2026 Unama Jizo Summer Festival: A Full-Day Course

This full-day course centers on the “Unama Jizo Summer Festival” (August 1, 2026, at Smile Plaza next to the Kitago Branch Office of Misato Town Hall) in the Kitago district of Misato Town, near the headwaters of the Mimi River. By day, enjoy playing in the clear mountain stream of the valley and browse local specialties at the roadside station Kitagawa Hayuma. Cool off at Mukabaki Falls, one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, then wash away the sweat at Saigo Onsen Mimikawa, savoring the relaxed pace unique to mountain villages. At 4:00 PM, the community-rooted summer festival begins at Smile Plaza, followed by the Eisa Koryusai Misato at 5:30 PM and special fireworks in the evening. This course lets families enjoy a quiet, warm summer day in the Kitago district of Misato Town, surrounded by deep mountains and clear streams.