Japan Fest's Aim
For the 4th time in Buxton, we will be holding an event in celebration of Japanese culture. This event is being meticulously crafted by passionate and motivated individuals to bring just a small taste of Japan to Buxton. Activities for this cultural event include Japanese arts and crafts, authentic handmade food, Japanese inspired drinks, performances, Activity areas, and anime plus much more with the hope that we can one, cater to the Japanese community and two, create an environment where the average person, no matter the age, can enjoy a day immersed in a culture which otherwise would be near impossible to engage with.
What to expect
Get discounted rooms at Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa with Japan Fests Discount code: JFEST2026
Must call hotel to get discount: 08712 210 253
How to get there
By Car
Enter SK17 6BE into your sat nav for the venue.
The Pavilion Gardens car park is located just off St John’s Road. For the car park entrance, use postcode SK17 9AR. It has 199 spaces, including disabled parking bays, and operates on a pay-and-display basis. Payment can be made using coins or the PayByPhone app.
Parking may be busy during the event, so please allow extra time and consider using nearby public car parks if the Pavilion Gardens car park is full.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Buxton Station, approximately a 5–10-minute walk from Pavilion Gardens. Direct Northern services operate between Buxton and Manchester Piccadilly.
After leaving the station, follow signs towards Pavilion Gardens and Buxton Visitor Information Centre.
By Bus
Buxton is served by several local and regional bus routes. Many services stop in Buxton town centre, within walking distance of Pavilion Gardens. Visit the High Peak Buses website to plan your journey and check the latest timetables.
EVENT LOCATION
PAST EVENTS
HOST
Otaku World Derby
Otaku World is passionate team that envisions bringing all anime and Japanese enthusiast together under one roof. Our first steps in achieving this was the opening of our anime store in Derby, it has proved very successful. Our second step towards our goal was the introduction of our anime event, Otaku Link.
Otaku Link’s foundation is built upon the idea of giving anime fans a place to relax and enjoy everything anime has to offer. We are different then other conventions as we have constructed the event in a way that promotes social interaction. Otaku Link is better described as an anime club, where attendees are actively engaged in activities based around Anime thus creating long lasting friendships and an inclusive community. We are now taking the third step in our adventure by incorporating the vast array of other parts of Japanese culture, this brings us to Japan Fest.