Hataori Machi Festival 2026 takes place in the Shimoyoshida area of Fujiyoshida, a town with a long and continuing relationship with textile production. Hataori means weaving, and the event offers a contemporary way to encounter the people, ideas and places connected with that culture.

The festival is spread through the town rather than contained in one conventional venue. Its focus is on the local textile community and the wider creative scene around it. Details such as participating makers, workshops, markets and performances vary by year, so the official event information is the best place to confirm the programme.

It is particularly well suited to visitors who want to explore Fujiyoshida beyond the main Mount Fuji sightseeing routes and spend time in its streets, studios and small businesses.

Official source: Fuji Five Lakes official event calendar ↗