Yuda’s Spring Festival: White Fox Legends and the Blessings of the Hot Springs
Yuda Onsen White Fox Festival
The 2026 edition of Yuda Onsen White Fox Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/04/04 〜 2026/04/05Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every April / Every year
- Location
- Around Prefectural Route 204 and the streets of Yuda Onsen
- Area
- Yamaguchi Prefecture・Yamaguchi City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 35 min–1 h 55 min · flight time only)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.
- Features
- Wishes behind the festival
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Set against the legend that a white fox discovered Yuda Onsen, this spring festival expresses gratitude for the hot springs. Torch processions, a white fox parade, and a grand dance bring the streets of Yuda Onsen to life.
About Yuda Onsen White Fox Festival
The Yuda Onsen White Fox Festival is a spring festival held in Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi City.
Set against the legend that a white fox discovered the hot springs, the festival expresses gratitude for the springs and a wish that they will continue to flow forever.
Through the torch procession of children dressed as white foxes, the parade, and the grand dance, visitors can experience Yuda Onsen’s traditions and the lively atmosphere of the town.
Festival highlights
A highlight is the torch procession of children dressed as white foxes, held on the first evening of the festival.
A white fox parade was also scheduled for 2026, proceeding along Prefectural Route 204 in Yuda Onsen from Fukuno Hana Parking Lot to Hotel New Tanaka.
Other events include a grand dance, stage performances, and a white fox raffle, with the festival taking place throughout the Yuda Onsen area.
Source: 湯田温泉白狐まつり 白狐パレード - 山口市ウェブサイト / 湯田温泉白狐まつり｜イベント情報｜カルッチャ ヤマグチ｜やまぐち文化プログラム情報サイト
Yuda’s Spring Festival: White Fox Legends and the Blessings of the Hot Springs
What to expect
The festival is centered around the streets of Yuda Onsen, with several events taking place.
In 2026, it was announced as scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 4 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 5, with a white fox procession carrying torches planned for the first evening.
The program is designed for visitors to enjoy the white fox parade, grand dance, and stage events while walking around town.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Around Prefectural Route 204 and the streets of Yuda Onsen (Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture).
The white fox parade runs from Fukuno Hana Parking Lot to Hotel New Tanaka.
- Train and bus
It is a 10-minute walk from JR Yudaonsen Station.
- By car
About 15 minutes via National Route 9 from Ogori IC on the Chugoku Expressway, about 15 minutes via National Route 262 from Yamaguchi IC, and about 10 minutes via Prefectural Route 200 from Yuda Onsen Smart IC.
- Parking
Paid parking for the general public is available.
Address Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Festival Information (The listed dates have passed)
The festival was announced as scheduled for April 4 (Saturday) and April 5 (Sunday) in 2026.
April 4 is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and April 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
An event is announced for the first evening in which children dressed as white foxes walk in procession carrying torches.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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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 Yamaguchi Prefecture / Yamaguchi City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Nearby attractions
Nearby festival attractions include the Yuda Onsen Tourist Information Center, Kitsune no Ashiato, the Chuya Nakahara Memorial Museum, Inoue Park, and Yuda Onsen.
Inoue Park is listed as a nearby venue for festival events, and Kitsune no Ashiato is introduced as a tourism hub for exploring the Yuda Onsen area.
When exploring the area, you can visit while checking the information provided by the festival venues and individual facilities.
中原中也記念館
山口県山口市にある博物館
亀山公園
山口県山口市にある都市公園
山口大神宮
山口市にある神社
山口情報芸術センター
山口県山口市にある複合施設
山口県埋蔵文化財センター
山口県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
山口県政資料館
山口県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
写真：Bakkai at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0
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山口県立山口博物館
山口県山口市にある総合博物館
山口県立美術館
山口県山口市にある美術館
常栄寺雪舟庭
山口県の公園・庭園のスポットです。
重源の郷
山口県山口市にある体験交流公園
Origins and History of Yuda Onsen White Fox Festival
The Yuda Onsen White Fox Festival is linked to the legend of the hot springs’ discovery: a white fox was said to have healed its wounds in a pond on the grounds of a temple at the foot of Mount Gongen.
The festival began in 1949, led mainly by officers of the Yuda Onsen Ryokan Association at the time, as an expression of gratitude for the hot springs.
It was originally held over 3 days, and the procession started at Yasaka Shrine in Tatekoji; today, the festival is centered around the streets of Yuda Onsen.
Source: 湯田温泉白狐まつり - Wikipedia
Official information
The 2026 dates, venue, and transportation information can be found in the event listing on the Yamaguchi Prefecture tourism website.
The Yamaguchi City website also lists the venue and date of the white fox parade.
For inquiries, contact the White Fox Festival Executive Committee.
Yuda Onsen White Fox Festival at a Glance
The Yuda Onsen White Fox Festival is a spring festival in Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi City, that carries on the white fox legend and the tradition of giving thanks for the hot springs.
In 2026, white fox torch processions, a parade, a grand dance, and other events were announced as planned for the area around Yuda Onsen on April 4 and the 5th.
It is a 10-minute walk from JR Yudaonsen Station, and the area can also be reached by car from nearby interchanges.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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