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Kashiwa-no-ha T-SITE (Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture) will hold the "Kashiwa-no-ha T-SITE Summer Festival 2026" for two days on July 18 (Sat) and 19, 2026.
The event, packed with the essence of summer, will color the venue with powerful "Shin Nebuta" (new Nebuta floats), stage performances including live music and taiko drumming, and festival stalls. In the evening, we will also have the traditional Bon Odori dance and a handheld fireworks display. It's two days filled with exciting plans. Please enjoy a special, memorable time for everyone from children to adults, while feeling the pleasant summer night breeze.
3rd Kashiwa-no-ha T-SITE Nebuta Festival
"Shin Nebuta" floats, inspired by Taira no Masakado and created in Kashiwa City, will appear, illuminating the summer night with vibrant colors! They will parade through the town to the rhythm of the festival. Why not experience the pride of Aomori's tradition that has been passed down?
Organizer: Aomori Nebuta Festival Cultural Promotion Association NPO Venue: Public road in front of KOIL 16 Gate Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Both days) *Venue may be subject to change.
Bon Odori Dance
The traditional Bon Odori dance will be held again this year.
We will deliver a special time where the venue becomes one as the circle of dancers expands around the yagura (stage). The finale will be the Kashiwa Odori, allowing you to enjoy the heat and excitement of a Kashiwa summer.
Venue: T-SITE P1 Parking Lot Time: 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM (Both days)
LIVE Performance
A vibrant performance stage, unique to summer, will be held, featuring music live performances, taiko drumming, and street performances.
Venue: Yagura Stage (P1 Parking Lot) / KOIL GARDEN Stage Time: 3:00 PM - 8:15 PM (Both days)
Details such as performers can be found here.
Festival Stalls
Stalls offering food and games like super ball scooping will be lined up for you to fully enjoy the summer festival atmosphere. Fun games and popular festival foods unique to the occasion will color the venue. Please enjoy the lively atmosphere of the festival with your family and friends.
Venue: P1 Parking Lot / Main Terrace / Pedestrian Zone Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Both days / Last order 8:30 PM)
Handheld Fireworks Display
We have prepared a special handheld fireworks set exclusively for Kashiwa-no-ha T-SITE, supervised by "MARUYA," which plans and operates fireworks. Enjoy creating special summer memories with your family and friends while watching the colorful fireworks. Please spend a magical moment of light spreading across the night sky.
Venue: KOIL 16 Gate Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Advance reservation required) Participation Fee: 1,320 yen (tax included) Participation Benefit: One glowing bracelet per ticket. How to Participate: Online application Details: https://store.tsite.jp/kashiwanoha/event/magazine/54685-1707370527.html
Playable Aquarium
Events and workshops for parents and children, such as a touch pool where you can interact with sharks and horseshoe crabs, and making sea pendants, will be available. It is also recommended for creating summer memories for families.
Organizer: Mizumizu Land Venue: KOIL 16 Gate Time: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Last admission 7:30 PM) Participation Fee: 800 yen (tax included) / per person *Also held on July 20 (Mon, holiday) from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Falconry Experience
Experience close encounters with cool and cute birds of prey, which are rarely seen, and enjoy spectacular flight shows. Please enjoy this precious experience unique to this summer.
[Interaction and Flight Experience] Venue: Kashiwa-no-ha Aqua Terrace Time: 1st Session 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM / 2nd Session 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Participation Fee: Interaction Experience 1,000 yen (tax included), Flight Experience 1,500 yen (tax included)
[Flight Show] Venue: Kashiwa-no-ha Aqua Terrace Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Participation Fee: Free
Kashiwa-no-ha Children's Mikoshi Parade
The "Kashiwa-no-ha Mikoshi" parade, featuring the children of Kashiwa-no-ha as the main stars, will be held. Accompanied by energetic shouts and the sound of festival music, everyone will work together to carry the portable shrine and liven up the area in front of the alley! First-time participants are also very welcome. Let's make summer memories together as a community.
