Himeji Summer Festival 2026

Essentials

location

Otemae Park, in front of Himeji Castle

period

September 5, 2026 (Sat) - September 6, 2026 (Sun)

Time

9/5（土）16:00〜22:00、9/6（日）12:00〜22:00

cost

Free admission (Super Lucky Card draw ¥100, workshops charge their own fees, food/drink at cost)

Links

• Official Website

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access

About a 10-minute walk toward Himeji Castle from JR Himeji Station and Sanyo Himeji Station. Crowds are expected, so public transport is recommended.

There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Otemae Park, in front of Himeji Castle, and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

[Throughout] Otemae Park

• Dai-Ennichi festival stalls (150 stalls, goldfish scooping, shooting games): Sep 5 16:00-22:00, Sep 6 12:00-22:00
• Old-school haunted house: same hours
• Hands-on craft workshops (sand art, balloon art, organic bread and more): Sep 5 from 16:00, Sep 6 from 12:00 (varies by shop; each charges its own fee)

Wet weather

The festival goes ahead in rain. It may be cancelled if a typhoon or other severe weather is forecast, in which case the organisers announce it on the official site and social media by 10:00 that morning.

* Programs and times are subject to change. Check the official site and Instagram (@himeji_natsumatsuri) for the latest.

TAGS

Events Festivals Music Jazz Family Free Cheap

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