Advance registration has begun for the Chestnut Picking Competition to be held at the 38th Nakayama Chestnut Festival, which will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (Autumnal Equinox Day).

The Chestnut Picking Competition is an event aimed at children and toddlers in the third grade or younger.

[Date] Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (Autumnal Equinox)

[Venue] Chestnut Village Park Outdoor Music Square (Nakayamacho, Iyo City)

[Registration] Please register at the headquarters tent from 10:00

From 11:20, please wait in front of the stage as seats will be prepared.

[Tournament Start] 11:30~ Participants will compete in groups of 10, with 6 groups for preschoolers and 5 groups for elementary school students.

To apply in advance, please access the application form from the link below, fill in the necessary information, and submit your application. Please note that applications will be closed once the maximum number of participants has been reached.

*Please note that due to administrative work, we may not be able to fulfill your request even if you fill out the form.

The preschool division has reached capacity as of August 29th, so applications are now closed.

Click here to apply for the elementary school division

We look forward to receiving your applications.

For more information about this year's Chestnut Festival, please see the event information page.

Nakayama Chestnut Festival