Hadano Tobacco Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include a tug-of-war contest themed around a giant fire-starting device, the traditional Tobacco Ondo Parade, and the Light Parade, with floats carrying lanterns.

The Kobo Fire Festival features fire and torch effects, and fireworks are launched from Koboyama Park in the evening.

With stage performances featuring singing, music, and dance, there are a variety of events to enjoy from day into the evening.

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A festival where the memories of leaf-tobacco farming live on, and fire and dance brighten the city

What to expect

The festival features a series of events, including parades and dances along the city streets, music and dance performances, and activities centered around fire.

In 2026, the Jumbo Fire-Starting Tug-of-War Contest is scheduled for September 26, and the Tobacco Ondo Parade and Light Parade are scheduled for September 27.

Fireworks are planned to bring the festival to a close in the evening.

How to take part

General visitors may watch.

Some events recruit participants; in 2026, recruitment is listed for the Tobacco Ondo Parade for elementary and junior high school students, dancers, performers for the Mahoroba Show, float vehicles, and the Jumbo Fire-Starting Tug-of-War Contest.

Eligibility, participant numbers, and deadlines vary by recruitment, so check the requirements for the event you wish to join.

For the 2026 recruitment, the Tobacco Ondo Parade is open to elementary and junior high school students who live or attend school in the city. Applications can be made by phone to the organizing committee office or via the QR code provided in the event information.

Dancers may apply by phone, and applications are accepted from the first 15 people.

The Jumbo Fire-Starting Tug-of-War Contest is for participants aged junior high school level and above. Each team has 21 members, and 12 teams are accepted by lottery.

Location and access

Venue and address

The festival is held in Hadano City. Main venues listed include Hadano Municipal Honcho Elementary School, the city’s main streets, and JA Sawayaka-kan.

Address

1-3-2 Sakuramachi, Hadano City.

Train and bus

It is about a 15-minute walk from Odakyu Hadano Station.

A free shuttle bus runs between Horikawa Elementary School and Kana Tech College Seibu.

By car

Traffic restrictions are in place around the venue.

On September 27, 2026, access to Kobo-yama Park will be restricted.

Parking

The school grounds of Honcho Junior High School, Minami Junior High School, Suehiro Elementary School, and Horikawa Elementary School serve as temporary parking lots.

The vehicle facility maintenance contribution is 1,000 yen at Honcho Junior High School and 500 yen at Minami Junior High School, Suehiro Elementary School, and Horikawa Elementary School.

Address 1-3-2 Sakuramachi, Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Dates and season

The festival is usually held on the 4th Saturday and Sunday of September.

For 2026, schedules for various participant recruitment opportunities and related events are provided for September 26 and the 27th.

The Jumbo Fire-Starting Tug-of-War Contest is scheduled for Saturday, while the Tobacco Ondo Parade and Light Parade are scheduled for Sunday.

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Tips for your visit

Traffic restrictions are in place around the venue on September 27, 2026, and Kobo-yama Park will be closed due to the fireworks.

If you are arriving by car, check the operating hours of the temporary parking lots and the facility maintenance contribution. Using public transportation is recommended to avoid congestion.

The shuttle bus operates at different intervals depending on the time of day.

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Origins and History of Hadano Tobacco Festival

The Hadano Tobacco Festival traces its origins to a gathering held to honor tobacco growers, organized in 1948 as one of the events commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Kanagawa Prefecture Tobacco Growers’ Association.

The first festival invited tobacco growers and their families and featured activities such as kabuki performances and geisha dances.

Over time, events including an ondo contest, the Kobo Fire Festival, fireworks, and the Jumbo Fire-Starting event were added, shaping the festival into its present form.

Official information

The official Hadano City website provides information about participant recruitment for 2026, event schedules, traffic restrictions, temporary parking, and free shuttle buses.

The Hadano Tobacco Festival Executive Committee can be contacted through the Tourism Promotion Division of Hadano City at 0463-82-9648.

Details and recruitment status can be checked for each event.

Hadano Tobacco Festival at a Glance

Set against the local history built on leaf-tobacco cultivation, the Hadano Tobacco Festival is a city festival where visitors can enjoy parades, dances, music, fire-based events, and fireworks together.

Related events are scheduled for September 26 and the 27th in 2026, and some events are seeking participants.

Before visiting, check the information about traffic restrictions, temporary parking, and shuttle buses.