Takatsuki Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include dancing to Takatsuki Ondo and Takatsuki Wave, parades featuring selected groups marching through the streets, and taiko drumming, folk songs, and Bon Odori performed at the main venue.

Food stalls, food trucks, and food vendors in front of shops line the area around the venue.

Takatsuki Wave takes place both on stage and on the streets, and is introduced as a performance that people of all ages, from children to adults, can enjoy.

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A summer community festival in Takatsuki, brought together by dancing and food stalls

What to expect

The venues feature stage performances, Takatsuki Ondo, Takatsuki Wave, parades, and more, along with food stalls and food vendors nearby.

The Momozono Elementary School grounds host food stalls; the south building of Takatsuki Castle Park Arts and Culture Theatre hosts stage performances; and the area around Daiichi Junior High School has food stalls and food trucks.

Entry to the Citizens' Bazaar and purchases are open to everyone, but vendors are chosen by lottery.

How to take part

The event is open for the general public to enjoy as spectators.

People of all ages, from children to adults, can take part in Takatsuki Wave, but joining on the day is not permitted.

You cannot join the parade partway through, and participating groups are selected in advance.

Event operations volunteers must be at least 15 and live, work, or attend school in Takatsuki City.

You cannot join Takatsuki Wave or the parade on the day.

You can volunteer to help run the event by contacting the organizers through the official website or the festival headquarters. Volunteers must be at least 15 and live, work, or attend school in Takatsuki City.

To exhibit at the Citizens’ Bazaar, you must be a resident aged 20 or over, or represent a social welfare or social education group. Participants are selected by lottery and attend an information session.

Location and access

Venue and address

In central Takatsuki, including the Momozono Elementary School grounds, the south building of Takatsuki Castle Park Arts and Culture Theatre, the Daiichi Junior High School grounds, the road in front of the Daiichi Junior High School main gate, and Johoku-dori Shopping Street.

Train and bus

Johoku-dori Shopping Street can be reached from JR Takatsuki Station and Hankyu Takatsuki-shi Station.

By car

Traffic restrictions were scheduled to be in effect from around 4 p.m. to around 10 p.m. in 2026.

If you come by car, avoid the restricted areas.

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The 2026 event was scheduled for August 1 (Saturday) and August 2 (Sunday).

The overall event hours are 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., with different start times by area: the Village Area starts at 3 p.m., and the Street Area and Shopping Street Area start at 4 p.m.

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Tips for your visit

The venue is divided into several areas, each with different hours, so it’s easier to get around if you decide in advance which performances you want to see and which venues you want to visit.

During the event, some streets become pedestrian-only and traffic restrictions are in place; bus detours may also be announced.

Smoking is prohibited around the schools and at the parade venue, and pets are not allowed on school grounds.

Nearby attractions

You can enjoy stage performances around Takatsuki Castle Park Arts and Culture Theatre, one of the festival venues.

Johoku-dori Shopping Street is also part of the venue area, with food vendors set up in front of shops.

Details about nearby attractions unrelated to the festival, as well as distances and walking times from the venues, have not been confirmed.

Origins and History of Takatsuki Festival

The Takatsuki Festival was first held in 1970 (Showa 45).

It began as a community festival unrelated to rituals for enshrining deities, and has developed by incorporating Takatsuki Ondo and Takatsuki Wave.

From 1970 to 1992, venues included Takatsuki Castle Park and Takatsuki Gendai Theater. The venues and route changed in 1993, and a new venue layout has been in place since 2025.

Official information

The festival is organized by the Takatsuki Festival Promotion Association.

The 2026 event information was provided in Takatsuki City's FAQ, which lists the Takatsuki Festival's official website as a related URL.

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Takatsuki Festival at a Glance

The Takatsuki Festival is a summer festival in Takatsuki City that welcomes community participation.

Takatsuki Ondo, Takatsuki Wave, parades, taiko drumming, folk songs, and food stalls take place at several venues.

The 2026 event was scheduled for August 1 and the 2nd, with venues including Momozono Elementary School, Takatsuki Castle Park Arts and Culture Theatre, Daiichi Junior High School, and Johoku-dori Shopping Street.