Greater Tokyo

TOCHIGI

Yoichi Festival

Come and see samurai parade in Otawara City!

Otawara City holds the “Yoichi Festival” on the first Friday and Saturday in August every year.

This festival is in honor of Nasu Yoichi, the most famous archer in Japanese history.

Highlights of the festival is the samurai parade. An actor/actress would cosplay Nasu Yoichi and lead the parade walk around downtown.

You can see a traditional dance named “Yoichi Buyo” at night when you walk on street during the festival.
Access Information
Take the bus to "Sumiyoshiichome" from JR Nishi-Nasuno and walk for 10 minutes.
Phone number
0287-23-8709
Contact
0287-23-8709