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Chuo Tamokuteki Park (Otawara Yoichi Festival Venue) (中央多目的公園(大田原与一まつり会場))

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Pray to the Local Guardian Deity for a Safe Festival

About 10 min from the previous stop

About 360 min here

About this spot

The 2026 Otawara Yoichi Festival (大田原与一まつり) is held over two days, August 7 and 8, from 3pm to 9pm, at the venue around Chuo Tamokuteki Park (中央多目的公園) in Otawara City. Named after the master archer Nasu Yoichi (那須与一), this festival is characterized by the food trucks lining the venue, letting you enjoy a variety of food. On the first day, the 7th, as the finale to a day spent touring the Denshokan and Ryujo Park (龍城公園), you can savor this uniquely Otawara summer festival for many hours, from early afternoon into the night.

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 included

Source: city.ohtawara.tochigi.jp

Tips

Parking around the venue tends to get crowded during the festival, so allow plenty of time to get there. A picnic sheet is handy for eating food from the trucks. The temperature can drop at night, so it's reassuring to bring something to layer on.