Upcoming: The 2nd 'Collect Plants' Event, which Attracted 5,000 Attendees Previously, to be Held in Kumamoto on May 9-10
The second iteration of the popular plant event 'Collect Plants,' which drew approximately 5,000 visitors in its first run, is scheduled for May 9-10, 2026, at Grand Messe Kumamoto. The venue has been doubled in size, and new premium early entry tickets are available, bringing together diverse genres from rare plants to art and outdoor goods.
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The second 'Collect Plants' (abbreviation:コレプラ) event, a plant exhibition and sale that first launched in September 2025 and attracted approximately 5,000 attendees, will be held for two days on Saturday, May 9th, and Sunday, May 10th, 2026, at Grand Messe Kumamoto.
Attracting 5,000 visitors last time, the highly anticipated event returns.
Scenes from Collect Plants Vol.1
'Collect Plants' is an exhibition and sales event based on the concept of 'a place to discover unknown passions,' where diverse cultures intersect, starting with plants.
Last time, more than 100 booths, primarily featuring rare plants, as well as art, handmade goods, and outdoor items, gathered, drawing approximately 5,000 visitors over two days. It received support not only from plant fans but also from a wide range of people.
Building on the positive feedback from the first event, the second event is designed to be even more enjoyable.
Venue area approximately twice the size of the previous event, for a more comfortable experience.
For this second event, the venue area has been expanded to approximately twice the size of the previous one. This update aims to enhance visitor circulation and ensure ample space between booths, creating a more comfortable environment while alleviating congestion.
Efforts have also been made to improve traffic flow and reduce bottlenecks, which were challenges in the previous event, to enhance the overall visitor experience.
New premium early entry introduced.
For this event, premium early entry (1,000 yen) will be available on the first day, Saturday, May 9th, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM.
General admission (500 yen) will begin after 10:45 AM. This new initiative is aimed at visitors who wish to enjoy the venue while avoiding crowds, or those who want to check out popular booths early.
'Passions' beyond plants converge.
The venue is expected to host a diverse array of exhibitors spanning various genres, including popular plants like Agave, caudex plants, succulents, and Platycerium, as well as pots, pottery, 3D printer pots, art, miscellaneous goods, and outdoor items.
It is anticipated to be more than just a sales event, serving as a place where new discoveries and encounters are born, attracting many visitors.
Furthermore, the second day, May 10th (Sunday), is Mother's Day. Many items suitable as gifts, such as plants and miscellaneous goods, will also be available.
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Event Overview
Event Name
Collect Plants Vol.2
Date and Time
May 9, 2026 (Saturday) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
May 10, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
*On May 9 (Saturday), from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, only those with premium early entry (1,000 yen) are allowed admission.
*General admission (500 yen) begins after 10:45 AM (free for high school students and younger).
Venue
Grand Messe Kumamoto (1010 Fukutomi, Mashiki-machi, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture)
*All-weather indoor facility
*Adjacent to Mashiki Kumamoto Airport IC, approximately 10 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport
Admission Fee
General admission: 500 yen (free for high school students and younger)
Premium early entry: 1,000 yen (free for high school students and younger)
*Tickets sold on-site on the day of the event.
Parking
Approximately 2,000 spaces
Official Media
Official Website
Official Instagram
Organizer/Operator
Red leaf
Contact Information
Red leaf
Contact Person: Jin Jibun
E-mail: Please inquire via the contact form on the official website.
TEL: 090-9562-7320
Attracting 5,000 visitors last time, the highly anticipated event returns.
Scenes from Collect Plants Vol.1
'Collect Plants' is an exhibition and sales event based on the concept of 'a place to discover unknown passions,' where diverse cultures intersect, starting with plants.
Last time, more than 100 booths, primarily featuring rare plants, as well as art, handmade goods, and outdoor items, gathered, drawing approximately 5,000 visitors over two days. It received support not only from plant fans but also from a wide range of people.
Building on the positive feedback from the first event, the second event is designed to be even more enjoyable.
Venue area approximately twice the size of the previous event, for a more comfortable experience.
For this second event, the venue area has been expanded to approximately twice the size of the previous one. This update aims to enhance visitor circulation and ensure ample space between booths, creating a more comfortable environment while alleviating congestion.
Efforts have also been made to improve traffic flow and reduce bottlenecks, which were challenges in the previous event, to enhance the overall visitor experience.
New premium early entry introduced.
For this event, premium early entry (1,000 yen) will be available on the first day, Saturday, May 9th, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM.
General admission (500 yen) will begin after 10:45 AM. This new initiative is aimed at visitors who wish to enjoy the venue while avoiding crowds, or those who want to check out popular booths early.
'Passions' beyond plants converge.
The venue is expected to host a diverse array of exhibitors spanning various genres, including popular plants like Agave, caudex plants, succulents, and Platycerium, as well as pots, pottery, 3D printer pots, art, miscellaneous goods, and outdoor items.
It is anticipated to be more than just a sales event, serving as a place where new discoveries and encounters are born, attracting many visitors.
Furthermore, the second day, May 10th (Sunday), is Mother's Day. Many items suitable as gifts, such as plants and miscellaneous goods, will also be available.
Scenes from Vol.1 Scenes from Vol.1 Scenes from Vol.1
Scenes from Vol.1 Scenes from Vol.1 Scenes from Vol.1
Scenes from Vol.1 Scenes from Vol.1 Scenes from Vol.1
Event Overview
Event Name
Collect Plants Vol.2
Date and Time
May 9, 2026 (Saturday) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
May 10, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
*On May 9 (Saturday), from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, only those with premium early entry (1,000 yen) are allowed admission.
*General admission (500 yen) begins after 10:45 AM (free for high school students and younger).
Venue
Grand Messe Kumamoto (1010 Fukutomi, Mashiki-machi, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture)
*All-weather indoor facility
*Adjacent to Mashiki Kumamoto Airport IC, approximately 10 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport
Admission Fee
General admission: 500 yen (free for high school students and younger)
Premium early entry: 1,000 yen (free for high school students and younger)
*Tickets sold on-site on the day of the event.
Parking
Approximately 2,000 spaces
Official Media
Official Website
Official Instagram
Organizer/Operator
Red leaf
Contact Information
Red leaf
Contact Person: Jin Jibun
E-mail: Please inquire via the contact form on the official website.
TEL: 090-9562-7320