A summer festival that brings the community together through Sakuho’s food and music
Saku Saku Matsuri
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- 4th Saturday of July
- Area
- Nagano Prefecture・Sakuho Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 50 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
Saku Saku Matsuri is a hometown festival that values community connections in Sakuho Town. Local people gather and deepen their connections through local food and music performances.
About Saku Saku Matsuri
Saku Saku Matsuri is a local hometown festival held in Sakuho Town, Nagano Prefecture.
After the merger of the former Saku Town and former Yachiho Village, it was relaunched in response to requests from residents, with an emphasis on community development and fostering friendship and harmony among residents.
It is not a religious rite associated with a shrine or a sacred object, but is positioned as an event where local people build community ties.
Source: さくさくまつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
Highlights include food and music events that give visitors a sense of Sakuho Town’s local character.
Local food is served, and music performances welcome visitors on stage.
It is described as an event that brings the whole town to life, and is notable for letting visitors enjoy local flavors and stage performances together.
Source: 佐久穂町（長野県）
A summer festival that brings the community together through Sakuho’s food and music
What to expect
Visitors typically enjoy local food while watching music performances at the venue.
The festival aims to promote the community and foster friendship and harmony among residents, and is held as a place for local people to gather and connect.
Specific performances, the day’s schedule, and vendor offerings should be checked for each edition.
Location and access
- Address
Sakuho Town
Host municipality 長野県佐久穂町
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Dates and season
It is described as an event usually held on the fourth Saturday of July.
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Origins and History of Saku Saku Matsuri
Saku Saku Matsuri has its roots in the Residents’ Festival and summer festival held in the former Saku Town before the merger.
In the former Yachiho Village, a separate event called “Yachiho Yacchoi” was held, but it was temporarily suspended following the merger.
Following requests from residents, it was decided to relaunch it as a festival newly established by Sakuho Town in October 2006.
Saku Saku Matsuri at a Glance
Saku Saku Matsuri is a hometown festival that fosters community connections in Sakuho Town.
Building on the former Saku Town Residents’ Festival and summer festival, it was relaunched after the merger in response to requests from residents.
It is described as an event where visitors can enjoy local food and music performances, and is held on the 4th Saturday of July each year.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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