A local festival that brings summer to Nima, beginning with a welcome
Goise Festival
The 2026 edition of Goise Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/18Ended
- Season / frequency
- Around July or August / Every year
- Location
- Roadside Station Goise Nima (second venue)
- Area
- Shimane Prefecture・Oda City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 min · flight time only)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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Held every summer in Nima-cho, Oda City, the Goise Festival is a summer celebration brought to life by the efforts of local people. In 2026, Roadside Station Goise Nima will serve as the second venue, where visitors can enjoy stalls, food, and evening fireworks.
About Goise Festival
The Goise Festival is a summer festival held in Nima-cho, Oda City, Shimane Prefecture.
“Goise” means “welcome” in the local dialect, and the festival is described as a community event created through the efforts of local people.
It has long been cherished locally, with events held at places such as Nima Health Park near the Nima Sand Museum.
Source: ごいせ祭 - Wikipedia / 島根の夏祭り&花火特集 | しまね観光ナビ｜島根県公式観光情報サイト
Festival highlights
Highlights include classic summer festival stalls and stage events, as well as fireworks in the evening.
In 2026, food vendors and other stalls will line the second venue, Roadside Station Goise Nima, with a beer garden and seafood barbecue also planned.
A display of 1,000 fireworks is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m., and visitors can enjoy it from the venue.
Source: ごいせ祭 第2会場&スペシャルGO！GOISEMAKET | イベントスケジュール | 道の駅ごいせ仁摩 公式サイト
A local festival that brings summer to Nima, beginning with a welcome
What to expect
At the 2026 second venue, visitors can enjoy events at Roadside Station Goise Nima from around 10 a.m. until evening.
Browse the food stalls and enjoy the beer garden and seafood barbecue from 4:30 p.m., then watch the fireworks from 8:30 p.m.
The information indicates that the fireworks can also be enjoyed from Roadside Station Goise Nima.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Roadside Station Goise Nima (the 2nd venue in 2026).
Event venue 島根県大田市 道の駅ごいせ仁摩
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, events are listed for July 18 (Saturday) at Roadside Station Goise Nima, the second venue.
The event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. until around 9 p.m., with a beer garden and seafood barbecue from 4:30 p.m. and fireworks from 8:30 p.m.
Details about all venues and the full program for the Goise Festival itself should be checked, including information announced separately.
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Shimane Prefecture / Oda City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Nearby attractions
さんべ縄文の森ミュージアム
島根県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
仁摩サンドミュージアム
島根県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
島根県立三瓶自然館
島根県大田市にある博物館
物部神社
島根県大田市にある神社
石見銀山世界遺産センター
島根県大田市にある世界遺産のガイダンス施設・資料館
石見銀山資料館
島根県大田市にある博物館
三瓶山
島根県の山
Origins and History of Goise Festival
Before Nima-cho merged with Oda City, the town of Nima provided the budget.
Since the merger, funding for the festival has been raised through contributions from residents and businesses, as well as merchandise sales.
Official information
For information about the second venue in 2026, event details are available on the official Roadside Station Goise Nima website.
The schedule lists the event hours, stalls, beer garden, seafood barbecue, and fireworks for July 18 (Saturday).
Goise Festival at a Glance
The Goise Festival is a local festival held every summer in Nima-cho, Oda City.
In 2026, Roadside Station Goise Nima will be the second venue on July 18 (Saturday), with stalls, a beer garden, seafood barbecue, and 1,000 fireworks planned.
This event offers food and fireworks from daytime into the evening.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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