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Tochigi Utamaro Festival
とちぎ歌麿まつり （栃木市）
Step back into history to when Tochigi was a thriving trade town and the famous Ukiyo-e artist, Kitagawa Utamaro worked here.
Last updated by Angus M
on November 1, 2024
The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.
DATE
2024
: 5th October (Sat)
Days
Hours
Min
Sec
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2024-11-01
TIME & SCHEDULE
Special Utamaro Parade: Starts at 1 PM
5th October (Sat) 2024
(Postponed to 6th if it rains on the 5th)
Different exhibitions and workshops are available throughout the period. (5th Oct to 14th 2024.)
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2024-11-01
COST
Free
*Information last checked on 2024-11-01
How to enjoy the Tochigi Utamaro Festival
Take photos
Experience traditional Japan
Solo travelers
Fun for the family
Enjoy for 3-5 hours
🕛Time Travel to 👘Edo Period Japan:
Jump into the ✨World of Utamaro’s 🎨Ukiyo-e Art!
Have you ever heard of an 🎨Ukiyo-e artist named Utamaro? Ever wondered what Japan was like during the Edo period (about 200 years ago)? This is the ✨perfect event for those interested in Japanese 👘history and art!
The ✨”Utamaro Festival” recreates the world of Kitagawa Utamaro, a famous Edo period artist praised for his 👘 Ukiyo-e woodblock prints & 🎨paintings. There are small exhibitions and pop-up events during the festival for visitors to enjoy such as the 😍beautiful boat parade! 📸
Things to do nearby Tochigi Utamaro Festival
- Culture
- Visit Tochigi City Art Museum (Ukiyo-e paintings etc)
- Visit Yokoyama Kyodokan Museum (Old merchant's house)
- Visit Tochigi Dashikaikan Museum (Festival floats)
- Visit Tochigi Utamarokan Gallery (Ukiyo-e)
- Visit Okada Kinenkan (Old merchant's house)
- Active
- Walking around historical part of town and around the canal
- See autumn leafs at Mt. Ohira
- Food / Drink
- Festival Food Stalls
- Western & Japanese style family friendly restaurants
Shoai Samurai
Visit Shoai Samurai for a unique, eco-friendly Japanese culture experience.
Try traditional indigo dyeing (Aizome) and support the local community. Create your masterpiece while making a positive impact!
Places to EAT in Tochigi City
Places to STAY in Tochigi City
Hotels (Western Style)
There are several western style business hotels in Tochigi city.
Ryokan (Japanese style)
There is a historical Ryokan in the city center where Isabella Bird stayed during her journey through Japan in 1878.
Glamping & Camping
There is a guesthouse in the center of the city as well as airbnbs.
Kanahan (Ryokan)
Make your stay in Japan special. Visit this family-run ryokan with a history since the Edo period. Its been carefully renovated keeping the original building and feel. Some meals on the menu were even created based on old documents from Edo-period. (Baths are all private)
Access (How to get to the Tochigi Utamaro Festival)
How to get there
Public Transport
70min from Tokyo by train
Car
1 h 50min drive from Tokyo by car
Location & Address
Address
The center of Tochigi city.
Pop-up events near City hall on the main street and around Uzumagawa river.
Yorozucho, Tochigi-city, Tochigi Pref
栃木県栃木市役所付近
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
Via Tochigi Station (JR & Tobu Lines)
Take the Tobu Line (Tobu Nikko Line / Tobu Utsunomiya Line) or JR Ryomo Line to Tochigi station. Walk for about 15 minutes from the station down the main street to the center of town.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Via Tochigi IC on Tohoku Expressway
Approximately 15-minute drive from the Tochigi IC on the Tohoku Expressway.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
For information about this event, please contact the Tochigi city Tourism department directly.
Tel: +81 (0)282-21-2374
Websites
Event Website (External Link – Japanese)
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