Early dinner at the Showa-era market before the festival
About this spot
A covered market near Hon-machi Street that retains strong Showa-era character. Once bustling as the town's main market, prepared food and snack vendors still line its stalls. Since Hon-machi Street becomes a pedestrian-only zone during the festival and gets crowded, eating here beforehand is recommended. Dining amid retro signage and historic architecture offers a taste of Kiryu's nostalgic charm.
Season & hours
Name: 桐生八木節まつり
Date & time: 8/7 (Fri)–8/9 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 桐生市・本町通り周辺(桐生市内各所)
群馬県を代表する民謡「八木節」の唄と太鼓が本町通り一帯に鳴り響く、桐生の夏を彩る一大イベントです。2026年は8月7日から9日までの3日間開催され、初日から通りは歩行者天国となって多くの人で賑わいます。軽快なリズムに合わせて浴衣姿の踊り手たちが次々と踊りの輪をつくり、沿道の観客も自然と手拍子を打ちたくなる盛り上がりです。夜が更けるにつれて明かりに照らされた通りの熱気は高まり、桐生の夏らしい活気に満ちた夜を過ごせます。
Tips
屋台の出店情報は確認できていないため、夕食は桐生市場など事前に済ませておくと安心です。通り沿いは大変混雑するため、ベビーカー連れは端に寄って観覧するのがおすすめ。荒天時の開催可否は桐生市の公式情報を確認しましょう。
Tips
As festival time approaches, nearby restaurants fill quickly; entering by 4 PM is safer. Food stall availability varies year to year, so secure dinner here.
Best time to visit
About 40 minutes. Mid-afternoon, earlier than 4 PM, beats the rush.
Access & map
〒379-2311 Gunma Prefecture, Midori City, Kasakake-cho, Azami 3296-2
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2026 Kiryu Yagibushi Festival Full-Day Experience Course
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