Numata Festival
(Numata Matsuri)
沼田まつり（沼田市）
Enjoy Japan's largest Tengu mask festival
DATE
TIME & SCHEDULE
3rd Aug From 1PM- 10PM
Most floats are out from 6PMto 10PM (*The Tengu Mikoshi is out from 6:30PM to 9:30PM on the 3rd)
4th Aug From 1:30PM- 10PM
Most floats are out from 6PMto 10PM (* NO Tengu Mikoshi on the 4th )
5th Aug From 4:20PM- 10PM
The Tengu Mikoshi is out from 6:30PM to 9:30PM on the 5th
COST
Free
How to enjoy the Numata Festival (Tengu Festival)
Experience Traditional Japan
Picturesque scenery
(Insta worthy!)
Fun for a group of friends
Enjoy with family
Fun for solo travelers
Enjoy street food
Enjoy 2-4 hours
👺 Behold the Legendary TENGU Mask and More 👺
🏮 Experience the awe-inspiring Numata Festival, where a magnificent 👺 TENGU mask 👺 steals the spotlight as it gracefully parades through the town on the festival’s first and third day. This colossal mask, featuring a majestic nose reaching for the sky at a towering height of 2.9 meters, captures attention with its impressive dimensions of 4.3 meters in length and 2.3 meters in width. It is carried by a procession of 300 women, adding to its grandeur.
🥳 On the festival’s second day, the Tengu mask takes a well-deserved break, but the celebration continues with a vibrant showcase of traditional floats adorned with exquisite dolls depicting legendary figures like Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Benkei. ✨🎶
For enthusiasts of Japanese festivals seeking an opportunity to immerse in the local community, the Numata festival offers an unforgettable experience. 🇯🇵
What to do nearby Numata Festival
- Food / Drink
- Street Food
- Fruit Picking (Prunes, Peaches, Grapes & Apples)
- Nature
- Visit Fukiware Falls
- Visit Tanbara Lavender Park
- Camping & Glamping
- Relax
- Visit Oigami Onsen
Hotels (Western Style)
There are several Western-style Hotels in Numata city.
Ryokan (Japanese Style)
There are a few nice Japanese Onsen (Hot springs) Ryokans in the Oigami Onsen (老神温泉) district.
Glamping & Camping
This area is rich in nature and there are a few camping sites outside the rural area.
Access (How to get to Numata Festival)
How to get there
Public Transport
2hrs from Tokyo by train
Car
2h 40mins drive from Tokyo by car
Location & Address
Address
780 Nishikurauchimachi, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture 378-0046
〒378-0046 群馬県沼田市西倉内町780
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
Via Jomokogen Station (Joetsu Shinkansen) *2hrs – 2hrs 30min
Take the Joetsu Shinkansen and get off at Jomokogen Station (1hr 10min). Take the bus to JR Numata station (30 min). The festival is about a 25-minute walk from Numata station.
Via Numata Station (JR Joetsu Line) *2hr 15min – 3hr
Take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Takasaki station. Change to JR Joetsu Line (via Shin-Maebashi station) bound for Minakami and get off at JR Numata Station. The festival is about a 25-minute walk from the station.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Via Numata IC on Kanetsu Expressway (2hrs 30min)
Approximately 10 minutes drive from the Numata IC on the Kanetsu Expressway.
(We recommend using public transport due to heavy traffic and limited parking space during the festival)
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
Numata city festival website (External Link – Japanese)
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