A summer festival giving thanks for abundant water and bringing color to the city and river
Suito Matsuri (Ogaki City)
The 2026 edition of Suito Matsuri (Ogaki City) has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/31 〜 2026/08/02Ended
- Season / frequency
- Early August / Every year
- Location
- Ogaki Ekidori, Honmachi-dori (Honmachi Ichibangai), Kaku-machi Higashi 2-chome (Ote-dori), Suimon River, and other locations
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Ogaki City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h–2 h 30 min · bullet train + connecting 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
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer community festival held to express gratitude for Ogaki’s abundant water. Events featuring decorations, dancing, music, and food take place mainly along Ogaki Ekidori and Honmachi-dori. The Mantō Nagashi is also held on Suimon River, with a variety of events taking place on the streets and along the waterfront.
About Suito Matsuri (Ogaki City)
Suito Matsuri is a summer festival held to express gratitude for Ogaki’s abundant groundwater.
Events take place at several locations throughout the city, including Ogaki Ekidori, Honmachi-dori, the station area, Kaku-machi Higashi 2-chome, and Suimon River.
Tanabata decorations brighten the streets, while dancing, music, and the Mantō Nagashi are among the events that define the festival.
It continues as a festival set in the city rather than as a shrine’s annual festival.
Source: 水都まつり｜イベント｜岐阜県観光公式サイト 「岐阜の旅ガイド」
Festival highlights
Highlights include Tanabata decorations lining the streets and the Mantō Nagashi on Suimon River.
For the Mantō Nagashi, lanterns are lined up along the Suimon River and illuminated, while lanterns are also floated on the water.
Oharai Odori, dance performances, and live band music are presented near the station, while community dance performances, drumming, and wind band performances also take place around Kaku-machi.
Source: 水都まつり｜おおがきっず！ たんけん！はっけん！大垣市
A summer festival giving thanks for abundant water and bringing color to the city and river
What to expect
During the festival, you can stroll along Ekidori, Honmachi-dori, and Kaku-machi Higashi 2-chome, taking in the decorations and events at each venue.
There are stage performances and music near the station, a dance festival near Kaku-machi, and children’s rides, food, and shopping-street activities on Honmachi-dori.
In the evening, the Suimon River Mantō Nagashi takes place, starting from Kifune Plaza, so you can continue enjoying the dancing and waterfront events.
Source: 水都まつり｜大垣・西美濃観光ポータル「水都旅（すいとりっぷ）」
How to take part
There are scheduled times for dances in which local residents can take part, and the 2026 Ogaki Odori Festival lists a “Corporate and General Public Dance.”
This event offers a chance to join the festival through dancing, rather than just watching.
The information available does not specify individual application requirements or how to register, so anyone wishing to participate will need to check with the organizing committee.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ogaki Ekidori, Honmachi-dori (Honmachi Ichibangai), Kaku-machi Higashi 2-chome (Ote-dori), Suimon River, and other locations / Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture
- Train and bus
A 5-minute walk from the south exit of JR Ogaki Station on the Tokaido Main Line.
The official Gifu Prefecture tourism website says the venue is just outside the south exit of JR Ogaki Station on the Tokaido Main Line.
- By car
If arriving by car, please use paid parking.
- Parking
Paid parking is available.
Address Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event was scheduled to run for 3 days, from July 31 (Fri) to August 2 (Sun).
Event times vary, and many events end by 9 p.m.
The Suimon River Mantō Nagashi takes place on August 1 (Sat). The lantern-floating procession departs Kifune Plaza at 6:45 p.m. and proceeds to Takaoka Bridge.
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 Gifu Prefecture / Ogaki City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
The venues are spread across areas including Ogaki Ekidori, Honmachi-dori, Kaku-cho Higashi 2-chome, and the Suimon River, so checking the locations and times of the events you want to see in advance will make it easier to get around.
Traffic restrictions are announced during the festival, so if you are visiting by car, watch for restricted areas and use paid parking.
The Suimon River Manto Nagashi and dance events take place from evening into the night.
Nearby attractions
Historic and cultural sites near the festival venue include Ogaki Castle, the Ogaki City Local History Museum, and the site of the Honjin inn at Ogaki-juku on the Minoji Road.
For sightseeing related to Suimon River, nearby attractions also include the Water City Ogaki Tub Boat Ride and the Water City Ogaki River Cruise.
You can combine a visit to the festival with a trip to places associated with Ogaki’s castle town and waterside scenery.
大垣八幡神社
岐阜県大垣市にある神社
大垣城
岐阜県大垣市にあった城
大垣市守屋多々志美術館
岐阜県大垣市にある美術館
大垣市歴史民俗資料館
岐阜県大垣市の博物館
大垣市郷土館
岐阜県大垣市にある博物館
御首神社
岐阜県大垣市荒尾町にある神社
Origins and History of Suito Matsuri (Ogaki City)
Suito Matsuri began as “Mizu Matsuri,” held in July 1936 (Showa 11).
After being suspended during the Pacific War, it resumed in 1948 (Showa 23) as “Suito Matsuri.”
In 1995 (Heisei 7), its name was changed to “Mizu Matsuri,” and in 2011 (Heisei 23) it returned to its current name, “Suito Matsuri.”
Source: 水都まつり - Wikipedia
Official information
Information on event dates, times, and venues is available in the Suito Matsuri guide on the Ogaki-Nishi-Mino Tourism Portal, “Suito Tabi.”
The Suito Matsuri Executive Committee is the contact point. A phone number for the venue information desk is also provided during the festival.
The official Gifu Prefecture tourism website also provides information on the event dates, venue, transportation, and parking.
Suito Matsuri (Ogaki City) at a Glance
Suito Matsuri is a summer festival held against the backdrop of gratitude for Ogaki’s abundant water, with Ekidori, the shopping streets, and Suimon River as its settings.
Alongside Tanabata decorations, dancing, music, and food, the Suimon River Mantō Nagashi is a major highlight.
The 2026 event was announced for July 31 to August 2, and the venue can be reached on foot from the south exit of JR Ogaki Station.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
Celebrating local culture and helping you discover a side of Japan you never knew.
Article updated: 2026/10/19
Submit information or a correction Submit photos of this festival
