2026 Mita Festival One-Day Immersive Course
A one-day immersive course centered on the Mita Festival (held August 1, 2026) at Gotoneno Hall venue and surrounding areas in Mita City, Hyogo Prefecture. At noon, trace the castle town's history at Shingetsu-in (心月院), the historic temple connected to the Kuki family lords of the Mita domain, and experience daily life from that era at the nearby Former Kuki Family Residence Museum. Next, stroll through Hyogo Prefecture's expansive Arimatofu Park, enjoy an early dinner near JR Mita Station to prepare for the festival. At 5 p.m., Gotoneno Hall venue and surrounding areas come alive with food stalls and stage performances, celebrating the peak of Mita's summer night. This perfect one-day experience for families combines the serene history of a castle town with the vibrant energy of a community festival.
Schedule
Trace castle town history at the ancestral temple of the Kuki family lords
View the samurai lifestyle in a reconstructed feudal retainer's residence
Immerse yourself in nature at the expansive park overlooking Mount Arimatofu
Early dinner near the station, final preparation before the festival begins
5 p.m. opening. Mita's most vibrant summer night with food stalls and stage performances
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