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2026 The 23rd Ibusuki Hula Festival
11
Jun
Date
11 Jun (Thursday)
Time
Thu, Jun 11 – Sun, Jun 14
Venue
Municipal Ibusuki General Gymnasium., 市立指宿総合体育館 内 12000 Higashikata
Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan
📝 Useful Information
The 23rd Ibusuki Hula Festival is scheduled to take place over four days from Thursday, June 11, to Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Known as the "Hawaii of the Orient," Ibusuki hosts this vibrant event featuring hula competitions, exhibitions, and workshops.
For more information and entry forms, visit the Ibusuki Hula Festival Official Site or the Kagoshima Tourism Guide.
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Event Schedule & Highlights
Location & Venue Details
Ticketing & Admission (Tentative)
•Hula Competitions: Held on June 11 (Thu) and June 12 (Fri), 2026.
•Time: Tentatively scheduled from 13:00 to 20:00.
•Categories: Includes Solo and Group performances across various age groups, from Kaikamahine (ages 5–14) to Kupuna (ages 50+).
•Hula Exhibitions (Ho'ike): Held on June 13 (Sat) and June 14 (Sun), 2026.
•Time: Tentatively scheduled from 9:00 to 18:00.
•Special Activities: The festival often includes Hawaiian workshops led by renowned Kumu Hula (hula masters) and may feature a cocktail party or street hula performances near Ibusuki Station.
•Main Venue: Ibusuki General Gymnasium (Ibusuki Sogo Taiikukan).
•Address: 12000 Higashikata, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture.
•By Car: Approximately 7 minutes from JR Ibusuki Station or 1 hour from the Kagoshima IC on the Kyushu Expressway.
•Public Transit: Local buses are available from JR Ibusuki Station.
•Competition Entry: Approximately ¥2,000 for adults and ¥500 for middle school students and younger.
•Exhibition Entry: Approximately ¥1,000 per day (¥500 for students).
•Kagoshima Tourism Guide
Updated at 21 Mar 2026