Joyou Cultural Park

Joyo Culture Park is a large-scale cultural complex that integrates a variety of facilities, including a cultural hall, a planetarium, a library, a history and folklore museum, a community center, a citizen activity support center, and a restaurant.

Reservations & Registration

How to Register: No registration required

Basic Information

Season: Year-round
Closed Days & Excluded Dates: Closed:
・Every Monday (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday)
・The day after a national holiday (if that day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the closure is moved to a weekday)
・Year-end and New Year’s holidays (December 28–January 4)
*Depends on the activity
Meeting Time & Hours of Operation: Meeting Time: Varies by event
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Duration: Based on the experience event
Meals: Available
Language Support: Staff: Japanese
Accessibility: Available (Plum Hall has 6 wheelchair-accessible seats)
*Depends on the nature of the event or performance

Pricing

List Price: Depends on the experience
See our website

Access & Meeting Place

Parking Information: About 250 vehicles

Operator Information

Operator Name: Joyō Cultural Park
Address: 1 Terada Imahori, Joyo City
Phone Number: 0774-55-1010
Official Website: http://www.bunkaparcjoyo.net/index.html

Area & City/Town Introduction (Joyo City)

Located five ri from Kyoto and five ri from Nara, Joyo City has long been known as “the Village of Five Ri.” In addition to numerous ancient burial mounds, archaeological sites, and historic shrines and temples that bear witness to its long history, the city is blessed with abundant natural beauty, including the Aoya Plum Grove, the Kamotani Waterfall, Mount Konosu.
Furthermore, the city boasts numerous prized local specialties, such as tea, plums, irises, figs, and Terada sweet potatoes. The city also offers a variety of events to enjoy throughout the seasons, such as the Plum Blossom Festival and the Yamase Old Road Spring Half-Walk in spring; the Joyo Autumn Fireworks and the Colorful Market in fall; and the Light Pageant ~TWINKLE JOYO~ in winter.