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JANTOKOI
Uozu Festival 2025

JANTOKOI Uozu Festival

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Introducing the Various Festivals
 of Uozu City’s Biggest Event,
the Jantokoi Uozu Festival!

Uozu City’s biggest event, the Jantokoi Uozu Festival, is a very lively festival that’s celebrated every year from the first Friday of August, and this year it will be held from Fri, Aug. 1st, until Sun, Aug. 3rd, and even on Wed, Aug. 7th, at some venues. Uozu City’s summer is truly packed with several days of excitement with events such as the festival of Suwa Shrine, Tatemon festival (registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity), the traditional folk song and dance Serikomi Choroku, a fireworks festival, UO!JAZZ, Candle Road, and Kyoden Tanabata Festival. Please come and enjoy the cultural festivals and the beautiful midsummer atmosphere at the Jantokoi Uozu Festival!

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Tatemon Festival (Festival Procession)

Fri, Aug. 1st From 20:30 / Sat, Aug. 2nd From 20:30
Location：Suwa Shrine area

The Tatemon Festival (registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity) features a festival float without any wheels, which is quite rare for Japan. On a summer’s night, standing at 16 m tall and weighing 5 tons, the seven boat-shaped “manto” floats with lanterns are taken to the “fisherman’s shrine,” Suwa Shrine. The beautiful whirlpool of light coming from the more than 90 paper lanterns that hang from the boat-shaped “manto” and the spirited dance of the shrine parishioners, as well as the fast-paced sounds of the festival music, move the hearts of those who watch.

Serikomi Choroku Street Dance

Sun, Aug. 3rd From 18:00
Location：Ainokaze Toyama Railway Uozu Station – Kamimuraki Intersection

The traditional folk song and dance Serikomi Choroku, with over 650 years of history, is an expression of remembrance, prayer, emotion, and joy in a dance that moves to an intense rhythm.

Fireworks Display Above the Sea

Sat, Aug. 2nd 19:40 – 20:20
Location：Uozu Port - Roadside Station Shinkiro Area – Coastline

The fireworks for the Uozu Fireworks Display will be launched into the air from a boat in the sea. The fireworks can be primarily viewed from the Uozu port to the Roadside Station Shinkiro, where you can enjoy seeing the fireworks display not too far away in the sky.

UO! JAZZ 2025

Sat, Aug. 2nd From 17:00
Location：Held at a special venue in front of the Roadside Station Shinkiro “Kaze no Chiheisen” Wind Horizon monument.

A rare event even for Japan, the live jazz event is held every year and features both domestic and international artists. Let’s have fun listening to music together!

Uozu Candle Road

Sat, Aug. 2nd 18:30 – 21:30
Location：Esashi Park - Chuo Street

Along the roadside, leading up to the Tatemon Festival and the Fireworks Display spot, you can find many hand-made candles lined up, enticing you with their soft glow. Enjoy the journey to the Uozu Festival while being soothed by the murmuring of the river and the atmosphere of the port town.

Kyoden Tanabata Festival

Thu, Aug. 7th 18:00 – 20:30
Location：Uozu City, Kyoden Port Nearby Plaza

The Kyoden Tanabata Festival brings a close to the Jantokoi Uozu Festival. From burning the Tanabata decorations on a bonfire created from bamboo leaves, to seeing numerous paper lanterns drifting over the sea, you can relax and enjoy the nostalgic old Japanese summer view.

schedule

*If an event is canceled, we will notify you on this website and the official SNS.
The final decision time on whether or not to hold the event is listed in the schedule "In case of inclement weather" below.
Fri, Aug. 1st

19：45〜

Opening Ceremony

[ Location ] 　
Suwa Shrine

[ In the event of severe weather ] 　
Cancellation (Holding time: 16:00 on the day (last 18:00))

20：00〜

Tatemon Festival(Festival Procession)

[ Location ] 　
Suwa Shrine

[ In the event of rainy weather ] 　
Cancellation (Holding time: 16:00 on the day (last 18:00))

