Minoh Matsuri

Festival highlights

Highlights include dance, music, Yosakoi, and other performances on the outdoor stage in Ashihara Park.

At Tokimeki Square, where more than 70 food and festival stalls line the grounds, you can enjoy the lively atmosphere of a traditional festival.

The parade also features a wide variety of processions and performances, including concert bands, Yosakoi, various dance styles, folk dance, marching bands, Japanese taiko drumming, and floats.

A Minoh community festival with stage shows, festival stalls, and colorful processions

What to expect

At the venue, you can enjoy performances by people who applied to take part on the outdoor stage, the festival theme song, Bon Odori, and more.

Indoor activities include woodworking, balloon art, go, shogi, a haunted house, exhibitions, and hands-on activities involving fire engines and garbage trucks.

There are also activities you can join on the day, such as a gesture relay and a parent-child eco quiz battle, with activities open to everyone from children to adults.

How to take part

There are many activities for visitors to enjoy, and families and groups of friends can take part.

The gesture relay and parent-child eco quiz battle allow same-day participation, but participant numbers and registration hours are limited.

Some stage performances are by members of the public who applied to take part, and registration for the Karaoke Grand Prix has closed, so check the participation requirements for each activity.

For activities that allow same-day participation, register during the hours set by the venue.

In 2026, the gesture relay is limited to the first 47 participants. Registration for the parent-child eco quiz battle is from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., with space for the first 10 children.

Registration for the Karaoke Grand Prix has closed, so if you wish to participate, please check the registration status for each activity.

Location and access

Venue and address

Tokimeki Square in Ashihara Park, Maple Hall, and the Central Lifelong Learning Center.

The parade route runs along Prefectural Route Toyonaka-Kameoka, from Minoh City Hall to the rotary in front of Hankyu Minoh Station.

Train and bus

Information is available on using the Orange Yuzuru Bus.

From October 4 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., some services and routes will be suspended because of the parade, and delays are also expected due to traffic conditions in the area.

By car

From October 4 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., general vehicle traffic will be prohibited on the parade route.

Parking

No temporary parking lot will be provided in 2026.

Visitors are advised to come by public transportation or on foot.

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)

The 2026 Minoh Festival was listed as scheduled for October 3 (Saturday) and October 4 (Sunday).

Tokimeki Square and the indoor and outdoor activities run across both days, and a parade is held on October 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The outdoor stage runs from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both days, and the parade sets off at 2:30 p.m.

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Tips for your visit

Photography and video recording are prohibited at Tokimeki Square.

Eating and drinking are prohibited on the artificial turf area of Ashihara Park and inside Maple Hall, and smoking while walking is also prohibited.

Dispose of trash from inside or outside the venue at designated trash stations or take it home, and please drink in moderation.

Origins and History of Minoh Matsuri

Minoh Matsuri began in 1986 (Showa 61) as a pre-event for the 30th anniversary of the city’s establishment.

It has been held every year since then. Although the timing varies from year to year, it has generally taken place from the last Saturday of July through Sunday.

It continues as a local event in Minoh City, featuring an outdoor stage, various indoor and outdoor activities, stalls, and a parade from Minoh City Hall to the area in front of Minoh Station.

Official information

You can check the Minoh City festival information for dates, venues, the parade, traffic restrictions, and visitor guidelines.

The official website of the Minoh Matsuri Promotion Council provides announcements about the festival and information about its activities.

Since the program may change or the festival may be canceled due to bad weather or a disaster, please check for updates shortly before the event.

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Minoh Matsuri at a Glance

Minoh Matsuri is a festival in Minoh City where you can enjoy stage events, festival stalls, indoor activities, and a parade, centered around Tokimeki Square in Ashihara Park.

The 2026 festival was listed as scheduled for October 3 and 4, with a parade on the 4th from City Hall to the area in front of Hankyu Minoh Station.

Some activities are open to visitors on the day, but please check venue rules such as participant limits on a first-come, first-served basis, registration times, and photography restrictions.