On Tuesday, May 5th, 2024, the "Kuniyoshi Castle Festival 2024" will be held around the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum. Experience the Warring States period at this impregnable castle where Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu entered. It's a fun event for both adults and children!

Date: Tuesday, May 5th, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Venue: Around Wakasa Kuniyoshi History Museum and Tokusho-ji Temple (25-2 Sagaki, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture)
Admission: Free
In case of rain: The event will proceed regardless of the weather (the stage venue may change to places like Tokusho-ji Temple during rain).
Access: 5 minutes by car from Wakasa-Mihama Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway (approximately 220 free parking spaces available; please follow the guidance of staff).
About 3 kilometers from Mihama Station (approximately 20 minutes by rental bicycle)

Schedule
9:00 AM Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM Kunimoto Matchlock Gun Research Association (Special Venue)
10:05 AM Sakurai To
10:40 AM Kazane (Ocarina)
11:10 AM Sanshin Group and Shinpū Eisaa
11:40 AM Mihama Jazz Orchestra
12:15 PM Kyoto-Nagaokakyo Omotenashi Bushotai Tsutsuji
12:50 PM Bubu no Hoshitachi (Guitar Performance)
1:20 PM Sunflower (Guitar Performance)
2:00 PM Historical Storytelling
3:00 PM Closing Declaration
*Please note that the content and schedule may change without prior notice due to various circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.

Merchandise Sales
Kyoto-Nagaokakyo Omotenashi Bushotai Tsutsuji
Sakurai To
Kuniyoshi Association

Mini Festival
Ring Toss, Super Ball Scooping, etc.

Play, learn, and experience the Warring States period!
Handwritten castle stamps by descendants of the castle lords
Location: Special booth in front of Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum
Cost: 1,000 yen per stamp
Numbered tickets: Distribution starts at 9:00 AM
Event Time: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Walk (Hiking) *Rain or shine
Location: In front of Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum
Departure: 10:00 AM (Expected to finish around 11:30 AM)
Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM
Capacity: 50 participants (first-come, first-served on the day)

Historical Storytelling (1st Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Lecture for 2024)
Location: Special stage at Kuniyoshi Castle Festival
Event Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Armor Experience *Cancelled in case of rain
Time: All day
Cost: Free
Location: Museum Learning Room
Target: From children to adults

Delicious Food Market (Limited stock)
Vendor List: Mahana Table, Brick House, Momonji, Tsurukame Deli, Yu vava, Nakanishi Confectionery, Coffee Shop Hygge, Mihama Town Social Welfare Council, Kuniyoshi Association, Funatako

Tokusho-ji Temple (Indoor Rest Area)
Authentic Shojin Cuisine (from 10:00 AM)
Temple Cafe (from 10:00 AM)