A Toyokawa civic festival of dance and hands-on activities
Oiden Festival (Toyokawa City)
The 2026 edition of Oiden Festival (Toyokawa City) has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/05/23 〜 2026/05/24Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every May / Every year
- Location
- Shibafu Square in Toyokawa Park and the surrounding area
- Area
- Aichi Prefecture・Toyokawa City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 40 min–2 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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A Toyokawa civic festival with a wide range of activities centered on Toyokawa Park, including , dance, food, and hands-on crafts.
About Oiden Festival (Toyokawa City)
Oiden Festival is a participatory civic event held every May as one of Toyokawa’s civic festivals.
Centered on Toyokawa Park, the festival features dance and yosakoi performances, commercial and food-related activities, and a variety of events throughout the city center.
In 2026, the theme was “hands-on experiences,” with opportunities to enjoy crafts, work vehicles, and new food experiences.
One of Toyokawa’s signature festivals, attracting many visitors from outside the city as well as local residents.
Source: おいでん祭 (豊川市) - Wikipedia / ５月23～24日に「おいでん祭」（豊川商工会議所）｜日本商工会議所
Festival highlights
A major highlight is the stage performances, including yosakoi and other dance performances.
In 2026, events such as “Dance Fest 26” and “Konkon Domatsuri Fest 2026” brought excitement to the venue.
Commercial and food areas, as well as food trucks, line the venue, so you can enjoy food and shopping as well as watching the dances.
Family-friendly activities include displays of work vehicles and opportunities to ride in them, as well as hero shows.
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A Toyokawa civic festival of dance and hands-on activities
What to expect
At the venue, you can watch yosakoi and dance performances while exploring merchandise stalls, food offerings, and food trucks.
In 2026, participatory activities based on the event’s theme were planned, including hands-on crafts, rides in work vehicles, and new food experiences.
The program also included hero shows and mascot character events, with multiple venues to explore on foot.
Events took place over 2 days, mainly at Shibafu Square in Toyokawa Park and the surrounding area.
How to take part
General visitors can watch dance performances and stage events at the venue, and enjoy the sales and food activities.
In 2026, visitor activities were also announced, including hands-on craft experiences and opportunities to ride in work vehicles.
If you wish to perform, check the organizer’s recruitment information.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Shibafu Square at Toyokawa Park and the surrounding area (1-79 Suwa, Toyokawa, Aichi 442-0068)
- Train and bus
About a 10-minute walk from Suwa-machi Station on the Meitetsu Toyokawa Line.
Take a Toyotetsu Bus bound for Toyohashi from Toyokawa Station on the JR Iida Line, get off at Shiyakusho-mae, and walk about 5 minutes.
- By car
About 10 minutes from the Toyokawa IC on the Tomei Expressway.
- Parking
There is no dedicated parking.
You can use the city hall parking lot or temporary parking lots nearby.
Address 1-79 Suwa, Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture 442-0068
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the festival was held for 2 days, May 23 (Saturday) and the 24th (Sunday), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The venue is Shibafu Square in Toyokawa Park and the surrounding area.
During the event hours, there were dance and yosakoi performances, sales, food, and hands-on activities.
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Tips for your visit
The venue extends across Shibafu Square at Toyokawa Park and the surrounding area, so it is convenient to check where the activities you want to see are located before heading there.
There is no dedicated parking. Visitors are directed to the city hall parking lot or temporary parking lots nearby.
You can walk from Meitetsu Suwa-machi Station or take a Toyotetsu Bus.
The 2026 event has ended, so check the latest announcements for the next event date and program.
Nearby attractions
御油の松並木資料館
愛知県豊川市の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
砥鹿神社
愛知県豊川市にある神社
豊川市桜ヶ丘ミュージアム
愛知県豊川市にある博物館と美術館の機能を持つ複合文化施設
Origins and History of Oiden Festival (Toyokawa City)
Oiden Festival was created in 1989 (Heisei 1) by combining three events held in Toyokawa City: a commercial festival, an agricultural festival, and a greening festival.
Along with the Toyokawa Festival, it is regarded as one of Toyokawa City’s civic festivals.
In 2000, “Yosakoi IN Oiden Festival,” incorporating Kochi’s Yosakoi Festival, began, and since 2003 the “Citizens’ Odoromai Contest” has also been held for local residents.
The name is said to be a play on the Mikawa dialect phrase “oiden sai” and the word “festival.”
Official information
Event information is available on the Toyokawa City official website under “The 35th Toyokawa Citizens’ Festival ‘Oiden Festival.’”
The 2026 dates, venue, event details, and contact information are listed. The contact is the Toyokawa Citizens’ Festival Council and Oiden Festival Executive Committee.
The contact telephone number is 0533-86-4101.
Oiden Festival (Toyokawa City) at a Glance
Oiden Festival is a Toyokawa civic festival held at Toyokawa Park, where you can enjoy yosakoi and dance, food, shopping, and hands-on activities.
In 2026, it took place on May 23 and the 24th, with activities themed around “hands-on experiences,” including crafts and work vehicles.
The venue is about a 10-minute walk from Meitetsu Suwacho Station, but there is no dedicated parking.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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