Written by JC Team
If you’re a bit puzzled what a ‘Gatalympics’ might be then an easier way to think of this festival is ‘fun with mud’.
What happens?
The event takes place on the mudflats on the Ariake Sea next to Kashima City in Saga Prefecture. The Gatalympics feature a number of fun events from sumo to racing — all of which are intended to cover the participants from head to tow in brown mud.
The events are open to participation by both locals and visitors.
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How to get there
The venue is a 5-minute walk from Hizen Nanaura Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line. If you take the limited express, get off at Hizen-Kashima Station.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
May 31, 2026
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12:00pm
鹿島ガタリンピック
Free
Hizen Nanaura Station
Use the Japan Rail Pass to get here.
Use the Japan Rail Pass to get here.
