A Naganuma festival where handmade Nebuta and Neputa illuminate the dances and night sky
Naganuma Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Event status
- Cancelled
- Season / frequency
- 2nd Saturday of September / Every year
- Area
- Fukushima Prefecture・Sukagawa City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This festival was held in Naganuma, Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, bringing together locally handmade Nebuta and Neputa, dancing, and children’s . It began in 1985 and ended after its 38th edition in September 2024.
About Naganuma Festival
The Naganuma Festival was a local festival held in Naganuma, Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture.
The festival featured dancing, the Naganuma Ondo, children’s mikoshi, and large and small Nebuta and Neputa floats, and was supported by local people.
It began in 1985 and came to an end after its 38th edition in September 2024.
Source: 長沼まつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The highlight was the Nebuta and Neputa, handmade by local people.
Around 10 large lantern floats appeared alongside haneto dancers, illuminating the early autumn night sky.
In addition to the Nebuta and Neputa processions, Yosakoi, hula dancing, a dance parade, children’s mikoshi, and other activities came together to make up the festival.
Source: 長沼まつり｜東北の観光スポットを探す | 旅東北 - 東北の観光・旅行情報サイト
A Naganuma festival where handmade Nebuta and Neputa illuminate the dances and night sky
What to expect
The festival once began in the afternoon with Yosakoi and hula dancing, then moved on to an evening send-off ceremony.
This was followed by a dance parade, children’s mikoshi, and Yosakoi, and the festival concluded with the appearance of Nebuta and Neputa at night.
Through the dance performances and the processions of mikoshi and Nebuta, several local groups helped shape the festival.
Location and access
- Address
Sukagawa City
Host municipality 福島県須賀川市
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Dates and season
- Season
2nd Saturday of September
- Frequency
Every year
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Nearby attractions
ムシテックワールド
福島県須賀川市の科学館
須賀川市立博物館
福島県須賀川市にある博物館
須賀川牡丹園
福島県須賀川市にある牡丹園
Origins and History of Naganuma Festival
The Naganuma Festival began in 1985, when the organizers received a Nebuta float as a gift.
The following year, the organizers made a study visit to Aomori Nebuta, which led to the creation of Nebuta made in Naganuma.
Beginning with its 3rd edition in 1987, it was held on the 2nd Saturday of September. In 1989, the Naganuma Festival Executive Committee was formed, and the festival took its current name.
Naganuma Festival at a Glance
The Naganuma Festival was held in Naganuma, Sukagawa City, and centered on locally handmade Nebuta and Neputa, alongside dancing and children’s mikoshi.
It began in 1985 and, from 1987 onward, was held on the 2nd Saturday of September.
Due to a shortage of successors, the festival ended after its 38th edition in September 2024.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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