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Gotemba Summer Festival Pedestrian Paradise Venue (御殿場夏まつり歩行者天国会場)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: An early dinner at the shopping street in front of the station, fueling up before the pedestrian paradise begins

About 5 min from the previous stop

About 210 min here

About this spot

In 2026, this summer festival is held August 1-2, turning the area around the old Prefectural Route 246 in central Gotemba into a pedestrian paradise. Food stalls line the street, and events full of local color unfold, including bon-odori dancing and stage performances. Thanks to Gotemba's high elevation and cool evening breeze, you can enjoy a relaxed summer night unique to this festival.

Season & hours

Name: 2026 御殿場夏まつり歩行者天国

Date & time: 8/1 (Sat)–8/2 (Sun) 両日16:50–21:00(車両通行止)・販売等許可時間17:00–20:30 / 8月1日は打ち上げ花火20:10頃・餅まき、8月2日はパレード17:05–18:30

Venue: 御殿場市・8月1日=市役所北交差点〜杉原交差点、8月2日=県道湯沢交差点〜森之腰(米山モータース前)および御殿場駅周辺

Source: gotemba.or.jp

Tips

Crowds start building in the pedestrian paradise area even before it officially begins. The street is stroller-friendly, but be mindful of those around you when it gets crowded. Parking tends to fill up early, so using public transportation is recommended.