2026 Sanwa Festival Full-Day Experience Course

A full-day course centered around the Sanwa Festival held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Shimakura, Sanwa Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture. At midday, stop at Michi-no-Eki Yoshikawa Toji-no-Sato to experience the atmosphere of a sake brewing region and savor local specialties. In the afternoon, move to Shimakura District where the festival venue is located and leisurely explore the peaceful satoyama landscape dotted with rice fields. In the evening, return to the rest area for an early dinner, then head back to secure a viewing spot. As darkness falls, fireworks illuminate the night sky, enveloping you in the warm, community-rooted atmosphere of a traditional summer festival. A perfect plan for families to enjoy the quiet, rustic summer festival of a peaceful village nestled in the foothills of Joetsu City at a relaxed pace.