Discover the charms of Kiyosu City! A great survey of the charms of Kiyosu, close to Nagoya Station!

eventVarious information on Kiyosu City

January 1event
Kiyosu Castle New Year's Day sunrise: “Kiyosu Castle” New Year's Day business, bonfire in front of the Ote-mon Gate on New Year's Day.
Late Mar.Events&Festivals
Kasuga Gojogawa Cherry Blossom Festival: Stage events, bake sale, raffle
Late March to early Aprilevent
Kiyosu Castle Cherry Blossom Festival: “Kiyosu Castle” and “Kiyosu Furusato no Yakata” open during the festival
March to Mayevent
Spring in Kiyosu” Photo Contest: This is a photo contest featuring spring in Kiyosu (cherry blossoms, tulips, dogwoods, etc.).
June 2event
Nobunaga Oda Commendation Festival: Ceremony in honor of local hero “Nobunaga Oda,” dedication of drums, folk song performance
First Saturday and Sunday in JuneEvents&Festivals
Owari Nishi Biwajima Festival: Highlights include the pulling of five floats and karakuri dolls
Date to be determinedEvents&Festivals
Shinkawa Yatotsu Festival: Yatotsu So Odori, stage events, Chibikko Land, stalls
Octoberevent
Children's sketch contest: “Drawing Kiyosu Castle” children's sketch contest (for infants to junior high school students)

eventMonthly Event Highlights in Nagoya

MarchEvents&Festivals
Hōnensai (Harvest Festival):Prayers for fertility and harvest, unique parade & rituals
MayEvents&Festivals
Wakamiya Festival:Traditional floats, karakuri puppet shows, historical atmosphere
JuneEvents&Festivals
Atsuta Festival / Tenno Festival:Mikoshi parade, rituals, fireworks, traditional performances
JulyEvents&Festivals
Nagoya Port Festival / Summer Night Markets:Fireworks, waterfront events, night stalls
AugustEvents&Festivals
Nagoya Castle Summer Festival / Domatsuri / World Cosplay Summit:Dance shows, cosplay, bon odori, cultural mix
OctoberEvents&Festivals
Nagoya Festival / Ōsu Street Performers Festival:Samurai parades, traditional culture, street performers

eventMonthly Event Highlights in ama

MonthlyEvents&Festivals
markets & morning fairs: Local produce and handmade goods—held weekly or monthly.
AprilEvents&Festivals
“25 Bodhisattva Procession”: A religious procession with Bodhisattva statues, held each April.
AugustEvents&Festivals
“Ama Festival”: Held on August 16, 2025, at Shippo Art Village. Includes taiko drumming, dance performances, bon odori, and hand‑held fireworks. Free shuttle buses and parking available.
Late AugustEvents&Festivals
Pickles Ritual: A traditional ritual held around August 21 honoring local pickles.
OctoberEvents&Festivals
Yunohana Ritual & Kida Float Gathering: Traditional shrine rites and float procession in mid‑October.