16/10/2026
Join us for the 70th Iwakuni Festival!
This exciting event offers a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture, featuring traditional performances, local delicacies, and family-friendly entertainment. Don’t miss out on this vibrant festival!
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18
Place: Iwakuni Station Area
Event Details:
Saturday October 17
・Iwakuni Kids Sumo Tournament at Shirasaki Shrine
Sunday October 18
〈Venue 1 -Route 188(between Iwakuni Station and Mikasabashi)〉
・Brass Band Parade and Concert
・Flea Market
・Police Officer Cosplay Booth
・Tottori Shan-Shan Umbrella Dance
・Shinto Ritual(White Snake Parade and Performance)
・Dance Performance by Locals
・Mochimaki, a tradition of tossing rice cakes to share good fortune and for celebration
〈Venue 2-Saikyo Bank, Shinsei-kai, Pedestrian Zone〉
・Mini Concert
・Promotion Booths
〈Venue 3 – Marifu-cho 3 Gaiku Park〉
・Festival Stalls
・Vendor’s Booths
〈Nakadori Shopping Street(Arcade)〉
・Gigantic Fun Graffiti
・Kei-Truck Fresh Food Market and more events throughout the festival!
*Note
・The venues and roads will be especially busy on the second day of the festival
Please take public transportation to and from the event as there is only a limited amount of parking space available in the area.
・Cars can be parked on the Marifu Elementary School grounds.
・Roads will be closed to vehicles for the festival on October 18th.
Organizer: Iwakuni Festival Support Group(Iwakuni City, Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Iwakuni City Tourism Association)
*No Defense Department, U.S. Marine Corps, or Marine Corps Community Services endorsement implied.