Otawara's Summer Festival with Food Trucks, Honoring the Legendary Archer
About this spot
The 2026 Otawara Yoichi Festival takes place August 7-8 from 3 PM to 9 PM at and around Chuo Multipurpose Park in Otawara City. Named after Nasu no Yoichi, the legendary archer, this festival features numerous food trucks offering diverse cuisine. It's the perfect conclusion to a day spent touring the Legend Hall and Ryujo Park—enjoy Otawara's distinctive summer festival from afternoon through evening.
Season & hours
Name: 大田原与一まつり
Date & time: 8/7 (Fri)–8/8 (Sat) 15:00–21:00
Venue: 大田原市・中央多目的公園周辺
Food stalls
Where: 中央多目的公園周辺(キッチンカーエリア)
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Parking can get crowded during the festival. Arrive with time to spare. A leisure sheet is handy for eating food truck fare. Temperatures drop in the evening, so bring a light layer.
Best time to visit
Open 3 PM–9 PM. Most lively from 6 PM onward when the food trucks' lights come on.
Access & map
Tochigi Prefecture, Otawara City, Chuo Multipurpose Park area
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Otawara Yoichi Festival 2026: Full-Day Immersion Course
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