A day of playful activities, music, and connection at Maizuru’s port
Machi Asobi Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Every year August 14 / Every year
- Location
- Throughout Maejima Minato Park
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Maizuru City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · 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
An event held throughout Maejima Minato Park in Maizuru East Port, where people can enjoy music, dance, and a flea market while connecting across generations.
About Machi Asobi Festival
Machi Asobi Festival is an event themed around playful activities in town, held throughout Maejima Minato Park at Maejima Pier in Maizuru East Port, Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture.
It began as a place for young people to connect and expand their networks through events.
With activities for children and adults to enjoy together, it has become a place for people of different generations to connect.
Source: まち遊びフェスティバル - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
A highlight is the stage, where bands perform and dance performances take place.
Visitors can enjoy music and dancing by the performers, and there is also a flea market.
The program changes every year, so visitors can discover different activities each time.
A day of playful activities, music, and connection at Maizuru’s port
What to expect
At the venue, bands perform and dance performances are presented on stage, giving visitors a chance to enjoy music and dancing.
A flea market is also held in one area of the venue.
The event brings together activities for children and adults to enjoy together, and also provides opportunities for young people to connect and build networks.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Throughout Maejima Minato Park, at Maejima Pier in Maizuru East Port.
Address Throughout Maejima Minato Park, Maejima Pier, Higashi-ko, Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
Every year August 14
- Frequency
Every year
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Origins and History of Machi Asobi Festival
The event began in 1995 (Heisei 7) as a place for young people to connect and expand their networks through events.
It has continued since then as an event held every August 14.
It is run by the Machi Asobi Festival Executive Committee, which also recruits event volunteers and performers.
Machi Asobi Festival at a Glance
Machi Asobi Festival is an event focused on bringing people together, held throughout Maejima Minato Park in Maizuru East Port.
Visitors can enjoy stage performances by bands and dancers, as well as a flea market.
A distinctive feature is that it has been held since 1995 and offers activities that children and adults can enjoy together.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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