2026 Myoken Summer Festival (58th)

Why You Should Visit

One of Chikusa's three great festivals, the Myoken Summer Festival returns for its 58th year on the grounds of Chikusa Elementary School. From late afternoon the stage rolls through local taiko group Danku (Shiso Wadaiko Arts Club), vocal unit BambooLily, and nationally-known comedy duo Identity — famous for their manzai built on impressions of Masako Nozawa, the voice of Goku in Dragon Ball — before wrapping up with a prize drawing. It's an old-fashioned summer evening festival where the whole mountain town turns out.

Programs

Timetable & Map

Essentials

location: Chikusa Elementary School Ground (Chikusa-cho, Shiso)
period: July 25, 2026 (Sat)
Time: 16:45–20:40
cost: Free admission
Links: Official Website
access: About 30 km (40 min drive) from the Yamasaki IC on the Chugoku Expressway. Roughly 200 parking spaces near the venue (limited, so carpooling is encouraged). Public transport is infrequent, so coming by car is the practical option.
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NOTE: [Prize drawing]
- Voting opens 16:30, closes 19:30
- Visitors in yukata receive a free raffle ticket

[Traffic control]
- Shopping street closed to vehicles 18:00–21:00
- No parking on National Route 429
- Keep valuables on you (advisory from Shiso Police)

* Held in light rain. No fireworks this year. Performers may change.

出典: ちくさええとこネッと

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. You can watch freely on the school grounds.

Are there fireworks?

This year centers on stage shows and a prize drawing; there are no fireworks.

Will it be held in the rain?

It runs in light rain. Check the official site (Chikusa Eeto-net) for updates in bad weather.

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