Tochigi Tochigi
Late July 2025
Mooka Summer Festival
真岡の夏まつり
"Mooka Summer Festival" is held in late July every year in Mooka City, Tochigi Prefecture. It is a lively event where mikoshi and stalls parade through the town. On the second day, during the "Grand Fireworks Festival," about 20,000 fireworks light up the night sky, enchanting participants. The main venue is located near Oomiyajinja Shrine and the city hall, easily accessible by foot from Mooka Station on the Mooka Railway. The highlight of the festival is experiencing local traditional culture, such as the mikoshi parade, and enjoying local flavors at handmade stalls. Moreover, the Grand Fireworks Festival is a unique attraction, offering breathtaking moments with a harmonious combination of perfectly timed firework displays and music. If you visit this festival, be sure to plan around the fireworks display on the second evening, wear a yukata, taste local cuisine, and experience an evening under the brilliant fireworks.
Place:Oomiyajinja Shrine, around Mooka City Hall, and downtown Mooka City
Transportation:About 15 minutes on foot from Mooka Station on the Mooka Railway. About 10 minutes from the Mooka IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway.
Contact:0285-83-8135