2026 17th Okawa Citizens Summer Festival Full Day Course

Enjoy one full day in Okawa City, Fukui Prefecture, known as the town of furniture, centered around the 17th Okawa Citizens Summer Festival held on August 1, 2026 (Saturday). At midday, pay respects at the historic Funamiya Shrine (風浪宮). In the afternoon, visit the Okawa Furniture Museum (大川家具会館) to experience traditional woodcraft and artisan techniques. Walk across the historic Chikugo River Lift Bridge (筑後川昇開橋) and feel the river breeze. In the evening, enjoy a light meal near the campus venue and welcome the night with the warmth of the summer festival. Enjoy food stalls and stage entertainment, and watch fireworks light up the night sky to conclude your day. This plan lets families fully enjoy a summer festival unique to Okawa, a town of furniture craftsmanship and history.