A festival that began at Hozumi Station, featuring a locomotive float and a mini steam locomotive
Kisha Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Every August first Saturday and Sunday / Every year
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Mizuho City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h–2 h 30 min · bullet train + connecting 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.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Kisha Festival began to commemorate the opening of Hozumi Station and the development of the local community. Its railway-themed events, including a parade of locomotive- and train-shaped floats, rides on a mini steam locomotive, and stage performances, bring summer to life in Mizuho City.
About Kisha Festival
The Kisha Festival is a local, railway-themed festival held mainly around Hozumi Station and the city hall parking lot in Mizuho City, Gifu Prefecture.
The event continues as a celebration of the town’s development following the opening of Hozumi Station and as a way to share the connection between the station and the local community.
The festival features floats shaped like locomotives and trains, a mini steam locomotive, stage performances, and more, letting visitors enjoy both railway attractions and the lively local atmosphere.
Source: 汽車まつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
One highlight is a parade of floats modeled after locomotives and trains, traveling from Hozumi Station to the city hall.
A float modeled after a D51 steam locomotive leads the parade, creating a scene that captures the spirit of the Kisha Festival.
The event also features rides on a mini steam locomotive and stage performances, offering more than just a chance to watch trains—you can enjoy rides and other activities, too.
A festival that began at Hozumi Station, featuring a locomotive float and a mini steam locomotive
What to expect
The festival features a parade starting at Hozumi Station, with floats modeled after locomotives and trains proceeding toward the city hall.
Visitors can ride a mini steam locomotive at the venue and experience the train-themed activities.
Stage performances and stalls are also set up, and visitors are introduced to an itinerary of watching the float parade and then enjoying the event activities and food.
Location and access
- Address
Mizuho City
Host municipality 岐阜県瑞穂市
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Dates and season
- Season
Every August first Saturday and Sunday
- Frequency
Every year
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Origins and History of Kisha Festival
The Kisha Festival began to commemorate the opening of Hozumi Station in 1906 and the development of Hozumi Town around the station.
In 1956, the 50th anniversary of the station’s opening, an event that is said to have led to today’s festival was held.
It was initially organized by Tetsuyukai, an association of former Japanese National Railways employees, and later came under the auspices of the Mizuho City Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Source: 瑞穂市で毎年夏に開催されている「汽車まつり」について、いつどのようにして始まったかを知りたい。 | レファレンス協同データベース
Kisha Festival at a Glance
The Kisha Festival is a railway-themed festival in Mizuho City that began to commemorate the opening of Hozumi Station and the development of the local community.
A major highlight is the parade, led by a float modeled after a D51 steam locomotive, with floats depicting locomotives and trains following behind.
Rides on a mini steam locomotive, stage performances, and yatai stalls are also featured, offering a mix of railway attractions and local activities.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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