Organizers: Kashiwa-no-ha Mikoshi Association, Kashiwa-no-ha Community Hometown Council Venue: In front of Kakedashi Yokocho Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
GARDEN PARTY
The annual GARDEN PARTY will also be held at the T-SITE Summer Festival! This time, "Kashiwayade," a famous local produce direct sales store in the Kashiwa area, and KOIL GARDEN are collaborating for the first time. Chefs from each GARDEN shop will offer dishes made with seasonal ingredients procured from "Kashiwayade" with their own unique flair. Additionally, a craft beer shop scheduled to open soon in GARDEN will make its debut. Please look forward to the GARDEN products that showcase the owner's passion.
Venue: KOIL GARDEN Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
To the Summer LOCAL MARKET: Searching for Delicious and Good Things
How about a cool respite amidst the bustle of the summer festival? The LOCAL MARKET will feature delicious items that you'll want to pick up, such as seasonal vegetables and bento boxes from "Kashiwayade," coffee, and baked goods. A tableware fair will also be held, showcasing stylish dishes that will beautifully adorn your everyday dining table. Finding your favorites will be one of the joys of the day. Workshops for children are also planned. Please enjoy a moment of discovering seasonal blessings and household goods along with the summer festival.
Venue: KOIL TERRACE 1F Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (July 18 (Sat) only)
Unveiling of NEW POPUP Spot
A new POPUP spot was completed in Kashiwa-no-ha in June 2026. At the summer festival, we will use the newly completed POPUP stand to hold workshops, sell dog treats, and offer standing bar services. A place for small encounters and discoveries, typical of Kashiwa-no-ha, enjoyable for both children and adults. Please stop by as you stroll through the summer festival.
Venue: In front of Miyamoto Family Clinic Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"Waku Doki" Children's Festival
"Waku Doki" Children's Festival is an event that emphasizes children's initiative in their festival experience. We support children's willingness to challenge themselves and the joy of accomplishment. We also provide free "happi" coats for rental, so you can fully enjoy the festival mood!
Venue: Lalaport Kashiwa-no-ha Main Building 1F, in front of MUJI (Outdoor) Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last reception 4:30 PM) (Also held on July 20 (Mon, holiday))
Kashiwa-no-ha Gurutto Stamp Rally
Tour the commercial facilities of Kashiwa-no-ha and collect stamps at designated spots for a chance to win luxurious prizes! While enjoying the summer festival, why not take a tour around the Kashiwa-no-ha area, including KOIL TERRACE, KOIL GARDEN, and KOIL 16 Gate?
Stamp sheet distribution and prize exchange locations: July 18 (Sat): KOIL TERRACE 1F July 19 (Sun): KOIL 16 Gate *Stamp sheet distribution and prize exchange are available from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Prizes will be available while supplies last. *The venue for July 19 (Sun) may be subject to change.
We have many other events prepared. For details, please check the Kashiwa-no-ha T-SITE homepage.
*Plans, venues, and times are subject to change.
https://store.tsite.jp/kashiwanoha/event/magazine/47819-1453560610.h
Event Overview
Kashiwa-no-ha T-SITE Summer Festival 2026
Date: July 18 (Sat), 19 (Sun), 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Venue: Kashiwa-no-ha T-SITE indoor and outdoor areas, surrounding Aqua Terrace Organizer: Kashiwa-no-ha T-SITE Special Sponsorship: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. Contact: Tel. 04-7197-1119 (Kashiwa-no-ha T-SITE Events) URL: https://store.tsite.jp/kashiwanoha/event/t-site/54729-1002070530.html
*In case of rain or severe weather, the content may be changed or canceled. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Store Information
Kashiwa-no-ha T-SITE
A cultural complex centered around Kashiwa-no-ha Tsutaya Books, where unique shops are loosely connected, proposing a "gentle future lifestyle." Opened in the spring of 2017 within the "Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City." It proposes a lifestyle where everyone, from adults with knowledge and experience to children with free ideas, can think about and participate in their future with peace of mind, and can exchange opinions and help each other, including coexistence with the natural environment from their living environment. It proposes a lifestyle where people can exchange opinions and help each other.
Address: 227-1 Wakashiba, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture (7-minute walk from Kashiwa-no-ha Campus Station on the Tsukuba Express) Phone Number: 04-7197-1400 (Kashiwa-no-ha T-SITE Main Operator), 04-7197-2900 (Kashiwa-no-ha Tsutaya Books Representative) Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Irregular holidays) *Please check the website for the latest business hours. Homepage: https://store.tsite.jp/kashiwanoha/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kashiwanohatsite/
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