Taiwan Matsuri in Nara Kashihara 2026 - Tainan Lantern Festival Confirmed!
The Taiwan Matsuri Executive Committee will host the Tainan-themed 'Taiwan Matsuri in Nara Kashihara 2026' from July 18 to August 30, 2026, at AEON Mall Kashihara in Nara Prefecture.
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The Taiwan Matsuri Executive Committee is proud to announce the holding of 'Taiwan Matsuri in Nara Kashihara 2026 - Tainan Lantern Festival' at AEON Mall Kashihara (Kashihara City, Nara) from July 18th (Sat) to August 30th (Sun), 2026.
With the theme 'Experience 365 Days of Taiwan Night Markets in Japan,' Taiwan Matsuri aims to be a bridge for cultural exchange through regional night market cuisine. The event started in 2016 as a gesture of gratitude for the support received from Taiwan during the Great East Japan Earthquake and celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. This marks the second consecutive year the event will be held in Nara Kashihara.
In 2026, the festival adopts the historic southern city of Tainan as its annual theme, showcasing its unique food, culture, and warm hospitality throughout the year.
### Enjoy 'Taiwan Night Market' with Tainan Delicacies
In addition to popular staples like Large Fried Chicken (Da Ji Pai) and Xiao Long Bao, the venue will feature signature Tainan dishes such as Tainan Danzai Noodles and Tainan Shrimp Rice (Xiaren Fan). Local chefs will recreate authentic flavors to promote the rich culinary heritage of Tainan.
### Venue Space Decorated with Mystical Tainan Lanterns
The venue will be adorned with colorful and enchanting Tainan lanterns, creating a vibrant night market atmosphere by day and a mystical, softly lit space by night. Visitors can enjoy a moment that feels like traveling through Tainan right here in Nara.
### Exploring the Charm of Tainan Fruits
Tainan is renowned as one of Taiwan's leading fruit-producing regions. Taiwan Matsuri will showcase the charm of Tainan's local fruits in various forms.
**Event Overview:**
- **Period:** July 18 (Sat) – August 30 (Sun), 2026
- **Hours:** Weekdays 11:30–14:30 / 17:00–21:00; Weekends/Holidays 11:30–21:00 (Special hours apply Aug 8–16)
- **Admission:** Free
- **Location:** AEON Mall Kashihara, West Village Special Venue
- **Organizer:** Taiwan Matsuri Executive Committee
- **Cooperation:** Tainan City, Tainan City Government Agriculture Bureau
With the theme 'Experience 365 Days of Taiwan Night Markets in Japan,' Taiwan Matsuri aims to be a bridge for cultural exchange through regional night market cuisine. The event started in 2016 as a gesture of gratitude for the support received from Taiwan during the Great East Japan Earthquake and celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. This marks the second consecutive year the event will be held in Nara Kashihara.
In 2026, the festival adopts the historic southern city of Tainan as its annual theme, showcasing its unique food, culture, and warm hospitality throughout the year.
### Enjoy 'Taiwan Night Market' with Tainan Delicacies
In addition to popular staples like Large Fried Chicken (Da Ji Pai) and Xiao Long Bao, the venue will feature signature Tainan dishes such as Tainan Danzai Noodles and Tainan Shrimp Rice (Xiaren Fan). Local chefs will recreate authentic flavors to promote the rich culinary heritage of Tainan.
### Venue Space Decorated with Mystical Tainan Lanterns
The venue will be adorned with colorful and enchanting Tainan lanterns, creating a vibrant night market atmosphere by day and a mystical, softly lit space by night. Visitors can enjoy a moment that feels like traveling through Tainan right here in Nara.
### Exploring the Charm of Tainan Fruits
Tainan is renowned as one of Taiwan's leading fruit-producing regions. Taiwan Matsuri will showcase the charm of Tainan's local fruits in various forms.
**Event Overview:**
- **Period:** July 18 (Sat) – August 30 (Sun), 2026
- **Hours:** Weekdays 11:30–14:30 / 17:00–21:00; Weekends/Holidays 11:30–21:00 (Special hours apply Aug 8–16)
- **Admission:** Free
- **Location:** AEON Mall Kashihara, West Village Special Venue
- **Organizer:** Taiwan Matsuri Executive Committee
- **Cooperation:** Tainan City, Tainan City Government Agriculture Bureau
FAQ
「台湾祭in奈良橿原2026」の開催期間と場所はどこですか？
2026年7月18日(土)から8月30日(日)まで、奈良県橿原市のイオンモール橿原（ウエスト・ビレッジ バスロータリー横特設会場）で開催されます。
2026年の台湾祭のテーマは何ですか？
2026年の年間テーマは台湾南部の古都「台南市」です。「台南ランタン祭」として、台南の食文化や幻想的なランタンの魅力を発信します。
どのような台湾グルメを楽しむことができますか？
定番の大鶏排や小籠包に加え、台南ならではの「台南担仔麺（タイナンタンツーミェン）」や「台南蝦仁飯（タイナンシャーレンファン）」などが提供されます。
イベントの入場料と営業時間を教えてください。
入場は無料です。営業時間は平日は11:30〜14:30と17:00〜21:00の二部制、土日祝（および8月8日〜16日）は11:30〜21:00の通し営業となります。
このイベントは雨天でも開催されますか？
雨天決行ですが、荒天の場合は中止となる可能性があります。