A Toyama city-center festival enlivened by yosakoi and Etchū Owara
Toyama Festival
The 2026 edition of Toyama Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/26 〜 2026/09/27Ended
- Season / frequency
- Late September / Every year
- Location
- Toyama Castle Ruins Park, Jōshi Ōdōri and the surrounding area
- Area
- Toyama Prefecture・Toyama City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 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.
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Toyama Festival brings together dance, song, competitions, activities for families with children, and Toyama food, set against Toyama Castle Ruins Park and Jōshi Ōdōri. Enjoy a variety of events as you explore the city center.
About Toyama Festival
Toyama Festival is an autumn event held in the heart of Toyama City, centered around Toyama Castle Ruins Park and Jōshi Ōdōri.
It brings together dance, music, and competitions, including performances, the Etchū Owara-bushi National Competition, and a corporate tug-of-war tournament.
There are also activities for families with children, vehicle displays, and food stalls, so you can enjoy watching, eating, and taking part all at once.
One of its highlights is the chance to enjoy the festival while visiting multiple venues around the city center.
Festival highlights
One of the main highlights is the “Toyama Yosakoi Festival,” featuring teams from inside and outside the prefecture.
The performances continue with colorful costumes, music and choreography unique to each team, parades along Jōshi Ōdōri, and dances on special stages.
At the Etchū Owara-bushi National Competition, singers from across Japan compete in expressive performance.
The Hoshizora Bazaar, with food and sweets, and activities for families with children are also part of the fun.
A Toyama city-center festival enlivened by yosakoi and Etchū Owara
What to expect
At the venues, there are yosakoi parades and stage performances, the Etchū Owara-bushi National Competition, and performances and skits by the police band.
The Kids’ Park offers activities for families, including a giant air dome, baseball experiences, tree climbing, and bubble shows, with different activities on each day.
Along Jōshi Ōdōri, visitors can also see vehicle displays and try riding in vehicles, as well as watch the Wakadako-kai perform kiyari work songs and ladder climbing.
You can also enjoy a stamp rally that takes you around food and festival-game stalls.
How to take part
Some festival events are primarily for spectators, but activities that visitors can take part in are also offered.
The stamp rally is for children in elementary school or younger and their parents or family members; adults may also participate on their own.
The Kids’ Park offers activities for everyone from children to adults.
Events such as the tug-of-war tournament and yosakoi have limited participant numbers, so general visitors can mainly enjoy cheering on the participants and watching.
To take part in the stamp rally, pick up a stamp sheet at the east plaza of Toyama Castle Ruins Park, then visit the vendor tents at the east plaza of Hoshizora Bazaar.
Collect stamps by trying activities such as quizzes, and receive prizes such as dagashi sweets, balloons, or handheld fans depending on how many stamps you collect.
It runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days and ends when the stamp sheets or prizes run out.
This information does not specify how general visitors can apply to participate as performers in yosakoi, tug-of-war, concerts, or similar events.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Toyama Castle Ruins Park, Jōshi Ōdōri and the surrounding area (Toyama City).
- Train and bus
About a 10-minute walk from the south exit of Toyama Station.
To reach the venue by tram, take the city tram loop line from Toyama Station, get off at Kokusai-kaigijō-mae, and walk about 2 minutes.
During traffic restriction hours, the “Jōshi-kōen-mae” and “Shiyakusho-mae” bus stops are unavailable, and temporary bus stops are set up.
- By car
About 15 minutes toward the city center from the Toyama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
Traffic restrictions are in place around the venues on the day of the festival.
- Parking
There is no dedicated parking.
You can use nearby paid parking lots, but vehicles cannot enter or exit Toyama City’s Castle Ruins Park car park during traffic restriction hours.
Source: 富山まつり - 富山市公式観光サイト
Event venue 富山県富山市 富山城址公園
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
The 66th Toyama Festival in 2026 was held on September 26 (Saturday) and the 27th (Sunday).
On the 26th, the schedule included yosakoi, Hoshizora Bazaar, the Etchū Owara-bushi National Competition, and performances by the police band. On the 27th, the program was set to include a corporate tug-of-war tournament, working vehicles, and traditional performances by the Wakadako-kai.
The venue and time varied by event, and notices stated that events might be changed or canceled due to weather or the day’s schedule.
It is usually held in late September.
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Tips for your visit
The venues extend around Toyama Castle Ruins Park and Jōshi Ōdōri, and the location and times vary by event.
Before visiting, check which venue you want to go to, and note any traffic restrictions or changes to temporary bus stops.
As there are times when vehicle access is restricted, public transportation is recommended.
Sort and dispose of food and drink waste in the designated bins at the venue, and check whether each activity will go ahead in rainy weather.
Source: 【2026年富山まつり】9月26・27日開催！よさこいの熱気と新企画スタンプラリーでにぎわう2日間 | ふぉとやまライター | 【公式】富山県の観光/旅行サイト「とやま観光ナビ」
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Origins and History of Toyama Festival
Toyama Festival originally began as an autumn festival in October 1961 and was held at Toyama Castle Ruins Park, Toyama Prefectural Civic Hall, and along Jōshi Ōdōri and its surrounding area.
Starting with the 21st festival in 1981, it moved from autumn to summer and continued to be held mainly at the same locations.
Since 2022, it has continued to be held in late September.
Due to the spread of COVID-19, the festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021, then held again in 2022 for the first time in 3 years.
Source: 富山まつり - Wikipedia
Official information
Details about the 2026 event are available in the “66th Toyama Festival 2026” feature on the official Toyama City tourism website.
Information is provided on event dates, venues, times for each activity, venue maps, traffic restrictions, and arrangements for rainy weather.
The festival is organized by the Toyama Festival Organizing Committee, and the Toyama City Tourism Association and Toyama City Tourism Policy Division are listed as contacts.
Changes to or cancellations of events are announced on the official website and official X account.
Toyama Festival at a Glance
Centered around Toyama Castle Ruins Park and Jōshi Ōdōri, Toyama Festival is a city-center festival where visitors can enjoy yosakoi, Etchū Owara-bushi, music, competitions, activities for families with children, and food.
In 2026, the festival was held on September 26 and the 27th, with yosakoi performances by 69 teams and around 3,100 participants among the major highlights.
Admission is free, and visitor activities such as the stamp rally and Kids’ Park are also available.
As the festival spans multiple venues, it is recommended that you check traffic restrictions and event times before setting out.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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