Kiryu Yagibushi Festival
(Kiryu Yagibushi Matsuri)
桐生八木節まつり（桐生市）
A traditional summer festival near Tokyo with a lot of dancing!
DATE
TIME & SCHEDULE
Fri
- Yagibushi Dancing (main event) is between 7:00-9:45 PM.
Sat
- Many events around town between 10 AM - 9 PM.
- Yagibushi Dancing (main event) is between 6:30-9:00 PM.
Sun
- Many events around town between Noon - 9:45 PM.
- Yagibushi Dancing (main event) is between 6:15-9:45 PM.
COST
Free
How to enjoy Kiryu Yagibushi Festival
Experience Traditional Japan
Take many photos
(Great for Instagram)
Fun for a group of friends
Fun for families
Enjoy a full day
Dance away!
💃👏Dance away with locals this summer🕺👏
Kiryu Yagibushi Festival is promoted as a ‘Super-participatory’ festival, where everyone joins in at the finale to dance around the lit up tower.🌟
During the day there are activities for everyone. There is a parade, a 🕺dance competition, a 🧒children’s festival , a 💦water gun tournament, mikoshi and massive festival floats, 🍡festival food and 🎶traditional music
Come and join the friendly locals who will happily teach you the Yagibushi Dance.😍
What to do nearby Kiryu Yagibushi Festival?
Local recommendations
- Unique Experiences
- Traditional silk weaving experience
- Culture
- Learn about the local silk making culture and tradition
- Attractions
- Kinunem Museum
- Kiryu Textile Museum
- Textile Museum Yukari
Ryokan with Onsen (Japanese style)
Hotel (Western style)
There are several western style hotels near Kiryu station.
Temple Stay (Shukubo)
Enjoy a rare opportunity to stay in a Japanese temple. The Kannonin has been newly refurbished and offers all the amenities western travelers needs.
Access (How to get to Kiryu Yagibushi Festival)
How to get there
Public Transport
1 h 40 min from Tokyo by train (Tobu Line).
1 h 40 min from Tokyo by train (JR Line).
Car
2 h drive from Tokyo by car.
Location & Address
Address
5-365 Honcho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma Prefecture 376 – 0031
〒376-0031 群馬県桐生市本町5丁目365
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
Shin-Kiryu Station (Tobu Railway)
Take the Ryomo Go (express train) from Asakusa or Kitasenjyu to Shin-Kiryu Station (there is no need to change trains). Walk 15 minutes to JR Kiryu Station or take a short taxi ride.
JR Kiryu Station (JR Ryomo Line)
From Takasaki station, take the Ryomo line bound for Oyama. Get off at JR Kiryu station and walk for a few minutes.
Nishi Kiryu Station (Jyumo Dentetsu Railway)
Get off at Nishi Kiryu Station and walk for a few minutes.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
via Ota Kiryu IC or Ota Yabuzaka IC on Kita-Kanto Expressway
Approximately 20 minutes from either Ota Kiryu IC or Ota Yabuzaka IC on the Kitakanto Jidoushado (expressway).
(We highly 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)
Official Kiryu Yagibushi Festival website (External Link – Japanese)
Kiryu Waker – Kiryu Tourist Association (English festival website)
*Photo courtesy of Kiryu Tourist Association & Gunma Prefecture.
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