Sat, Aug. 2nd

15：00〜

UO！JAZZ Opening ACT

[ Location ] 　
Special stage next to the Roadside Station, Shinkiro

[ In the event of rainy weather ] 　
Cancellation

17：00〜21：15

UO！JAZZ 2025

[ Location ] 　
Special stage next to the Roadside Station, Shinkiro

[ In the event of rainy weather ] 　
Mirage Hall (Holding time: Aug. 2nd 10:00)

18：30〜21：30

Uozu Candle Road　

[ Location ] 　
Esashi Park / Nearby shrines and temples /Chuo Street / etc

[ In the event of severe weather ] 　
Cancellation (Holding time: 16:00 on the day)

19：40〜20：20

Fireworks Display Above the Sea

[ Location ] 　
Uozu Port

[ In the event of severe weather ] 　
Postponed until Monday 5th, and canceled if severe weather on that day (Holding time: 16:00 on the day)

20：30〜

Tatemon Festival(Festival Procession)

[ Location ] 　
Suwa Shrine

[ In the event of rainy weather ] 　
Cancellation (Holding time: 16:00 on the day (last 18:00))

Sun, Aug. 3rd

17：00〜17：20

Uozu Shinkiro-bushi Hozonkai Dance Performance

[ Location ] 　
Ainokaze Toyama Railway　Uozu Station Main Street

[ In the event of severe weather ] 　
Cancellation (The event will still be held even in light) (Holding time: 15:00 on the day)

17：20〜18：00

Junior High School Students Serikomi Choroku Odori Dance

[ Location ] 　
Ainokaze Toyama Railway　Uozu Station Main Street

[ In the event of severe weather ] 　
Cancellation (The event will still be held even in light) (Holding time: 15:00 on the day)

18：00〜19：40

Serikomi Choroku Odori Street Dancing　

[ Location ] 　
Ainokaze Toyama Railway　Uozu Station Main Street

[ In the event of severe weather ] 　
Cancellation (The event will still be held even in light) (Holding time: 15:00 on the day)

19：40〜20：00

Uozu Serikomi Choroku Hozonkai Dance Performance

[ Location ] 　
Ainokaze Toyama Railway　Uozu Station Main Street

[ In the event of severe weather ] 　
Cancellation (The event will still be held even in light) (Holding time: 15:00 on the day)

20：00〜20：15

Bon Festival Dance

[ Location ] 　
Ainokaze Toyama Railway　Uozu Station Main Street

[ In the event of severe weather ] 　
Cancellation (The event will still be held even in light) (Holding time: 15:00 on the day)

Thu, Aug. 7th

18：00〜20：30

Kyoden Tanabata Festival

[ Location ] 　
Within the Kyoden area

[ In the event of severe weather ] 　
Postponed until Thursday 8th, and canceled if severe weather on the 7th or 8th. (Holding time: 17:00 on the day)

Highlights of This Year’s Event

The Uozu Festival begins with beautiful floats from Suwa Shrine at the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Tatemon Festival (Aug. 1st-2nd), which is followed by the traditional folk song and dance with over 650 years of history: the Serikomi Choroku Odori Street Dance (Aug. 3rd), and also the fireworks display above the sea (Aug. 2nd).
The event “Candle Road,” where the route towards the Tatemon Festival venue is lit with candles, will be held again this year at the same time.
Also, this year marks the seventh time for the UO!JAZZ festival to be held (Aug. 2nd). The UO!JAZZ is a music event featuring both domestic and international artists that are sure to bring great-sounding music.
At the Roadside Station Shinkiro venue, you can find delicious local gourmet foods and food trucks, so please enjoy the Uozu Festival while you fill your belly (Aug. 2nd only).

The various event locations are as follows: Suwa Shrine for the Tatemon Festival, Uozu Station Main Street for the Serikomi Choroku Odori, Uozu Port for the Fireworks Display Above the Sea, Roadside Station Shinkiro for UO!JAZZ, and Esashi Park, nearby shrines and temples, Chuo Street, etc., for Candle Road.
Furthermore, the Kyoden Tanabata Festival, held every year on Aug. 7th, will once again be held this year in the Kyoden District. See the beautiful flow of lanterns floating across the sea and the charming nostalgic Japanese scenery.
We hope you will enjoy the Uozu Festival again this year.

