Hamamatsu Festival Events Calendar & Holiday Seasons

“Hiyondori” is said to be an accented version of the word “Hiodori” (fire dance). This dance, based on the ceremony of welcoming fire, is characterized by a violent grapple between dancers. This is designated as a nationally important cultural folk asset. Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival.

Terano Hiyondori [Jan.3]

Address: Terano Mikkado, Inasa-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-542-1113

Kawana Hiyondori [Jan.4]

Address: Fukumanji Temple Yakushido, Inasa-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-542-1113

Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival.
Address: Okuryokeshono, Misakubo-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Tenryu-ward (Tenryu-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-982-0001

Shoryu Shidare Weeping Plum (Japanese Apricot) Festival [early Feb.~end of Mar.]

About 80 Weeping Plum trees (around 40 years old) are pruned to look like dragons climbing to the heavens. There are also 200 young trees in full bloom during the season and a seven stage waterfall in the garden.

Address: Okuyama Highlands, Inasa-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture

Tel: 053-543-0234

Shoryu Shidare Plum Orchid

Focus on Spectacular Flowers & Gardens Festival.
Address: Mt. Okusa, Kurematsu-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Nishi-ward (Nishi-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-487-1092

Ona Peak Mansaku Festival [mid-Feb.]

Focus on Spectacular Flowers & Gardens Festival.
Address: Ona Peak, Mikkabi-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-524-1124

Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival.
Address: Kanzanji, kanzanji-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Nishi-ward (Nishi-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-487-0152

Inasa Cherry Blossom Festival [end of Mar.-early Apr.]

About 1,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees will be in full bloom. Night-time cherry blossom viewing is also possible during the festival period.
Address: Okuyama Kogen and surrounding area, Inasa-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-542-1113

Hamakita Plant Festival [early Mar.]

This Industrial Festival focus on industrial and commercial products, Food and Goods displays and community welfare specialty products, and many refreshment events.
Address: JA Topia Hamamatsu Hamakita Plant Center, Shinbara, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Hamakita-ward (Hamakita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-587-8728

Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival. These Edo-era reenactments of the procession are performed beneath the cherry blossoms along the Miyakoda River. This gorgeous performance, involving more than 100 people including a princess, waiting maids, and followers, will bring you right back to that era. More Details: Princess Parade in Hosoe, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi)

Onzo Festival [2nd Sal. of Apr.]

Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival.

Address: Ubuginu Shrine, Mikkabi-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture

Tel: 053-525-1835

Himesama Parade in Hosoe [First Saturday and Sunday of April]

The famous kite battles, the spectacular Goten Yatai float parade, and various other events are held during the Hamamatsu Festival. The whole city comes to life, as everyone enjoys the festive atmosphere. More Details: The Hottest Day in Hamamatsu: Hamamatsu Festival

Shibukawa Tsutsuji (Azalea) Festival [mid-May~end of May]

Focus on Spectacular Flowers & Gardens Festival.

Address: Shibukawa Tsutsuji Park, Inasa-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture

Tel: 053-542-1113

Hana Shobu (Iris)’Hydrangea Festival [end of May~mid-Jun.]

Focus on Spectacular Flowers & Gardens Festival.
Address: Hamamatsu Flower Park, Kanzanji-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Nishi-ward (Nishi-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-487-0511

Eel Festival [3rd Sun. of May]

This Industrial Festival focus on industrial and commercial products, Eel Foods and Goods displays and community welfare specialty products, and many refreshment events.
Address: Yuto Sogo Park, Yuto-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Nishi-ward (Nishi-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Yuto-cho Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tel: 053-592-5500

Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival.
Address: Terao area, Tatsuyama-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Tenryu-ward (Tenryu-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-969-0388

Enshu Hamakita Hiryu Festival [1st Sat. & Sun.of Jun.]

Various events are held here including the Hiryu Fire Festival and Hamakita Kite Festival.

