Hamamatsu Festival
May 3 – May 5, 2026
Nakatajima Sand Dunes (kite flying) / Downtown (float procession)
Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, ShizuokaChubu
HIGHLIGHTS
Giant kite battles with firstborn children's names written on the kites
About This Event
The Hamamatsu Festival, held May 3-5 annually, is one of Japan's most famous Tango no Sekku celebrations with over 200 years of history. At Nakatajima Sand Dunes, about 170 neighborhoods fly giant kites bearing the names of firstborn children. The kite battles, where teams try to cut opponents' strings, are thrilling to watch. Evenings feature magnificent palace floats (goten yatai) parading through downtown Hamamatsu.
Event Information
- Dates
- May 3 – May 5, 2026
- Hours
- Kite flying 10:00–15:00, float procession 18:30–21:00 (May 4-5)
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Nakatajima Sand Dunes (kite flying) / Downtown (float procession)
- Location
- Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
- Access
- 15 min by Entetsu Bus from JR Hamamatsu Station to Nakatajima (kite flying venue)
- Date source
- Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.
Information on this page may contain errors or become outdated. Please always check the official website for the latest details before visiting.
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