Name: Tsuruga Festival
Start: 2026-09-02
End: 2026-09-05
Location: Central Tsuruga City (Kaguracho 1 and 2-chome, Aioi Street, Honmachi 1 and 2-chome, and the area around Kehi Shrine)

Held in conjunction with the annual festival at Kehi Shrine, this festival features floats, Yoiyama events, , and dances parading through central Tsuruga.

About Tsuruga Festival

The Tsuruga Festival is held in central Tsuruga City in conjunction with the autumn grand festival at Kehi Shrine.

Today, it is cherished both as a shrine festival and as a festival for the people of Tsuruga City.

Yoiyama processions, mikoshi processions, dashi processions, folk dances, and other events take place in the city, and a festival plaza is also set up in the shopping district.

A community-wide event that brings together Tsuruga’s merchant-town culture and activities involving local residents.

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Festival highlights

Highlights include dashi floats carrying warrior dolls and the Yoiyama procession, in which children perform dances as offerings.

Accompanied by flute and drum music, the dashi and Yoiyama processions move through the city, creating a festive atmosphere.

The mikoshi procession, Gohoren procession, Evening of Folk Dance, and a performance by the Tsuruga Tobitai are also held.

The shopping district’s festival plaza and the Grand Carnival Parade also contribute to the lively atmosphere of central Tsuruga.

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Tsuruga’s autumn festival, with dashi floats and Yoiyama events parading through town

What to expect

The 2026 program was announced as beginning with the festival plaza and Yoiyama procession on September 2, followed by the mikoshi procession and the Gohoren procession on September 3.

Dashi processions, a performance by the Tsuruga Tobitai, the festival plaza, and the Evening of Folk Dance are planned for September 4.

The Grand Carnival Parade takes place on the final day, September 5.

Since venues and times vary by event, one way to enjoy the festival is to walk around the city streets to catch the events you want to see.

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How to take part

Visitors from both inside and outside the city are welcome to attend, watch the festival, and visit the festival plaza.

In 2026, community-participation events such as folk dances and the Grand Carnival Parade were also planned.

However, check the information for each event to find out whether general visitors can take part as performers or procession participants.

Location and access

Venue and address

The area around Kaguracho 1-chome and 2-chome, Aioi Street, Honmachi 1-chome and 2-chome, and Kehi Shrine in central Tsuruga City.

The 2026 events were announced as planned across Aioi Street, Kaguracho 1 and 2-chome streets, Honmachi Street, and throughout the city, among other locations.

Train and bus

A 10-minute walk from JR Tsuruga Station.

During the festival, buses are diverted at certain times because of traffic restrictions.

By car

A 10-minute drive from Tsuruga IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.

Traffic restrictions will be in effect on the day.

Address 〒914-0028 Central Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture (around Honmachi, Kaguracho, Aioicho, and Kehi Shrine)

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)

The 2026 Tsuruga Festival was announced as scheduled to run from September 2 (Wednesday) to September 5 (Saturday).

The festival plaza and Yoiyama procession are planned for September 2; the mikoshi procession and Gohoren procession for September 3; and dashi processions and the Evening of Folk Dance for September 4.

The Grand Carnival Parade takes place on September 5.

The Evening of Folk Dance and the Grand Carnival Parade are canceled in rainy weather.

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Tips for your visit

In 2026, events were planned across several streets and throughout the city, so it is a good idea to check the location and time of the events you want to see in advance.

Roads are closed and traffic restrictions are in place during the festival, and buses are diverted at certain times.

The Evening of Folk Dance and the Grand Carnival Parade are canceled in rainy weather.

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Origins and History of Tsuruga Festival

The dashi events at the Tsuruga Festival are said to date back to the late Muromachi period.

Each festival, the dashi are assembled from unfinished timber, decorated with ornamental hangings, and preserve an old style in which pine is an important symbol.

Records show that the Yoiyama events flourished during the Edo period, and they preserve traditions of distinctive festival music and a variety of nerimono floats.

In 2025, the dashi and Yoiyama events were designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by Tsuruga City.

Official information

The 2026 schedule is available on the official Tsuruga City website.

Details of each event are also available on the official Tsuruga Festival website.

The Tsuruga Festival Promotion Council is the contact point for inquiries.