Name: Kawashima Sansan Summer Festival
Start: 2026-04-25
End: 2026-04-26
Location: Kasen Kankyo Rakuen

This local event centers on the river festival passed down in the Kawashima district of Kakamigahara City, and features the makiwara boat’s daytime and evening processions, food stalls, outdoor movie screenings, and more.

About Kawashima Sansan Summer Festival

Kawashima Sansan Summer Festival is a local festival centered on the “Kawashima River Festival,” a tradition passed down in the Kawashima district of Kakamigahara City.

Its centerpiece is a traditional event in which a makiwara boat decorated with lanterns is set afloat to the sound of festival music. Food stalls, outdoor movie screenings, and other activities have also been held.

There is an announcement that in 2026 the event will move to spring and be renamed “Kawashima River Festival.”

Source: かわしま燦々夏まつりを開催（7月27日）｜各務原市公式ウェブサイト / かわしま燦々夏祭り - Wikipedia

Festival highlights

The main highlight is the “Kawashima River Festival,” where a makiwara boat decorated with lanterns floats on the water.

In addition to the daytime boat procession, lanterns are lit at night, letting you enjoy the boat’s appearance by the water.

The 2026 announcement lists times for the daytime procession, ceremony, and evening procession. Food stalls, food trucks, an outdoor movie screening, and other activities are also planned.

Source: かわしま川まつり 2026 | 各務原市 | 子供とお出かけ情報「いこーよ」

A traditional Kawashima festival, with a lantern-lit makiwara boat bringing color to the waterside

What to expect

At the festival, you can enjoy a traditional event in which a makiwara boat is set afloat, followed by the daytime boat procession, a ceremony, and the evening procession.

Food stalls and food trucks line the venue, and an outdoor movie screening is also held on a separate date.

Trout-catching and a fun bingo game are also planned for 2026, combining events to watch with hands-on activities.

How to take part

The 2026 announcement includes activities for visitors to take part in, such as catching trout by hand and a fun bingo game.

The age range is listed as infants and toddlers through adults, making it suitable for a wide range of ages, including children.

Check the details of each activity for participation requirements for the makiwara boat event itself and how to sign up for each activity.

Location and access

Venue and address: Kasen Kankyo Rakuen (1564-1 Kawashimakasada-cho, Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture).

Address 1564-1 Kawashimakasada-cho, Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture

Open in Google Maps

Travel by taxi PRFind a taxi or private transfer for your journey.Find a taxi on Kiwitaxi Long-distance buses are another option PRFind routes and fares from your departure point to your destination.Find highway buses on Rakuten Travel

Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

In 2026, the event will move from its usual summer schedule to spring.

According to the announcement, food stalls, food trucks, an outdoor movie screening, and other activities will be held over 2 days, April 25 and the 26th, while the river festival will be held on April 26.

The river festival’s daytime procession is scheduled for 3 p.m., the ceremony for 6 p.m., and the evening procession for 6:30 p.m.

Accommodation and hotels PR

Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Gifu Prefecture / Kakamigahara City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)

岐阜県各務原市にある博物館

Visit the official page ↗

Photo and data sources

写真：名古屋太郎 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo source ·

Facility data source

Origins and History of Kawashima Sansan Summer Festival

Kawashima River Festival originates from the Oshima River Festival, which is said to have begun during the Kyoho era of the Edo period.

After being suspended in 1963, it was revived in 1995 as the “Kawashima River Festival,” and the venue moved to Kasen Kankyo Rakuen in 2000.

It became the “Kawashima Sansan Summer Festival” in 2004, and in 2026 its name will revert to “Kawashima River Festival” as the event moves to spring.