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Wara Art Festival

Name: Wara Art Festival
Start: 2026-08-29
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Niigata, Japan

わらアートまつり

Niigata · Chubu

The Wara Art Festival is a popular event held annually in Nishikambara, Niigata City, showcasing large and impressive art pieces made from locally harvested rice straw. During the event, five unique straw art installations created by students and local volunteers are displayed at Kamiyokigata Park, with night illuminations on weekends and holidays.

Dates: August 29 – October 31, 2026
Location: Niigata · Chubu
Crowd level: Regional attendance
Entry: Paid admission
Official site: niigata-kankou.or.jp/event/3390

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