Music and dance along Hirokoji Street: a summer street festival in Nagoya
Hirokoji Summer Festival
The 2026 edition of Hirokoji Summer Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/22 〜 2026/08/23Ended
- Season / frequency
- The 3rd Saturday and Sunday of every August / Every year
- Location
- Hirokoji Street (from the Nishi-Hisaya Odori intersection to near the east side of the Fushimi intersection)
- Area
- Aichi Prefecture・Nagoya City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 40 min–2 h · 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer festival along Hirokoji Street in Naka Ward, Nagoya, where you can enjoy music, dance, parades, and all together.
About Hirokoji Summer Festival
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It originated as a festival rite at Asahi Shrine, and its present-day format took shape after the war.
Hirokoji Street becomes a pedestrian-focused event space where music, floats, , dance, and activities along the route come together.
Local shopping associations and community groups organize the festival, bringing summer excitement to central Nagoya.
Source: 広小路夏まつり - Wikipedia / 祭り | umbrella
Festival highlights
The highlight is the variety of parades that proceed along Hirokoji Street.
Along with marching bands, musical groups, dashi floats, and the Nagoya Shoryu Mikoshi, performers include Akita’s Namahage, Okinawa’s Eisa, and Tokushima’s Awa Odori.
Special stages along the route also feature drumming, Tsugaru shamisen, Hanagasa Odori, and Naruko Odori.
Yatai, a festival fairground, and craft workshops line the route, so you can enjoy several attractions as you walk.
Source: 第75回広小路夏まつり｜8月22日（土）〜23日（日）名古屋・広小路通で開催
Music and dance along Hirokoji Street: a summer street festival in Nagoya
What to expect
The festival begins in the evening, with parades and stage performances taking place at various points along Hirokoji Street.
You can watch musical groups and dance performances, then browse the yatai along the street.
Stages in front of Asahi Shrine and elsewhere feature taiko drumming and Eisa, while other venues present Awa Odori and Tsugaru shamisen performances.
Activities for children include boccia, shooting galleries, ring toss, and craft workshops.
How to take part
The festival is mainly enjoyed as a spectator, but some activities are open to the public.
Unlike traditional shrine festivals centered on , the Nagoya Shoryu Mikoshi is positioned as a symbol of a festival that welcomes broad participation from the general public.
In 2026, a call for mikoshi bearers was also announced, and those who wished to take part did so by applying.
There are events for different age groups, including boccia activities for children and a traditional festival fair.
Admission is free, and visitors can go directly to the venue on Hirokoji-dori.
Anyone wishing to take part as a bearer of the Nagoya Shoryu Mikoshi must apply through the dedicated recruitment announcement.
You can enjoy the festival fair area and stage events by visiting the venue during the times listed.
For individual hands-on activities, follow the on-site guidance on the day.
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Location and access
- Venue and address
The roadways, sidewalks, and pedestrian paths around the stretch from the Hisaya-odori Nishi intersection to near the east side of the Fushimi intersection on Hirokoji-dori.
The event covers a wide area of the city, so check the locations of the parade and stages as you move around.
- By car
Check road conditions and traffic restrictions around the festival venue before you go.
Address The area along Hirokoji Street, from the Nishi-Hisaya Odori intersection to near the east side of the Fushimi intersection
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event was scheduled for August 22 (Saturday) and the 23rd (Sunday), from 17:00 to 21:00 on both days.
The parades began at 17:00 on both days, with stage performances, yatai, and the festival fairground taking place at different times.
The Nagoya Uchimizu Daisakusen was also held from 17:00 on August 22.
The information stated that events that could proceed would be held in rainy weather, while cancellations and other decisions would be made in the event of heavy rain.
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Tips for your visit
The venues are spread across several points along Hirokoji Street, so it is easier to get around if you check the locations and times of the parades or stage performances you want to see in advance.
The event takes place from evening into night, and people gather at the yatai along the route and at the various venues, so it is a good idea to agree on a meeting place with your companions.
Responses to rainy weather vary by event, and cancellations or other decisions are made in the event of heavy rain.
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Origins and History of Hirokoji Summer Festival
The Hirokoji Summer Festival originated as a festival rite at Asahi Shrine.
Its present-day format is said to have taken shape after the war, and it has developed into an urban summer festival centered on the shopping district.
The 2026 event was held as the 75th edition, marking a long-running event on Hirokoji Street.
The Nagoya Shoryu Mikoshi was created as a community-participation monument commemorating the 100th anniversary of Nagoya’s municipal system and has become one of the festival’s distinctive features.
Official information
The 2026 Hirokoji Summer Festival was organized by the Hirokoji Summer Festival Executive Committee.
The organizing body is made up of the Sakaemachi Shopping Association and the Hirokoji Shopping Association.
Information on applying to carry the Nagoya Shoryu Mikoshi is provided on a dedicated page.
Event details and times may change, so check the relevant notices when choosing which activities to attend.
Hirokoji Summer Festival at a Glance
The Hirokoji Summer Festival is a summer festival in central Nagoya, bringing together parades, music, dance, dashi floats, mikoshi, and yatai along Hirokoji Street in Naka Ward.
The 2026 event was scheduled for August 22 and the 23rd, with activities available from 17:00 to 21:00 on both days.
Along with a variety of performances, including Akita’s Namahage, Okinawa’s Eisa, and Awa Odori, there were activities for children and a festival fairground.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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