29th Tamana Dai-Obi Festival

Every year, on November 23, the "Tamana Dai-Obi Festival" is held in Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture. This festival, now in its 29th edition, is based on the tradition from the Edo period when rice was transported to Osaka using rolled obi bales from a rice aggregation site. The highlight of the festival is the "obi rolling race" where participants compete with a giant 1-ton obi bale. Its size, speed, and overwhelming power are truly impressive. There will also be plenty of food stalls and local products from Tamana! A festival where you can fully enjoy the delicious treats of Tamana.

Map & Location

Details about 29th Tamana Dai-Obi Festival

Date & Time

11/23(Sun) 07:00～17:00

Note

The scale may be reduced or canceled in case of rain. The decision will be made at 5:00 AM on November 23rd (Sunday, public holiday).

Venue

Around Tamana City Hall

Address

163 Iwasaki, Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Fee

Entrance fee: Free (other experience fees apply)

parking

Approximate parking capacity around the venue: 1,290 vehicles. *Traffic restrictions around the venue from 6:00 to 19:00.

Access

About 8.8 km from the Kyushu Expressway Kikusui IC

Access (Public)

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Contact

0968-73-2222 （Tamana Dai-Obi Festival Executive Committee (Secretariat: Tamana City Tourism and Products Division)）

URL

https://tamana-ootawara-matsuri.com/