Civic dance teams move through Nagano carrying rice paddles that mark the rhythm. Different costumes and steps make it worth watching several groups from a single block.
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Original date label: 2006. Original or supplied resized image; no additional editing.
Nagano Binzuru Festival dates
August 1, 2026; this edition has ended
Past confirmed edition · not next year’s dates
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
Nagano · 長野
Chuo-dori and central Nagano
中央通りほか長野市街
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
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station and walk toward Chuo-dori. Festival diversions can affect buses toward Zenkoji.
History and traditions
The civic summer celebration has continued for more than half a century. Its name is associated with the Binzuru statue at Zenkoji.
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.
Before you visit Nagano Binzuru Festival
When is Nagano Binzuru Festival?
August 1, 2026; this edition has ended. The year shown belongs to this specific edition, not an automatically repeated future booking date. Check the linked organizer for times and changes.
How do I get to Nagano Binzuru Festival by public transportation?
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station and walk toward Chuo-dori. Festival diversions can affect buses toward Zenkoji.
What should I plan before visiting Nagano Binzuru Festival?
Visit Zenkoji during the day, then return to the downtown dance area for the evening program when announced. Allow for bus diversions rather than assuming normal service.
These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.
Official program and visitor information
- nagano-binzuru.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.alpico.co.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.nagano-cvb.or.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.zenkoji.jp — 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.