Hometown Miyamatsuri

The "Hometown Miyamatsuri," with a history of about 50 years, is one of Tochigi Prefecture's largest summer festivals. Held on the first weekend of August each year, it is themed "encounters and interactions." The sight of over 50 mikoshi parading through the venue is truly breathtaking. The sounds of festival music fill the streets, enhancing the festive mood. There are plenty of highlights, such as the ladder performances by the Kiyari Preservation Society, which follows the Edo fire-fighting tradition, dynamic taiko drumming competitions, and the Miyako Yosakoi dance!

Date & Time

8/2(Sat) 16:30～21:008/3(Sun) 16:30～21:00

Note

Usually held on the first Saturday and the following Sunday of August.

Venue

Utsunomiya City O-dori (from O-mach intersection to Kamikawahara intersection), Orion Square, Banba Street, Banba Hiroba, Orion Street

Address

Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture

parking

Due to expected congestion, public transportation is recommended.

Access

About 20 minutes from Kanuma IC on the Tohoku Expressway / about 25 minutes from Utsunomiya IC / about 30 minutes from Utsunomiya Kamikawahara IC on the Kitakanto Expressway

Access (Public)

About a 5-minute walk from JR Utsunomiya Station and Tobu Utsunomiya Station

Contact

028-643-8331 （Hometown Miyamatsuri Organizing Committee Office）

URL

http://www.miyamatsuri.com/