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.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	Otawara City, Tochigi
Telephone Number	0287-23-8709
Website	https://www.ohtawara.info/spot_detail.html?id=70
Date	August 2 ~ August 3, 2024
Time	15:00〜21:00
Venue	Otawara City's downtown
DIRECTIONS	Take the bus to "Sumiyoshiichome" from JR Nishi-Nasuno and walk for 10 minutes.

Nasu Area

The Nasu area, in the northeastern part of the prefecture, is famous for the imperial villa located there, and is one of Japan’s premier resort areas with its expansive highlands. The climate has allowed the development of a thriving dairy industry, and while there, you can visit a dairy farm that is open to tourists and offers delicious sweets made from milk, such as soft-serve ice cream and cheesecake. There are also many family-friendly facilities like Safari Park, amusement parks, and hot spring facilities like Shiobara Onsen.