Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri

Name: Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri
Start: 2026-07-20
End: 2026-07-22
Location: Saitama Prefecture

Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri is a three-day traditional summer festival scheduled for July 20–22, 2026, in Saitama Prefecture. The program features mikoshi processions, decorated floats, traditional music, street performances, rituals, festival stalls, and a concluding drumming competition.

Date: Jul 20-22, 2026
Location: Saitama Prefecture

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Event summary

Highlights

Mikoshi procession from Atago Yasaka Shrine on July 20
Parades featuring decorated floats from 12 participating towns
Traditional music, dance performances, and festival stalls
Final-night drumming competition and ceremonial handover on July 22

Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri is a major summer celebration centered on community traditions and the use of uchiwa handheld fans. The 2026 festival runs from July 20 to July 22 and is listed as free to attend.

Activities described by the sources include a mikoshi procession from Atago Yasaka Shrine, evening float parades, traditional music and dance, religious rites at a temporary shrine, and food stalls. Twelve town floats are expected to participate in the principal processions.

The final day includes a large drumming session in the festival square, the ceremonial transfer of annual responsibilities between participating towns, and the late-night return of the mikoshi to the main shrine.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Yasaka Shrine; tokyocheapo.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Saitama Prefecture

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.