Northern Saitama · Festivals
Kumagaya Uchiwa Festival
Twelve festival floats fill summer streets with Kumagaya’s distinctive music.
The annual grand festival of Kumagaya Yasaka Shrine takes place on July 20–22. Twelve dashi and yatai floats parade through the city to the sound of Kumagaya-bayashi music. A highlight comes on the final evening, when the floats gather at Omatsuri Hiroba for hikkawase tatakiai, a lively exchange of festival music.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- Walk from the north exit of Kumagaya Station on the JR Takasaki Line or Chichibu Railway. Events take place around Omatsuri Hiroba and central city streets.
- From Tokyo Station
- About 80–105 minTokyo → JR Ueno-Tokyo / Takasaki Line to Kumagaya → about 5 min on foot to Hoshikawa-dori
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- Event dates
- 20–22 July 2026 around Kumagaya Station’s north exit, National Route 17 and Omatsuri Hiroba. Check official guidance for programme times, viewing areas and traffic restrictions.
- Admission
- Food and shopping are priced by each vendor. Check the organiser’s guidance for street-viewing areas and access conditions.
- Time to enjoy
- 2–4 hours (suggested viewing time)
- Best time
- July (20–22 July 2026)
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Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.
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