Itayado Summer Festival 2026

Why You Should Visit

A neighborhood summer festival held around a towering yagura on the grounds of Itayado Elementary School in Suma. Gates open at 2pm with a talent contest, followed by stage performances from local high school and university dance and taiko clubs. From early evening the crowd circles the tower for bon-odori, joined by Kobe's own Nakata Kobe Culture Samba Team, before the night peaks with "Bon Disco" at 7pm and "Bon Jovi-style" singing at 8pm. Food trucks and local stalls line the grounds — an easy, relaxed evening for families.

Programs

Timetable & Map

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

Vendor list is based on the official flyer's site map and may change on the day.

Essentials

location

Itayado Elementary School grounds

period

July 25, 2026 (Sat)

Time

14:00–20:30（予定）

cost

Free admission (food and goods sold separately).

Links

Official Website

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access

About 5 min walk from Itayado Station (Sanyo Electric Railway / Subway Seishin-Yamate Line).

There are 2 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Itayado Elementary School grounds. The map shows each with its walking time.

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

NOTE

On site

A yagura tower in the middle of the schoolyard, with the stage facing it
Two food-truck areas flanking the stage
COR's play area and a school council booth

Stage MCs

Tarzan Yamashita, Yuriko Kobayashi

If the weather turns bad

Postponed to Sunday, July 26 in case of rain

※Program and vendors may change without notice.

FAQ

What happens if it rains?

It is postponed to Sunday, July 26 if it rains. Check the organizer YAGURA no Kai's website or social media for the day-of decision.

Is it good for families with children?

Yes. There are kids' cheer and high school dance performances, a COR's play area, and anyone can join the bon-odori circle. Since it runs into the evening, take care on the way home after dark.

Do I need a reservation?

No reservation is needed. Just come to the venue during the event hours.

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