Shopping and lunch at Smeil – the heart of Yokkaichi's underground mall and shopping arcade
About this spot
Smeil is an underground shopping complex in front of Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station, connected to downtown shopping arcades. Restaurants, cafes, and gift shops line the streets. During festival season, yukata-clad visitors add to the festive atmosphere. The air-conditioned underground mall is perfect for escaping the summer heat and enjoying lunch comfortably before afternoon exploration.
Season & hours
Name: 大四日市まつり
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat)–8/2 (Sun) 15:30–
Venue: 四日市市・三滝通り、諏訪新道周辺
四日市を代表する夏まつりで、2026年は三滝通りと諏訪新道一帯を会場に8月1日(土)・2日(日)の2日間開催されます。初日は15時30分から本番が始まり、大四日市おどりの総踊りや個性豊かな山車、鯨船などが次々と繰り出し、街全体がまつり一色に染まります。地元の踊り連から一般参加の輪まで、老若男女が浴衣姿で通りを埋め尽くす光景は四日市の夏を象徴する風物詩です。日が傾き提灯に灯がともる頃には、太鼓と歓声が響き渡る熱気の中で、家族みんなで踊りの輪に加わってみましょう。
Tips
当日は会場周辺で大規模な交通規制がかかるため、公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。人出が多いため、はぐれないよう待ち合わせ場所を事前に決めておくと安心です。荒天時の開催可否は主催者情報を事前に確認してください。
Tips
Conveniently located within walking distance of both Kintetsu and JR Yokkaichi Stations. It gets crowded on festival day, so arriving early is smoother. The underground mall also serves as shelter during rain.
Best time to visit
Takes about 1 hour. Around noon gets busy, so visiting before noon is recommended.
Access & map
Japan, 〒510-0067 Mie Prefecture, Yokkaichi, Hamada-cho 5
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2026 Iyonkaichi Festival – Full Day Experience
Mie
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