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Obama Hoze Festival "Festival Performance Viewing Plan (with rest area)" (Fukui, Festival)
- Experience the Hoze Festival, the largest autumn festival in the Wakasa region, which has a history of over 380 years and is held in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture.
- Enjoy traditional performing arts designated as an intangible folk cultural asset of Fukui Prefecture, including mikoshi (portable shrines), taiko drums, kagura (sacred dance), lion dances, and floats.
- With the historic townscape of Obama as a backdrop, this dynamic stage showcases the diverse festival entertainment traditions passed down from the 24 wards.
- A special plan where you can enjoy the festival in a relaxed atmosphere in a Kyoto-style townhouse from the Taisho period.
Click here for the "Dashi Participation Experience Plan" where you can participate as a puller in the float parade of the Obama Hojosai Festival.
Attraction Tickets
| Attraction type | History & culture |
| Show type | Festival experience |
Product Info
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- Event Introduction -
The Hoze Festival is the largest autumn festival in the Wakasa region, held in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture for over 380 years.
Traditional performing arts such as mikoshi (portable shrines) and floats are displayed, and there are also plans available for viewing and participating as a float puller.
*Held from Saturday, September 13th to Sunday, September 14th, 2025
- Plan introduction -
- "Festival Performance Viewing Plan (with rest area)"
With the historic townscape of Obama as a backdrop, which flourished as a hub connecting the sea and the capital through the flow of people and culture, you can enjoy a variety of performances (festival performing arts) up close, showcasing traditional techniques. This plan allows you to enjoy the Obama Hojosai Festival to the fullest, based in a traditional Kyoto-style townhouse built in the Taisho period. You can visit any time during opening hours and use the facilities and services.
[Plan details]
・Watch the "Uchikomi" (festival performance) held in front of the townhouse (townscape preservation museum) ・Use the townhouse as a resting place on the day (drinks will be provided and participants can use the restrooms)
・Guidance on how to enjoy and view the Obama Hojosai Festival from the resident concierge. *Transportation to the venue is not included. Please make your own arrangements.
*Drinks provided will be soft drinks such as tea to keep you hydrated.
[Date and Time]
Saturday, September 13, 2025 10:00-17:00
*Times are subject to change.
[Reception location/venue]
Obama Townscape Preservation Museum (29 Kashima, Obama, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture)
[Eligibility to participate]
For elementary school students and above (flat rate)
*Elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult (junior high school students and above) *Up to one preschool child may accompany one adult (junior high school students and above) free of charge.
Watching the "Uchikomi" (festival performance) held in front of the townhouses
Use of a traditional townhouse as a resting place for the day
A resident concierge will guide you on how to enjoy and view the Obama Hojosai Festival.
Purchase Notice
- We do not allow anyone associated with anti-social forces to use the facility.
- Reselling purchased seats is prohibited.
- If any of the above 1 and 2 are violated, we will invalidate the reservation at our discretion and will not refund any fees. If you have already used the facility, you will be asked to leave. We will not be held responsible for any damages or troubles caused by such violations.
- There will be no dedicated parking at the venue. Due to traffic restrictions and other factors, the venue is expected to be extremely crowded on the day, so we strongly recommend using the nearest public transportation. We are also happy to answer any questions you may have about the transportation you will need to use when coming to the venue. Please feel free to contact Omatsuri Japan .
- If you would like service provided in a language other than Japanese, please let us know at the time of purchase.
Redemption Location
Available for Redemption
Obama Machinami Preservation Museum
Address Info: 29 Kashima, Obama, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, 917-0067How to Get There
10 minutes walk from JR Obama Station
Service Hours
[10:00-17:00]
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: [Saturday, September 13, 2025] Obama Machinami Preservation Museum
Address: 29 Kashima, Obama, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, 917-0067How to Get There
10 minutes walk from JR Obama Station
Business Hours
[10:00-17:00]
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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