Himeji Yukata Festival

Himeji Yukata Festival

Event Overview

There will be Yukata parades and shopping streets held by children with running horse lights and the queen of Himeji Castle. If you are in Yukata, there are benefits such as free entrance fees for Himeji Castle and its surrounding facilities, and half price for the Shinki bus fare. You can enjoy walking by wearing Yukata. * There are traffic restrictions around the venue.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Nagakabe Shrine, Jonan Park area, shopping district, etc.
  • Address:   
  • Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Himeji Station → 5 min walk
  • Phone Number:   
  • 079-221-1500 (Himeji Yukata Festival Promotion Council Secretariat (Himeji City Tourism Convention Room))

Event Period

  • June 20, 2026 (Saturday) - June 21, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events


Scenes from the 2025 Children's Yukata Parade

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