Address: Tenryu River green zone, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Hamakita-ward (Hamakita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture

Hiryu Festival main office, Tel: 053-585-1116

Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival.
Address: Kawaibuchi Park, Inasa-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-542-1113

Enshu Dainenbutsu (chanting prayers and dancing to the Buddha) [Jul.15]

These dance and prayer chants using flutes and drums are among the Enshu district’s unique local arts. The Enshu Dainenbutsu is a designated cultural asset.

Address: Bttle of Saigagake Museum, Shikatani-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Naka-ward (Naka-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture

Tel: 053-472-8383

Hosoe Shrine Gion Festival [Jul.15]

Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival.

Address: Hosoe Shrine, Hosoe-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture

Tel: 053-522-1857

Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival.
Address: Rinkeiji Temple, Takizawa-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-428-3696

Hamamatsu Tanabata Yukata Festival [early Aug.]

This Industrial Festival focus on industrial and commercial products, Food and Goods displays and community welfare specialty products, and many refreshment events.

Address: City center, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi) Downtown area

Hamamatsu Tanabata Yukata Festival Executive Committee, Tel: 053-452-1114

This event celebrates the prince, Muneyoshi Shinnou, enshrined at linoyagu Shrine. Roughly 200 large and small fireworks are set off in his honor.

Address:linoyagu Shrine, Inasa-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture

Tel: 053-542-0355

Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival.
Address:Kaimeiza, Inasa-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-542-1113

Oodaiko (large drum) Festival [Oct. or Nov.]

Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival.
Address:Kisa Shrine, Maisaka-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Nishi-ward (Nishi-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-592-2111

Hamakita Manyo Festival [mid-Oct.]

This Industrial Festival focus on industrial and commercial products, Food and Goods displays and community welfare specialty products, and many refreshment events.
Address:Manyo no Mori Park, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Hamakita-ward (Hamakita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Hamamakita Manyo Festival Executive Committee, Tel: 053-586-6201

Toge no Kunitori Tsunahiki Gassen (tug of war) [4th Sun. of Oct.]

Address: Hyogoshi Pass, Misakubo-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Tenryu-ward (Tenryu-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-987-0432

Enshunada Natural Tora Blowfish Festival [mid-Oct.~end of Feb.]

This Industrial Festival focus on Natural Tora Blowfish industrial and commercial products, Food and Goods displays and community welfare specialty products, and many refreshment events.
Address:Kanzanji-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Nishi-ward (Nishi-ku) area, Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-487-0194

Focus on Spectacular Flowers & Gardens Festival.
Address: Shirakura Senior Citizen’s Community Center, etc., Tatsuyama-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Tenryu-ward (Tenryu-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Hamamatsu city Tatsuyama Tourism Association, Tel: 053-969-0388

Inasa Puppet Play Festival [end of Nov.]

This distinguished puppet play festival attracts over 30 theatrical companies Irom all over the country. More than 60 puppet plays are performed over the 3 day events.

Address: Inasa Multipurpose Training Center, etc.; Inasa-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Kita ward (Kita-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture

Inasa Puppet Play Festival Executive Committee, Tel: 053-542-1111

Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival.
Address: Atago Shrine, Kanzanji-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Nishi-ward (Nishi-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture
Tel: 053-487-0152

Akiha Fire Festival [Dec.15 &16]

Focus on Japanese traditional performing arts festival.

Address: Akiha Shrine-Akihaji Temple, Haruno-cho, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi), Tenryu-ward (Tenryu-ku), Shizuoka Prefecture

Tel: 053-983-0066

Hamamatsu Winter Firefly Festa [early Dec.~mid-Jan.]

Romantically decorated with candles and lights, the city center comes alive through concerts, performances, and events.

Address: City center, Hamamatsu City (Hamamatsu-shi) Downtown area

Hamamatsu-city Commercial Policy Division, Tel: 053-457-2095