A Toyosato summer festival where dance and neputa come together along the station-front street
YOSAKOI & Neputa in Toyosato
The 2026 edition of & Neputa in Toyosato has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/09Ended
- Season / frequency
- Around August / Every year
- Location
- Rikuzen-Toyosato Station-front street
- Area
- Miyagi Prefecture・Tome City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · 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
A summer festival held in Toyosato, Tome City, featuring dazzling YOSAKOI performances and locally made neputa parading through the streets. Enjoy the combination of dance and neputa at the parade and stage venues along the street in front of the station.
About YOSAKOI & Neputa in Toyosato
A summer festival in Toyosato, Tome City, combining YOSAKOI and neputa.
YOSAKOI teams from inside and outside the prefecture perform, while locally made neputa parade along the street in front of the station.
The name was changed to “Toyosato YOSAKOI,” and the festival is now held as an event rooted in the Toyosato community.
A defining feature is how the dances and neputa come together along the station-front street.
Source: とよさとYOSAKOI
Festival highlights
The highlight is the YOSAKOI performances presented by each team.
Large flags and costumes reflecting each team’s distinctive style bring the stage to life.
Performances take place in both stage and parade formats, and some teams dance while moving between multiple venues.
At night, locally made neputa parade along the street in front of the station, creating an atmosphere distinct from the dancing.
Source: YOSAKOI&ねぷたinとよさと - Wikipedia
A Toyosato summer festival where dance and neputa come together along the station-front street
What to expect
In 2026, yosakoi dancing is scheduled to follow the opening ceremony.
According to the official information, the opening ceremony is scheduled for 12 p.m., followed by yosakoi dancing from 12:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The venue includes parade and stage areas, where you can enjoy the teams’ performances at each location.
In the festival’s usual format, YOSAKOI teams can also be seen joining the neputa parade after their performances.
Source: 開催要領 | とよさとYOSAKOI
How to take part
In addition to watching, visitors are invited to join in spontaneously during the YOSAKOI “sō-odori” (group dance).
However, registration for teams wishing to perform closed on June 12 for 2026.
The 2026 lineup lists 28 teams, including groups from local communities and schools.
Follow the event-day guidance for the conditions for joining the group dance and how to register on the day.
Applications for team participation in 2026 closed on June 12.
The organizing committee office is listed as the contact for inquiries about participation.
If you’d like to join the group dance without registering in advance, check the day’s schedule and announcements before taking part.
Source: 参加チーム | とよさとYOSAKOI
Location and access
- Venue and address
Rikuzen-Toyosato Station front street.
The address is Toyosato-cho, Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture.
- Train and bus
The venue is the main street in front of Rikuzen-Toyosato Station on the JR East Kesennuma Line.
Address 〒987-0511 Around Rikuzen-Toyosato Station front street, Toyosato-cho, Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The event was held on August 9 (Sun) in 2026. The opening ceremony was scheduled for 12 p.m., followed by yosakoi dancing from 12:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The event is announced as going ahead in light rain, though the schedule may change.
Since the event date has passed, this information reflects the schedule announced for 2026, not what happened on the day.
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Tips for your visit
The 2026 event information says the festival will go ahead in light rain.
Performances are held at separate parade and stage venues, so if there are particular teams or performances you want to see, consider travel between the venues when choosing where to watch.
Start times and the schedule may change, so please also check the announcements on the day.
Nearby attractions
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写真：Kumamushi / CC BY 3.0(resized and reformatted)
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宮城県登米市にある博物館
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東北地方の三陸沿岸を区域とする国立公園
写真：Junpei Satoh / CC BY-SA 3.0(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·Origins and History of YOSAKOI & Neputa in Toyosato
The festival began in 1988, when the youth division of the chamber of commerce planned an event inspired by Hirosaki Neputa.
Initially, neputa paraded along Nakamachi Shopping Street. In 2000, the venue moved to the street in front of the station, and the event was held as a collaboration with YOSAKOI.
The name has since changed along with the festival’s format, which evolved into its current combination of YOSAKOI and neputa.
Official information
Official information is available on the official Toyosato YOSAKOI website.
Check the 2026 event date, venue, schedule, and team registration deadline.
YOSAKOI & Neputa in Toyosato at a Glance
A Toyosato summer festival where you can enjoy YOSAKOI performances and a neputa parade inspired by Hirosaki Neputa.
In 2026, the event was held on August 9 along the street in front of Rikuzen-Toyosato Station, with an opening ceremony and yosakoi dancing.
Highlights include performances featuring eye-catching flags and costumes, opportunities to join the group dance, and neputa parading along the station-front street.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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