Obama Hoze Festival "Dashi Participation Experience Plan" (Fukui Festival)
- Experience the Hoze Festival, the largest autumn festival in the Wakasa region, held in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, with a history of over 380 years.
- 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.
- This is an experience-based plan where you can participate as a float puller. Feel the excitement of the festival and make unforgettable memories.
Click here for the "Festival Performance Viewing Plan (with rest area)" where you can enjoy a variety of performances (festival performing arts) up close and make the most of the Obama Hojo Festival from a traditional Kyoto-style townhouse built in the Taisho period .
Attraction Tickets
| Attraction type | History & culture |
| Show type | Festival experience |
Product Info
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- Event Introduction -
The Houze 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 -
- "Dashi participation experience plan"
This plan allows you to participate as a puller in the Obama Hojosai Festival float section. Why not take part in the festival and make it a memorable memory of your trip, as the whole town is filled with the excitement of the festival?
[Plan details]
・Participate in the ward's parade as a float puller ・Receive a souvenir "Obama Hojosai Tenugui" (Japanese hand towel) *Transportation to the venue is not included. Please make your own arrangements.
*When participating in the float parade, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes.
[Date and Time]
Saturday, September 13, 2025 (Registration begins at 1:30 PM) 2:00 PM onwards (experience duration: approximately 1 hour)
Sunday, September 14, 2025 (Registration begins at 8:30) 9:00~ (Experience duration: approximately 1 hour)
*Times are subject to change.
[Reception location/venue]
Saturday, September 13, 2025: Obama Townscape Preservation Museum (29 Kashima, Obama, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture)
Sunday, September 14, 2025: Tobaya Sakai Store (97 Sakai, Obama, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture)
*Staff wearing happi coats will handle reception.
[Eligibility to participate]
・For elementary school students and above (flat rate)
*Elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult (junior high school students or older) *Preschool children are not permitted to participate
Participating in the ward's parade as a float puller
Comes with a souvenir "Obama Hojosai Tenugui"
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.
Reminders
Please note that the reception location and time may vary depending on the date of use.
Redemption Location
[Saturday, September 13, 2025] Obama Machinami Preservation Museum
Address Info: 29 Kashima, Obama, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, 917-0067[Registration begins at 1:30 PM] *Please note that the reception hours will be different from the 14th.
[Sunday, September 14, 2025] Tobaya Sakai store
Address Info: 97 Sakai, Obama, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, 917-0063[Registration begins at 8:30] *Please note that the reception hours are different from those on the 13th.
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, 917-0067[Registration begins at 1:30 PM] *Please note that the reception hours will be different from the 14th.
Location Name: [Sunday, September 14, 2025] Tobaya Sakai store
Address: 97 Sakai, Obama, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, 917-0063[Registration begins at 8:30] *Please note that the reception hours are different from those on the 13th.
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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