Oishi Riku Festival

Festival highlights

A highlight was the parade through the city center, including along Daikai Street.

The procession featured a children’s procession of the Forty-seven Ronin, a children’s procession, the Genroku Riku Dance, and music ensembles from elementary, junior high, and high schools, in a program evoking people associated with Riku and the Chushingura story.

Stage events also included the introduction of the Riku Musume, yosakoi dancing, and mochi throwing.

A historical festival remembering Oishi Riku and exploring the streets of Toyooka

What to expect

When the festival was held, memorial services and a memorial tea gathering took place at Korin Kaikan on the first day, and bus tours to places associated with Riku were also organized.

On the second day, stage events were held at the Toyooka Elementary School grounds, followed by a parade through the city, including along Daikai Street.

The parade featured a children’s procession of the Forty-seven Ronin, a children’s procession, the Genroku Riku Dance, and a music ensemble.

How to take part

The Oishi Riku Festival is not currently being held.

In the past, visitors could enjoy a parade through the city, stage events, and a flea market, but no information was provided on whether general visitors could take part in the procession or performances.

To explore the festival’s past, visit places associated with Oishi Riku.

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Location and access

Address

Toyooka City

Host municipality 兵庫県豊岡市

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Dates and season

Frequency

It was held every year but ended in 2017.

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Nearby attractions

Places associated with Oishi Riku include the memorial hair mound at Shofukuji Temple in Hinade, Toyooka City, and a monument marking her birthplace beside the road in front of the municipal library.

The Oishi Riku memorial hair mound is indicated at Korin Kaikan, 17 Hinade, Toyooka City.

Past festival events also included a memorial service at Korin Kaikan and bus tours to places associated with Riku.

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Origins and History of Oishi Riku Festival

The Oishi Riku Festival began in 1997, organized by an executive committee made up of the supporters’ association that had held memorial services for Riku, the local tourism association, the neighborhood association leaders, and others.

Over the years, it showcased Toyooka’s appeal as Riku’s birthplace through the selection of Riku Musume, parades, and displays of items associated with her.

Against a backdrop that included the aging of key members, it ended with its 20th edition in 2017.

Oishi Riku Festival at a Glance

The Oishi Riku Festival honored Oishi Riku, who was from Toyooka City, and featured memorial services, visits to places associated with her, and a parade through the city.

It continued from 1997 and became a familiar annual event every October, but ended after its 20th edition in 2017.

The festival is not scheduled to take place in 2026.