【Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture】The 13th Kazusa Ichihara Kofu Festival to be held on October 3rd (Sat) and 4th (Sun)
The 13th Kazusa Ichihara Kofu Festival, one of Ichihara City's largest events, is scheduled for October 3rd and 4th, Reiwa 8 (2026). The festival anticipates approximately 300,000 visitors over two days, featuring various events like traditional dances, Yosakoi, over 100 vendor stalls, and a fireworks display.
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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/
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/