Owari Yokosuka Festival takes place in Tokai City, Aichi, as a traditional autumn festival with a history of more than 300 years. Known for its richly decorated dashi (festival floats) and the powerful donten (a dramatic float-turning maneuver) that is the festival’s biggest highlight, the event attracts many visitors and photography enthusiasts each year. Passed down by local communities, the festival offers a close-up look at Japan’s local festival culture.

A powerful dashi float festival passed down for more than 300 years

At Owari Yokosuka Festival, historic dashi decorated with detailed carvings and luxurious embroidered curtains are pulled through the town. The sight of people from each district working together to move the floats offers a vivid glimpse of Japan’s local culture and traditions.

The festival’s biggest highlight is donten, in which heavy dashi weighing several tons are pulled with great force and turned at once. The dynamic maneuver is one of the festival’s most impressive moments and draws the attention of many spectators.

Food stalls also line the area around the venue, offering Japanese festival food and local flavors. The chance to interact with local residents and experience the lively atmosphere of the festival is another part of its appeal.

Key Details

Dates: Sat, September 26, 2026 – Sun, September 27, 2026
Venue: Atago Jinja Shrine, 23-1 Yonnowari, Yokosuka-machi, Tokai City, Aichi
Admission: free attendance

Access

Meitetsu Tokoname Line: 5-minute walk from Owari-Yokosuka Station

Inquiries

Yokosuka Festival Preservation Society
Tel: 0562-32-2557

Please check the official website for the latest event information and program details.