Water splashes over the mikoshi at Fukaya’s traditional festival, bringing color to summer
Fukaya Festival
The 2026 edition of Fukaya Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/25Ended
- Season / frequency
- The last Saturday of July every year / Every year
- Location
- JR Fukaya Station North Exit rotary and part of Shiyakusho-dori
- Area
- Saitama Prefecture・Fukaya City(From Tokyo: approx. 30 min–1 h · train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer festival in Fukaya where , , and processions pass around the north exit of Fukaya Station, and the tradition of splashing water from along the route continues.
About Fukaya Festival
The Fukaya Festival is a summer festival held in Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture, featuring a mikoshi parade along with dashi and yatai processions and festival music.
It originated as the Yasaka Festival, held after the three shrines dedicated to the Tenno deities at Fukaya Castle were moved and enshrined during the Tenna era.
Local neighborhood associations support the festival, which takes place in central Fukaya and around the north exit of Fukaya Station.
One of Fukaya’s signature events, with a history spanning more than 300 years.
Source: 深谷のまつり・イベント／深谷市ホームページ / 深谷まつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the mikoshi parade, featuring several neighborhood associations.
Water is provided along the route where the mikoshi is carried, and a distinctive custom involves enthusiastically splashing it with water.
Dashi and yatai also take part in processions, while each neighborhood’s festival music fills the air.
In 2026, the venue included the station’s north exit rotary and part of Shiyakusho-dori, with festivities taking place from evening into the night.
Source: 7月25日(土)に「第31回 深谷まつり」が開催されるよ。交通規制はコチラ。 - 埼北つうしん『さいつう』
Water splashes over the mikoshi at Fukaya’s traditional festival, bringing color to summer
What to expect
At the festival, you can enjoy a parade of mikoshi from different neighborhood associations making their way through the city.
Water is splashed onto the mikoshi from along the route, creating dramatic scenes typical of a summer festival.
Dashi and yatai processions, dashi face-offs, dance parades, and mikoshi processions have also been held.
The 2026 event was scheduled to start at 4 p.m., with events running until around 9 p.m.
Source: 深谷まつり | さいたま逸品ぐるめぐり
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
The JR Fukaya Station North Exit rotary and part of Shiyakusho-dori.
- Train and bus
It is listed as a 2-minute walk from the north exit of JR Fukaya Station.
On July 25, 2026, bus stops including “Fukaya Station North Exit” were out of service all day due to the Fukaya Festival.
- By car
Traffic restrictions were announced on part of Shiyakusho-dori and elsewhere from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 25, 2026.
Source: コミュニティバス「くるリン」迂回・運休・遅延情報／深谷市ホームページ
Event venue 埼玉県深谷市 JR深谷駅北口ロータリー
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 Fukaya Festival was held on July 25 (Saturday).
It was scheduled to run from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., with events continuing until around 9 p.m.
It is usually held on the last Saturday of July.
Since the 2026 event date has passed, dates for next year and beyond need to be checked again.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
Water is splashed along the mikoshi route, so you may get wet while watching.
In 2026, bus stops around the station’s north exit were suspended due to road closures near Fukaya Station.
Traffic restrictions are also in place in parts of the city, so if you’re driving, plan to avoid the area around the festival venue.
Event times and transportation information may change from year to year, so check the latest information before setting out.
Nearby attractions
瀧宮神社
埼玉県深谷市西島にある神社
Origins and History of Fukaya Festival
The Fukaya Festival originated as the Yasaka Festival, which was held after the three shrines dedicated to the Tenno deities at Fukaya Castle were moved and enshrined during the Tenna era.
It is later described as a festival event combining the Yasaka Festival and the Fukaya Uesugi Festival.
Today, the mikoshi parade, dashi and yatai processions, and festival music all shape the event.
Some accounts date its first celebration to around 1681, and its history is said to span more than 300 years.
Official information
Official information about the Fukaya Festival is available on the festival’s official website.
Details such as the event date, venue, traffic restrictions, and day-of events may vary from year to year.
The Fukaya City Tourism Association lists 048-575-0015 as its contact phone number.
Fukaya Festival at a Glance
The Fukaya Festival is a historic summer festival in central Fukaya, featuring processions of mikoshi, dashi, and yatai.
A distinctive custom is splashing water onto the mikoshi from along the route, and each neighborhood’s festival music is another highlight.
In 2026, the festival was held around the north exit of JR Fukaya Station on July 25, with traffic restrictions around the station and bus stop suspensions announced.
It is usually held on the last Saturday of July.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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