Head to Umekoji Park in Kyoto for Silver Week! The Culture, Arts, and Sports Promotion Association is hosting “Kyoto Gyoza Grand Operation 2026 Autumn.” Enjoy a collaborative experience with Komadori Anime Studio’s “Dwarf” and spend a fun-filled day with the whole family sampling delicious gyoza from all over Japan!

Local gyoza from across the country and Kyoto craft beer come together! Along with the “Kyoto Craftsmanship Grand Campaign,” featuring anime production workshops led by the renowned studio “Dwarf” and drone experiences, this is five days of fun and learning for the whole family!

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The General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Culture, Arts, and Sports will host the “Kyoto Gyoza Daisakusen 2026 Autumn” food festival—featuring a variety of gyoza from across the country and local craft beers—for five days from Saturday, September 19, 2026, to Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (a national holiday), at Umekoji Park(in front of JR Umekoji Kyoto-Nishi Station). This fall, the event will blend “food” and “experiences” on an even grander scale!We will also be holding the “Kyoto Crafting Operation,” an interactive kids’ event, featuring a wide range of activities that will captivate everyone from children to adults—including an authentic animation production workshop led by the animation studio “dwarf,” as well as drone experiences and a bouncy castle.

URL: https://gyoza2026.hp.peraichi.com

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dwarf studio

■ Hands-On Event: “Dwarf” × Kyoto Craft Operation

“Dwarf,” the studio behind numerous characters and stop-motion animations, is coming to Kyoto! We’ll be holding a special, 5-day-only workshop centered on the theme of “Creating Animation.”

京都モノづくり大作戦2026

Kyoto Monozukuri Daisakusen 2026

〈Program Information & Reservations〉

(1) [September 19–23] Flipbook Creation Workshop

Description: Use everyday stationery to create a “moving story” based on your own ideas! You can take home your very own finished flipbook.

Capacity: Limited to 70 participants per day (10 per session / Reservations given priority)

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Stop-Motion Workshop

(2) [September 19–23] Zoetrope (Rotating Peep Show) Workshop

Description: Handcraft a “zoetrope”—the origin of animation, invented in the 19th century! Experience the wonder of seeing the images move smoothly when you peek through the slits, and learn how it works.

Capacity: Limited to 70 people per day (10 people per session / Reservations given priority)

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Zoetrope Workshop

(3) [September 22–23 Only] Taught by the Dwarves! Stop-Motion Animation Workshop

Description: Under the direct guidance of Dwarf members, draw your own original character and film it frame by frame! You’ll receive the filmed footage and a commemorative acrylic stand as a gift.

Capacity: Limited to 8 participants per session (advance reservation required)

(4) [September 22–23 Only] Special Screening of Dwarf Productions

Details: Enjoy watching stop-motion animation works produced by Studio “Dwarf” inside the tent—works that exude the unique warmth of handcrafted animation. (Advance reservations are prioritized)

All programs are for ages 6 and up. *Preschoolers may participate when accompanied by a guardian.

▼ Click here for details and reservations for each program

https://select-type.com/rsv/?id=eEoklSe1Nwc&c_id=454373

■ A lineup of exquisite gyoza from across Japan and Kyoto craft beers!

From classics like “Utsunomiya Juicy Gyoza” and “Hamamatsu Gyoza” to luxurious seafood varieties such as “Hiroshima Oyster-Lemon Gyoza” and “Scallop Butter Gyoza,” as well as specialty meat options like “Sendai’s Famous Beef Tongue Gyoza”and “Satsuma Black Pork & Black Chicken Salt Gyoza”—a wide variety of gyoza from across the country, each boasting its own unique flavor, have gathered here! The lineup features a diverse range of unique varieties, including “Marumochi Gyoza,” “Ibaraki Lotus Root Gyoza,” and “Hakata Bite-Size Gyoza.”In addition, four popular local Kyoto breweries—including “KYOTO NUDE BREWERY” and “Kyoto Beer Lab”—will be setting up shop. Enjoy the perfect pairing of exquisite gyoza and premium craft beer under the blue sky.

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Aldea Yamashiro Beer

■ À la carte dishes and satisfying desserts the whole family will love

In addition to rice dishes and side dishes that kids will love—such as fried rice and extra-long “chewy potatoes”—the event is packed with delightful sweets and à la carte options sure to bring smiles to the whole family, including “Okinawa’s famous Blue Seal Ice Cream,” “shaved ice,” and cute “fruit candies.”

[Event Overview] Event Name: Kyoto Gyoza Grand Operation 2026 Autumn (Held concurrently with: Kyoto Craftsmanship Grand Operation)

Dates & Times: September 19 (Sat) – September 23 (Wed, Holiday), 2026, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

　　　　　 *Closes at 7:00 PM on the 23rd (final day) only

　　　　　 *Some activities and workshops end at 6:00 PM

Venue: Umekoji Park (in front of JR Umekoji Kyoto-Nishi Station)

Access: Right outside “Umekoji Kyoto-Nishi Station” on the JR Sagano Line

Admission: Free (*Some workshops and playground equipment require a fee)

Organizer: General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Culture, Arts, and Sports

Operated by: JOIN US JAPAN LLC

In Cooperation With: Gyoza Shop Federation (General Incorporated Association)

Supported by: Kyoto City, Kyoto City Transportation Bureau, KBS Kyoto, Kyoto Scenic Preservation Society

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