Shimin-no-Hiroba (Soma City Hall parking lot—Soma Bon Dance Festival venue)
Flow of the course
About 5 min from the previous stop
About 210 min here
About this spot
Held on August 13, 2026 (Thursday), the community bon dance festival uses the parking lot of Soma City Hall as the "Shimin-no-Hiroba" venue. A festival tower stands at the center, with bon-dance circles forming around it to the rhythm of taiko drums. Food stalls line the surroundings, filling the venue with families from the area. True to Soma's heritage as a region known for the Nomao festival, this simple and warm community gathering embodies local spirit. End your day of exploring castle ruins and coastal views by experiencing an authentic Soma summer evening.
Festival details
Name: 相馬盆踊り大会
Date & time: 8/13 (Thu) Time TBA
Venue: 相馬市・市民のひろば(相馬市民会館駐車場)
Food stalls
Where: 会場周辺
※Based on previous years. 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
The parking lot serves as the venue, so arriving early is recommended. The dance circle is open to anyone. Insect repellent is useful for comfort in the evening.
Best time to visit
Opens at 5 p.m.; most lively from 6 p.m. onward as the dance circle grows.
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Shimin-no-Hiroba (Soma City Hall parking lot), Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture
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2026 Soma Bon Dance Festival Full-Day Course
Fukushima
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