An autumn festival that brings Kashiwa Odori and mikoshi to the streets around the station
Kashiwa Festival
The 2026 edition of Kashiwa Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/19 〜 2026/09/20Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year
- Location
- Around the downtown area east and west of Kashiwa Station
- Area
- Chiba Prefecture・Kashiwa City(From Tokyo: approx. 40 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Required number of participants
- 3,000 people (recruitment capacity for the Japanese record attempt)
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A local Kashiwa festival where visitors can enjoy Kashiwa Odori, , and stage events in the downtown area east and west of Kashiwa Station. From 2026, it has been held in September.
About Kashiwa Festival
The Kashiwa Festival is a local festival held in the downtown area east and west of Kashiwa Station, featuring stage events, Kashiwa Odori, mikoshi, food stalls, and more.
It began in 1971 as the “Kashiwa Shopping Festival” and adopted the name that led to its current one in 1978.
Kashiwa Odori is described as a signature dance of the festival, passed down through generations.
Starting in 2026, the event moved from its usual summer schedule to autumn.
Source: 柏まつり 2026 | 公式サイト / 柏まつり - Wikipedia / 第46回柏まつり2026を開催（令和8年9月14日発表） | 柏市
Festival highlights
Highlights include Kashiwa Odori, mikoshi, and stage events taking place throughout the streets east and west of Kashiwa Station.
In 2026, “Shin☆Kashiwa Odori,” combining contemporary music with traditional dance, was held at the west exit stage.
Around the east exit, mikoshi parade through the streets, and visitors can enjoy different mikoshi and routes on each day from along the route.
The program also included an event to attempt a Japanese record in Kashiwa Odori.
An autumn festival that brings Kashiwa Odori and mikoshi to the streets around the station
What to expect
Events featuring dance, music, drumming, and performances take place at the east and west exit stages and along Sansan-dori.
At the 2026 “Shin☆Kashiwa Odori,” children and adults danced together, following the lead of the performers on stage.
The mikoshi parade proceeds around the east exit of Kashiwa Station and can be watched from along the route.
The recruitment event also invited participants to dance Kashiwa Odori wearing traditional Japanese clothing, such as , kimono, , or jinbei.
How to take part
General visitors can also join activities where they dance Kashiwa Odori.
In 2026, Kashiwa Odori, open to everyone, took place on September 19, and a recruitment event inviting participants to attempt a Japanese record in traditional Japanese clothing was held on September 20.
The Japanese record attempt recruited 3,000 participants on a first-come, first-served basis, and applications are now closed.
Visitors coming only to watch can enjoy the festival at venues and along the streets around the station.
For the 2026 Japanese record attempt, participants applied using a dedicated form and were selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participation was subject to conditions, including being able to attend on September 20 and being able to dance Kashiwa Odori in traditional Japanese clothing. Participants were advised to watch videos of Kashiwa Odori and practice beforehand.
Applications were open from June 26 to September 17 and are now closed.
Kashiwa Odori on September 19 was presented as an event open to everyone.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Around the downtown area east and west of Kashiwa Station.
Venues extend across both the east and west exits.
The address covers the entire venue area, so no street number is specified.
- Train and bus
Get off at Kashiwa Station on the JR Joban Line (Rapid or Local) or the Tobu Urban Park Line.
During the festival, bus boarding and alighting points and taxi stands at the east and west exits are moved to temporary locations.
- By car
2026年9月19日・20日は柏駅周辺で12:00〜20:00に交通規制が実施され、周辺道路の混雑も予想されます。
Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation, such as trains, rather than come by car.
- Parking
Vehicles cannot enter or exit paid parking lots within the restricted area or facilities’ parking lots during restriction hours.
Street parking and unauthorized parking at nearby facilities or on private property are not allowed.
Source: Access · 交通規制 | 柏まつり 2026
Event venue 千葉県柏市 柏駅東西中心街
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 Kashiwa Festival was held over 2 days, on September 19 (Saturday) and 20 (Sunday), from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This is the first year the festival has moved from its traditional late-July date to late September, in response to the extreme summer heat in recent years.
The official website has also announced that the event on September 20 has ended.
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Tips for your visit
Extensive traffic restrictions are in place around Kashiwa Station during the festival, including road closures and one-way traffic controls.
Vehicles cannot enter or exit parking lots within the restricted area during restriction hours.
Bus and taxi boarding points are also temporarily relocated, so check the temporary stops if you plan to use them.
When walking on the day, follow the instructions of police officers and security staff at the site.
Nearby attractions
柏の葉公園
千葉県柏市柏の葉にある都市公園
Suwa Shrine
千葉県柏市柏にある神社
Origins and History of Kashiwa Festival
The predecessor of the Kashiwa Festival was the “Kashiwa Shopping Festival,” started in 1971 with local shopping associations taking the lead.
In 1978, Kashiwa City Hall also began supporting the event. It was renamed the “Summer Festival Kashiwa Festival,” and later became known as the Kashiwa Festival.
Kashiwa Nebuta was first held in 1994 and relaunched in 1997 with local residents operating the floats, but its appearance at the Kashiwa Festival ended after 2023 due to the burden of management and repair costs.
Official information
The official Kashiwa Festival 2026 website provides information on venue maps, access and traffic restrictions, main events, stage programs, and application details.
The website also provides notice that the 2026 event has ended, along with the latest updates.
Kashiwa Festival at a Glance
The Kashiwa Festival is a local festival held in the downtown area east and west of Kashiwa Station, featuring Kashiwa Odori, mikoshi, stage performances, food stalls, and more.
In 2026, it was held on September 19 and 20, marking its move to autumn.
There are also activities open to the public to join in Kashiwa Odori, and visitors can soak up the festival atmosphere around the station.
Take note of traffic restrictions and changes to bus and taxi stops when visiting.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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