Art! Delicious food! Fun! The "OKAYAMA FOREST ART MARKET Tsuyama" will be held, offering a wealth of attractions from northern Okayama Prefecture.

2026.02.13

Events

In order to raise awareness and build momentum for the "Forest Art Festival Okayama 2027," which will be held in the fall of 2027, we will be collaborating with the 12 municipalities in the Forest Art Festival area to hold the "OKAYAMA FOREST ART MARKET Tsuyama" on Saturday, March 21st at Shiroshita Square (Tsuyama City). This event will feature a market showcasing local food and specialty products, as well as events using the permanent artworks from the Forest Art Festival.

This event brings together exquisite local delicacies and specialties from across Japan, such as Tsuyama Hormone Udon, Hiruzen Yakisoba, and Chiyagyu Yanagi Beef. Stage events will also feature performances of traditional regional arts. Furthermore, there will be plenty of art events, including a table tennis rally and workshops using artwork from the Forest Art Festival, making it an event where you can experience "delicious food" and "art" with all your senses.

Come and enjoy this one-day-only event where local gourmet food and art from the Forest Art Festival area come together!
(Please note that some content may be changed or the event may be canceled due to weather or other factors. If the event is canceled, we will announce it on this website.)

*Please use public transportation to get to the venue.
　Please note that there is no parking available at the event venue. Please use nearby private parking lots.

Event flyers that show booth layouts, etc.Here

1 Name
OKAYAMA FOREST ART MARKET Tsuyama

2. Date and time, and location
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jōka Square (98-2 Yamashita, Tsuyama City)

3 Contents
[Gourmet food and local specialty product booths]
Tsuyama City: Tsuyama Horumon Udon
Takahashi City: Salt-grilled ayu (sweetfish) from the Takahashi River, Sanjuro soup, Monaka ice cream
Niimi City: Chiyagyu beef skewers, Chiyagyu beef rice bowl, Kanayama yakiniku sauce, Chiyagyu beef potato chips, etc.
Maniwa City: Hiruzen Yakisoba, local sake such as Gozenshu 1859, etc.
Mimasaka City: Black bean burgers, rice flour chiffon cake, Kaita tea leaves, Kaita tea tea bags, etc.
Shinjo Village: Shinjo Hime mochi, beef mochi base, mochi-making crackers, kiwi fruit jam, etc.
Kagamino Town: Kagamino country-style udon noodles, Kagamino tomatoes
Shōō Town: Roasted chestnuts, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted chestnut tarts, fried donuts, etc.
Nagi Town: Nagi Beef Skewers
Nishiawakura Village: Fresh strawberries in packs, moist rice flour baumkuchen, Hyakumori Mitsu Chicho no Mori, etc.
Kumenan Town: Hot dogs, yuzu squash, yuzu dressing, yuzu miso, etc.
Misaki Town: Egg over rice
Okayama Prefecture Hall (Hare no Kuni Okayama): Mori Bread, Peach Bread, Original Kibi Dango, Hiruzen Jersey White Chocolate, etc.

JR West: Children's uniform experience, Kumanaku Tabinyan
Forest Art Festival: PR for "Forest Art Festival Okayama, the Land of Sunshine" 2027
Other events: Pokémon anime event currently underway! Quiz rally & photo spot
*The TV anime "Pokémon" airs every Friday at 6:55 PM!

[Stage Events]
11:00-11:15 Opening Ceremony
11:20-11:50 Performance by the Shōō Kintoki Taiko Drum Group (Shōō Town)
11:55-12:10 "Forest Art Festival Okayama, the Land of Sunshine" 2027 PR
12:25-12:40 Traditional mochi pounding in Shinjo Village (4 people pounding) (Shinjo Village)
12:55-13:10 Niimi City Tourism PR and Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament by "Niimin" (Niimi City)
13:15-13:35 Bitchu Kagura Performance (Takahashi City)
13:50-14:10 Yokosen Kabuki Preservation Society Performance (Nagi Town)
14:15-14:25 Maniwa City Tourism Promotion and Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament (Maniwa City)
14:25-14:45 Uraja and Yosakoi Dance (Mimasaka City)
15:05-15:25 Tsuyama City Tourism PR / Captain Pikachu will also be there! (Tsuyama City)
15:25-15:40 Kagamino Town Tourism PR (Mizurin) (Kagamino Town)

*Times and content are subject to change.

[Table tennis match using the art installation "Tsuyama Ping Pong Square"]
We invited visitors to participate, and they were divided into three teams to challenge themselves in a rally ping pong game!
Using the permanent installation "Tsuyama Ping Pong Square" from the Forest Art Festival, participants compete in a relay format to see who can complete the most rallies.
A novelty gift will be given to all participants!
• Event time: 14:45-15:05 (20 minutes)
Rules: Three teams will compete to see who can keep a rally going the longest using three ping pong tables.

[Workshop]
　(1) Washable natural deerskin flower keychain making experience
• Estimated time: 30 minutes
• Number of sessions: 3 (① 11:15 - ② 11:55 - ③ 12:35 -)
• Participation limit: 10 people per session
Participation fee: 500 yen

　(2) Experience making coasters using Sakushu Kasuri textiles, weaving the spirit of your hometown
• Duration: 75 minutes
• Number of sessions: 2 (① 13:20～ ② 14:45～)
• Participation limit: 10 people per session
Participation fee: 500 yen

[Venue-wide mobile rally]
Scan the QR code installed inside the venue (Shiroshita Square) to access information about the Forest Art Festival.
Answer the quiz
Respondents will receive a chance to win a prize in a raffle!

4. Related Events
　(1) JR Tsuyama Line Special Extra Train "Morige Liner" Operation　*Sold out.
In conjunction with the OKAYAMA FOREST ART MARKET in Tsuyama, the JR Tsuyama Line will be using SAKU-BISAKU-RAKU.
A special train will run for one day only. Onboard, there will be tourism promotions and tastings of local products.
You can enjoy it.
Train name: Morige Liner
・Vehicle used: SAKU-BI SAKU-RAKU (1 car)
・Operating section: JR Okayama Station (departing at 10:55) → JR Tsuyama Station (arriving at 12:27) *All seats are reserved.
• Capacity: 40 people
• Fare: Adults 1,700 yen, Children 840 yen (total price of train ticket and reserved seat ticket)

*To apply for Morige Liner,HereFrom. (JR West's online reservation site "e5489")
*Applications will be accepted starting at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 21st.

　(2) Bus tours exploring art　*Applications are now closed.
A sightseeing bus tour that takes you around the permanent art installations, allowing you to experience the charm of the Forest Art Festival.
The tour departs from and arrives at the west exit of JR Okayama Station, and will take you to the venue for OKAYAMA FOREST ART MARKET Tsuyama, Jōka Square.
I'll stop by there too.
・Operating section: Departing from and arriving at JR Okayama Station West Exit
·course :
JR Okayama Station → Okutsu Promotion Center "Echoes echoing in the mountains"
→ Mizunosato Okutsu Lake Visitor Center → Joka Square (Tsuyama Ping Pong Plaza)
→ Nagi Museum of Contemporary Art "Cosmology for the Future" → JR Okayama Station
*The names of the artworks are shown in brackets (《》).
• Number of applicants: 30 (to be selected by lottery from among the applicants)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (tax included)
• Application destination: Ryobi Tours Co., Ltd.
TEL 086-226-1515
　　　　　　　　HerePlease apply from here.

*For details on the "Art-themed Bus Tour," please click here.
　　Spend a day immersed in art. We're hosting an "Art-themed Bus Tour"!