The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity “Tatemon Festival” is a festival at the Suwa Shrine that is dedicated to the ocean gods

Tatemon Festival (Festival Procession)

The event will be held at 20:30 over two days on Fri, Aug. 1st and Sat, Aug. 2nd! The Tatemon Festival is held at the “fisherman’s shrine,” Suwa Shrine and is a way to pray for safety and big catches of fish at sea. In 2016, the Tatemon Festival became registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and it is one of the main events of the Uozu Festival. The long pillars, that are roughly 15-16 m long, have many paper lanterns attached to them that leave a beautiful trail of light in the summer night sky. Watching the shrine parishioners move the Tatemon around you makes you realize why this is truly Uozu’s proud summer tradition. The Tatemon Festival decorates the end of both days of the festival!
　

Fireworks Display Above the Sea

The charm of the Uozu Fireworks Display is that it is held along the open seashore and allows visitors to see the fireworks from up close. The location is the same as always and can be viewed from the Uozu port to the Roadside Station Shinkiro and along the coastline. Let's enjoy the powerful fireworks together! Sat, Aug. 2nd 19:40 – 20:20 (Postponed to Mon, 4th in the case of severe weather)
The Serikomi Choroku Odori Street Dance is a cultural tradition that has been passed down from the Edo Period

Serikomi Choroku Street Dance

One of the main events of the Uozu Festival, the Serikomi Choroku Odori Street Dance, will begin on Sun, Aug. 3rd at 18:00! The location is from the Kamimuraki Intersection to Uozu Station. The Serikomi Choroku, which has been passed down since the Edo Period, is a dance that is very fast paced to match the rhythm of the music. The dance is very energetic and can appear to be almost like a butterfly dance to those who see it! Please come and see the exciting performance!
UO!JAZZ Is a Leisurely Seaside Outdoor Festival (Free Admission)

UO! JAZZ 2025

This year marks the 8th anniversary of the UO!JAZZ festival. When the sun has set, you can expect a pleasant and entertaining musical performance! The live climax features a super session from the live performers! Fireworks are sent up in the background making this event even better! This year, come and join us for an exciting and amazing time! Latest information can be found on our official website. Sat, Aug. 2nd from Opning ACT 15:00〜 / UO! JAZZ 17:00〜21:15. Held at a special venue in front of the Roadside Station Shinkiro “Kaze no Chiheisen” Wind Horizon monument. (Free entry) Please check the UO!JAZZ official website for more details.
Candlelight road will lead you to the seaside venue by gentle light.

Uozu Candle Road

With Esashi Park as the main venue, the streets leading to the Uozu Festival will be lit up with LED candles and lanterns to welcome everyone! The scenery of warm candlelight shining all around your feet is a charming sight. We hope you will enjoy it. Sat, Aug. 3th 18:30 - 21:30
　
Nostalgic atmosphere of the Tanabata Festival is held at the Kyoda Fishing Port

Kyoden Tanabata Festival

The Kyoden District, in the eastern part of Uozu City, will be celebrating the 71st anniversary of its local-style ocean summer festival, Tanabata. The festival showcases a large bonfire created from bamboo leaves, where Tanabata decorations brought by families and groups are ceremonially burned. Visitors experience the crackling sound of bamboo and the mesmerizing sight of numerous paper lanterns drifting over the sea, making it an iconic summer tradition in the region. At the fishing harbor, you can enjoy the fireworks display so close that you feel like you’re being rained upon, and despite its small scale, you’ll be able to experience excitement that can’t be experienced anywhere else. This is truly a very nostalgic and relaxing festival.
Thu, Aug. 7th 18:00 – 20:30
Location: Uozu City, Kyoden Port Nearby Plaza

JANTOKOI Uozu Festival 2025

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TRIVIA

TRIVIA
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,
Uozu Tatemon Festival became a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property in 1997. On Dec. 1st 2016, 33 nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties, including Uozu’s Tatemon Festival, were registered by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage under the title of “Yama, Hoko, and Yatai Float Festivals.”。

Uozu Candle Road is Recognized as Japan Nightscape Heritage
In 2023, Uozu Candle Road was recognized as a part of Japan Nightscape Heritage. Its charm and value have reached many people.

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