Reiwa 7th Annual Himeji Yukata Festival

The Himeji Yukata Festival is said to have started in May of the second year of Kanpō (1742) during the annual festival of Nagakabe Shrine. Because those who served at the festival were in such a hurry that they had no time to make formal attire, they wore yukata. Since then, every year, visitors have followed suit and worn yukata, eventually leading to the event being called the 'Yukata Festival.' It is cherished by citizens as a symbol of early summer in Himeji.

Date & Time

6/21(Sat) 16:30～21:306/22(Sun) 16:30～21:30

Note

During the festival period, traffic regulations will be implemented around Nagakabe Shrine and Jonan Park. Please note that during the regulation period, entry and exit from parking lots within the area will not be possible.

Venue

Nagakabe Shrine, Jonan Park and surrounding shopping streets

Address

33 Tachimachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture

Access (Public)

About a 5-minute walk from JR Himeji Station

Contact

079-221-1500 （Himeji Yukata Festival Promotion Council Secretariat）

URL

https://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/shisei/0000030588.html