"Fukuoka Handmade & Zakka Festa 2026 Winter" will be held at Fukuoka International Center from Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, 2026. The organizing office, Adventure, announced it on October 9.
The event gathers handmade works and sundries from artists across Japan, and this is its 18th edition. More than 1,050 booths in total are expected over the three days. Works and materials from all over the country will be presented throughout the event.
The photo shows the venue at a past event.
Find works and materials, and try making things by hand
The first floor will have a handmade and sundries exhibition and sales zone, plus a materials sales zone and a workshop zone. Besides choosing finished works, visitors can look for materials to use in making things or join hands-on making experiences.
The second floor will also have a handmade exhibition and sales zone, along with rest areas and more. Vendors are expected from local Fukuoka and across Kyushu, as well as from the Kanto and Kansai regions.
The photos shown are from past events. The artists and workshops taking part this time can be checked on the official event website as they are announced.
Advance tickets and the re-entry system
Admission is ¥600 in advance and ¥700 on the day. Admission is free for high school students and younger. Advance tickets are on sale now, and if you receive a re-entry ticket at the venue exit, you can re-enter free of charge as many times as you like during the event.
The first 300 visitors each day will receive an event-original washi tape. The venue will also have a space for taking photos of purchased works to post online.
The venue is a 12-minute walk from Gofukumachi Station on the subway. From Hakata Station or Tenjin, take a bus to the "Kokusai Center / Sun Palace-mae" stop.
Event information for Fukuoka Handmade & Zakka Festa
- Name: Fukuoka Handmade & Zakka Festa 2026 Winter
- Dates: Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (until 16:00 on the last day)
- Venue: Fukuoka International Center
- Address: 2-2 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
- Admission: ¥600 in advance, ¥700 on the day, free for high school students and younger
Image: courtesy of Adventure Co., Ltd.
