Street dancing to Yagibushi music shares the program with Gion rituals and other dance events. Textile-related activities may also be included, reflecting Kiryu’s local culture.
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Kiryu Yagibushi Festival dates
Usually August; exact dates are announced for each edition
Usual annual season · exact next dates not confirmed
Event dates and times use Japan Standard Time (JST). Usual annual dates are not a confirmed booking schedule for the next edition. Check the organizer’s notices for daily times, admission and weather-related changes.
Where to watch
Kiryu · 桐生
Honcho-dori and downtown Kiryu
本町通り・桐生市街
The map marks one reference point, not the entire route or every entrance. For village rites or moving processions, use the organizer’s venue map.
View reference location on Google Maps ↗Getting there by train or bus
Travel to JR Kiryu Station, using JR or a Tobu–JR connection from Tokyo, then walk toward Honcho-dori. Check the map for separate station-area and street-dance venues.
History and traditions
The civic festival developed around local Yagibushi folk music and Kiryu’s Gion traditions, bringing older and newer dance forms together.
Nearby places to consider
These sights can help you plan the rest of your visit. Check each location’s opening hours and access separately; festival road closures may affect the journey.
Kiryu Textile Museum
桐生織物記念館
Before you visit Kiryu Yagibushi Festival
When is Kiryu Yagibushi Festival?
Usually August; exact dates are announced for each edition. These are the usual seasonal dates, not a confirmed schedule for the next edition. Check the linked organizer for times and changes.
How do I get to Kiryu Yagibushi Festival by public transportation?
Travel to JR Kiryu Station, using JR or a Tobu–JR connection from Tokyo, then walk toward Honcho-dori. Check the map for separate station-area and street-dance venues.
What should I plan before visiting Kiryu Yagibushi Festival?
Choose the dance sessions and portable-shrine events separately. If textile activities interest you, check their own dates rather than assuming they run throughout the festival.
These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.
Official program and visitor information
- www.city.kiryu.lg.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.city.kiryu.lg.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- kiryuorimonokinenkan.com — official festival or destination information ↗
This guide uses the shared festival source register reviewed on October 3, 2026. Official notices take priority over archive photos and previous editions.