Tochigi City
Tochigi city is a popular destination for travelers to visit on their way to Nikko. Visitors can enjoy many Edo period traditonal activities.
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.
The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.
We're sure this is happening, but 2024 dates and times are not confirmed.
DATE
2023 : 11th -26th November
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*Dates and times updated 6th Oct (from official website)
Festival Times & Schedule
Opening day
Special Utamaro Parade : 11th November (Postponed to 12th if it rains on the 11th)
Special Utamaro Parade : 11th November (Postponed to 12th if it rains on the 11th)
Different exhibitions and workshops are available throughout the period.
*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! 📸
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!
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
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.
Use the Japan Transit Planner to find trains.
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)
