Chikuhoku Village (筑北村)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This is the area around Chikuhoku Village Chikuhoku Elementary School (筑北村立筑北小学校), the venue for the Chikuhoku Summer Festival 2026 (夏まつり筑北2026). The festival begins at 4:00 PM, and as evening arrives, night stalls line up, filling the area with the leisurely liveliness of a village-wide summer festival. Eat dinner from the stalls and relax in the evening breeze of this rural setting. Since this area sits at a somewhat higher elevation, it cools down noticeably after sunset, making the time spent cooling off in the evening feel especially pleasant.

Tips

About a 20-minute drive from Hijiri Kogen (聖高原). Parking space is limited, so an early arrival is recommended. It's reassuring to prepare drinks and light snacks for children.

Best time to visit

About 3 hours 15 minutes. Leisurely enjoy the festival's liveliness from evening into night

Access & map

長野県東筑摩郡筑北村