 Discover Japanese traditions through hands-on experiences as well as food.
Try making bamboo chopsticks or crafting shimenawa—traditional Japanese sacred ropes—using makomo, a wetland plant. Makomo is also used in the sacred ropes at Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. Its young edible shoots, known as makomodake, are sometimes used as an onigiri filling by Otomegokoro, one of the shops taking part in the festival. Discovering these connections between food and traditional crafts is part of what makes this event special.

【For Kansai Airport travelers】
✈ A local experience for travelers staying near Kansai Airport. Reach the venue by sightseeing loop bus from Izumisano or Hineno Station. Check bus times and allow plenty of time for your visit.

🏞️　Recommended Nearby Attractions
Ogami Shrine
Shipporyu-ji Temple, Inunaki-san
Cafe Terrace Kū