Moka Summer Festival
A spectacular parade of portable shrines down the river (mikoshi kawatogyo)!
Held over the course of a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in late July of each year, this festival is full of impressive sights including 27 portable shrines (mikoshi) and 9 parade floats (dashi) and carts, a portable shrine parade down a river, and a fireworks show featuring roughly 20,000 fireworks.
Location Map
Basic Information
Address | 5191 Aramachi, Moka-city, Tochigi |
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Telephone Number | 0285-82-2012 |
Website | https://www.tochigiji.or.jp/event/7670/ |
Date | July 24 to 26, 2020 |
Venue | Main site: Around Moka city hall (5191 Aramachi, Moka-city, Tochigi) |
Eastern Area
The eastern area is famous for its abundant flowers and traditional Mashiko pottery. Seasonal charms welcome tourists throughout the year with flowers such as cherry blossoms and wisterias in spring and some of the nation’s most beautiful autumn foliage.