Kokuryō Minazuki Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include floating lanterns on the Takeda River at Junreikyo Bridge and fireworks held at night.

In 2026, the program also included Junreikyo Bridge illuminations, kids’ dance, food stalls, evening stalls, and candy-grabbing.

The festival is distinctive for combining traditional riverside events with local performances and nighttime activities.

Source: 国領水無月祭2026 | ツキヌケ

A traditional summer festival in Kokuryō, where lights and prayers reflect on the Takeda River

What to expect

The festival begins in the afternoon. After the best wishes talismans are distributed and the evening stalls open, the night features floating lanterns on the river and fireworks.

According to the 2026 information, the festival began at 4 p.m., and fireworks for good health were scheduled from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Visitors can enjoy lights and riverside events around Junreikyo Bridge on the Takeda River, then explore the local activities.

How to take part

The program includes activities visitors can watch or enjoy, such as evening stalls, food stalls, candy-grabbing, and kids’ dance.

一般来場者向けの祭りとして紹介されています。

Follow the day’s announcements for participation details and age requirements for each activity.

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Location and access

Venue and address

Around Junreikyo Bridge and the crossroads (Kokuryō), Kokuryō, Kasuga-cho, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Traffic restrictions have been announced for 2026.

Carpooling and walking are recommended.

Address Kokuryō, Kasuga-cho, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The festival was held on July 31 in 2026, with a 4 p.m. start time announced.

Fireworks were scheduled from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with floating lanterns on the river and Junreikyo Bridge illuminations taking place in the evening.

The 2026 event has ended.

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Tips for your visit

Traffic restrictions were announced for 2026, and carpooling or walking was recommended for getting around the venue area.

The fireworks and illuminations take place at night, so it is a good idea to plan your return transportation in advance.

If you plan to visit the food stalls or evening stalls, please check the event hours and announcements on the day.

Origins and History of Kokuryō Minazuki Festival

The Kokuryō Minazuki Festival is a Kawasuso Festival that dates back to the mid-Edo period.

In times when epidemics were common in summer, people gathered by the river to worship the deities and cleanse their bodies.

Since July 31 falls in the middle of the year according to the lunar calendar, people have given thanks for safely making it through the first half of the year and prayed for good health in the second half.

Official information

The Kokuryō Minazuki Festival page from the Tamba City Tourism Association is listed as the source for 2026 event information.

Kokuryō Minazuki Festival at a Glance

The Kokuryō Minazuki Festival is a Kawasuso Festival that has been held for more than 250 years around the Takeda River in Kokuryō, Kasuga-cho, Tamba City.

Enjoy traditional and community events all in one visit, including floating lanterns by the river, lights on Junreikyo Bridge, evening stalls, dance performances, and fireworks.

The festival was held on July 31 in 2026, and traffic restrictions were announced, so visitors needed to plan how they would get there.