A summer festival where diverse dances and mikoshi bring the streets of Kuranomachi to life
Tochigi Summer Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Early August
- Location
- Tochigi Kuranomachi Odori, Ginza Street
- Area
- Tochigi Prefecture・Tochigi City(From Tokyo: approx. 50 min–1 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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer festival featuring a variety of events, including ondo songs and dances, , and a procession, centered on Kuranomachi Odori in Tochigi City.
About Tochigi Summer Festival
Tochigi Summer Festival is a summer festival featuring a variety of events along the streets in central Tochigi City.
The main venue is Tochigi Kuranomachi Odori, the main street of Tochigi City.
Events include ondo songs and dances, as well as a traditional mikoshi procession, bringing together the streets of Kuranomachi and the festival activities.
Source: とちぎ夏まつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
Highlights include performances from a variety of genres that bring the streets to life, such as Kurano Machi Ondo, hula dancing, Yosakoi Soran, Yosakoi Ondo, and breakdancing.
A supercar show is also held, bringing traditional mikoshi processions and contemporary performances together at the same festival.
The program offers several events, centered on the main street.
A summer festival where diverse dances and mikoshi bring the streets of Kuranomachi to life
What to expect
The festival features events such as ondo songs and dances, yosakoi, and breakdancing, with Tochigi Kuranomachi Odori as the main venue.
A supercar show is also held at the venue, and you can walk along the streets to see several events.
A mikoshi procession is also planned, offering a chance to experience the festival procession in the city center.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Tochigi Kuranomachi Odori (from Yorozucho Police Box to in front of Tochigi Police Station) and Ginza Street (from Yamatocho to Kouraibashi).
Event venue 栃木県栃木市 とちぎ蔵の街大通り
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
- Season
Early August
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
太平山神社
栃木県栃木市にある神社
Official information
For an overview of the festival and its venues, you can consult the guide introducing it as a festival in Tochigi City.
Tochigi Summer Festival at a Glance
A summer festival held on Tochigi Kuranomachi Odori and Ginza Street in Tochigi City, featuring ondo songs, dances, yosakoi, breakdancing, a supercar show, and a mikoshi procession.
Enjoy a variety of events along several streets in the city center.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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