Rice gargle festival

Rice gargle festival

Event Overview

The "Yonago Gain Festival," which was born in 1974 as a citizen-participation festival. "Gain" means "big" in the local dialect of Yonago. In front of Yonago Station, the "Yonago Gain Mantou," featuring towering lanterns, and the "Gain CON Parade," centered around Yosakoi dancing with various enjoyable dances, are highlights. Stage events such as the magnificent "Yonago Gain Taiko" are held at various venues in the city, including in front of JR Yonago Station and Minatoyama Park. There are also many stalls and food vendors, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the city. The final day's "Gain Fireworks Festival" is held at Yonago Port, where display fireworks, underwater fireworks, and 3-shaku balls beautifully adorn the sky of Yonago.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Yonago Ekimae Street, Minoyama Park and others
  • Address:   
  • Meiji-cho, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture and others
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Yonago Station → 1 minute walk
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0859-22-0018 (Yonago Garai Festival Planning and Executive Headquarters/* 10 ~ 19 o'clock)

Event Period

  • August 7, 2026 (Friday) - August 9, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Festival of fire and lights, fireworks display

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