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.
COVID Info
Due to Covid-19, there may be unexpected changes, so please check before traveling. (See bottom of this page for event organizer's contact details )
DATE
2022 : 15th -23rd October
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*Dates and times updated 6th Oct (from official website)
TIME
Opening day (15th) starts from 13:30 with a special parade at 14:00 in the city center.
*Dates and times are based on 2018 event as 2020 event was canceled due to COVID.
COST
Free
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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! 📸
What to do nearby Tochigi Utamaro Festival ?
Visit local museums
Walk around town
Enjoy festival food
See autum leafs at Mt. Ohira
Access (How to get to Tochigi Utamaro Festival )
From Tokyo
- 70min from Tokyo by train.
- 1 h 50min drive from Tokyo by car
Address
The center of Tochigi city. Pop-up events near City hall on the main street and around Uzumagawa river
栃木県栃木市役所付近
Yorozucho, Tochigi-city, Tochigi Pref
By Train
Tocigi 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.
By Car
Approximately 15 minutes drive from the Tochigi IC on the Tohoku Expressway.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
For information about this event please contact the Tochigi city Tourism department directly.
Tel: +81 0282-21-2374
Contact form (Tochigi city) : link
Websites
Event Website (External Link – English)
Event Website (External Link – Japanese)
Festival official page (External Link – Japanese)
