The holding of the "Kazusa Ichihara Kofu Festival," Ichihara City's largest festival, has been decided.

In addition to events such as traditional dances and Yosakoi, with over 100 vendor stalls, approximately 300,000 visitors are expected over two days.

Date and Time

Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 4th, Reiwa 8 (2026), from 12:00 to 20:00 on both days.

Venue and Content

Kazusa Sarashina Park

Stage events (cheer dance, hula dance, Japanese drums, etc.), Ichihara Kofu Market, Niko Niko Kids Festival

Kazusa Oji

Historical picture scroll parade, citizen participation traditional dances, procession of floats and portable shrines, etc.

Ario Ichihara Sunshine Court (outdoor)

Stage events

Others

Ichihara Kofu Fireworks Festival, Ichihara Tug-of-War, Chiba YOSAKOI (held concurrently on October 4th), etc.

*Details to be announced in late August

Historical picture scroll parade, Ichihara Kofu Fireworks Festival

Chiba YOSAKOI, Ichihara Tug-of-War

Organizer

Kazusa Ichihara Kofu Festival Executive Committee and Ichihara City

Website

https://ichihara-fes.com/

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