A traditional festival where you can join the Fukuchiyama Dance circle and enjoy the town in summer
Fukuchiyama Dokkoise Festival
The 2026 edition of Fukuchiyama Dokkoise Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/14 〜 2026/08/25Ended
- Season / frequency
- Aug / Every year
- Location
- Hirokoji Street and Goryo Park (August 14) / Fukuchiyama Station North Exit Park (August 25)
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Fukuchiyama City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · bullet 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
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer festival in Fukuchiyama where children and adults can join a circle and enjoy the Fukuchiyama Dance, which has continued for more than 400 years.
About Fukuchiyama Dokkoise Festival
The Fukuchiyama Dokkoise Festival is a summer festival in Fukuchiyama where visitors can enjoy the Fukuchiyama Dance.
You can enjoy this dance, which has a history of more than 400 years, in a circle, regardless of your dancing experience.
The event takes place on Hirokoji Street and in parks, with participants ranging from children to adults.
Source: 福知山商工会議所【公式サイト】管理画面 / 福知山ドッコイセまつり | イベント一覧 | 京都府観光連盟公式サイト
Festival highlights
The highlight is the circle of Dokkoise dancers spreading around the stage.
In 2026, the children's competition, lighting ceremony, and dancing take place on August 14, and the community-wide dance is held at Fukuchiyama Station North Exit Park on August 25.
There are also activities for children and performances, so visitors can enjoy more than just the dancing.
A traditional festival where you can join the Fukuchiyama Dance circle and enjoy the town in summer
What to expect
August 14Following the afternoon children's competition, the lighting ceremony begins at 7:15 p.m., and dancing starts at 7:30 p.m.
After the awards ceremony at 8 p.m., general dancing takes place from 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On August 25, the program is a community-wide dance at Fukuchiyama Station North Exit Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
How to take part
Individuals are welcome to join the general dancing on the day without prior registration.
Advance registration is required to participate as part of a dance group on August 14, but the community-wide dance on August 25 is open to the public with no registration required.
The event information says that anyone can participate, regardless of dancing experience.
To participate as part of a dance group on August 14, fill in the required information on the application form and submit it in person at the Fukuchiyama Chamber of Commerce and Industry office or apply by fax.
Individuals do not need to register in advance to join on the day.
Dance practice sessions are held on August 3 and August 7; advance registration is not required for either session.
Source: 福知山ドッコイセまつり 2026｜8/14(金)・8/25(火)
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hirokoji Street and Goryo Park (August 14) / Fukuchiyama Station North Exit Park (August 25).
The location is Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture.
- Train and bus
From Fukuchiyama Station on the JR San'in Main Line, JR Fukuchiyama Line, or Kyoto Tango Railway Miyafuku Line, it is about a 15-minute walk to the Hirokoji Street and Goryo Park venue.
Fukuchiyama Station North Exit Park is right by the station's north exit.
- By car
On August 14, vehicle traffic is prohibited around Hirokoji Street from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Parking
Nearby parking facilities are available, including the paid Fukuchiyama Parking beside Goryo Park.
Address Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The dates listed have passed)
According to the 2026 event information, the festival was held on August 14 (Friday) and August 25 (Tuesday).
The venue on August 14 is Hirokoji Street and Goryo Park, and on August 25 it is Fukuchiyama Station North Exit Park.
The schedule for August 14 included the children's competition and general dancing, while August 25 was scheduled to feature a community-wide dance.
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Tips for your visit
August 14, vehicle traffic will be prohibited around Hirokoji Street, so if you plan to come by car, consider using a nearby parking lot.
Fukuchiyama Parking, next to Goryo Park, is paid parking.
Drone use is prohibited around the event venue.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include the Fukuchiyama City Flood Control Memorial Hall, Fukuchiyama City Tanba Living Clothing Museum, Sato Taisei Memorial Art Museum, Fukuchiyama Castle, and Fukuchiyama Railway Museum Fukuriel.
You can visit facilities that offer a glimpse into Fukuchiyama's history and local culture as part of your festival trip.
It is advisable to check each facility's opening status and visitor information before your visit.
日本の鬼の交流博物館
京都府福知山市の大江山麓にある博物館
福知山城
京都府福知山市にある城跡
福知山市動物園
京都府福知山市の動物園・水族館のスポットです。
Origins and History of Fukuchiyama Dokkoise Festival
The Fukuchiyama Dance is said to have originated around the 16th century, when laborers repairing Fukuchiyama Castle under Akechi Mitsuhide called out “dokkoise” as they carried stone and lumber.
Since then, it has been a traditional culture cherished in Fukuchiyama City for more than 400 years.
At the festival, local residents carry on the dance by forming a circle.
Source: 福知山ドッコイセまつり - Wikipedia
Official information
The 2026 event information can be found on the Fukuchiyama Chamber of Commerce and Industry's “Fukuchiyama Dokkoise Festival” page.
Information is provided on the event dates and times, venues, how to participate in the dancing, traffic restrictions, parking, and other notes.
Fukuchiyama Dokkoise Festival at a Glance
The Fukuchiyama Dokkoise Festival is a summer festival centered on the Fukuchiyama Dance, which has continued for more than 400 years, with a children's competition and a community-wide dance.
In 2026, it was held on August 14 and August 25 at Hirokoji Street and Goryo Park, and Fukuchiyama Station North Exit Park.
Individuals can join on the day, while advance registration is required to participate as part of a dance group.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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