The 17th Annual Tokigawa Summer Evening Festival will take place on Saturday, August 1st 2026, from 5 PM to 9 PM at the Tokigawa Town Hall’s north-side parking lot. With food stalls, a lively summer atmosphere, and fireworks to close the night, it’s a great local event to enjoy.
The Tokigawa Summer festival
Starting at 5 PM, visitors can enjoy a lively chindon‑ya parade, followed by greetings, children’s dances, free sweets for kids, hula performances, local dance studios, and community groups taking the stage one after another. Food stalls will offer everything from shaved ice and smoothies to yakitori, yakisoba, baby castella, and summer festival games. The night concludes at 8:40 PM with a fireworks display, after which stalls close and lights go out at 9 PM. Temporary parking will be available across multiple nearby facilities, totaling more than 450 spaces for those arriving by car.
Event Details
Event: The 17th Tokigawa Summer Evening Festival 第17回ときがわ納涼まつり
Date: Saturday August 1st 2026
Time: from 5 pm to 9 pm
Cost: there is no admission fee
Venue: Tokigawa Town Hall, ときがわ町役場, 2490 Tamagawa, Tokigawa, Hiki District, Saitama 355-0342. View on Google Maps.
Access: The festival is on the grounds of Tokigawa town hall. It is within walking distance (about 15 minutes on foot) of one of the most beautiful train stations in Saitama, the Myokaku station. However, in the heat it might feel like too much of walk. A taxi might be best. There are several temporary parking lots, combined they have parking for 450 cars, in the vicinity of the festival area.