70th Mizushima Port Festival (8th Mizushima Yosakoi)
Japanese name:第70回水島港まつり（第8回水島よさこい）
📅 Sat, Nov 21, 2026
About this event
Taking place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, the 70th Mizushima Port Festival (8th Mizushima Yosakoi) is a major representative regional event set across the entire Mizushima Shopping District, Yosakoi Odori Avenue, and Hachikenkawa-dori Avenue. At the main "Mizushima Yosakoi", various teams gathering from inside and outside the prefecture will present passionate and splendid dance performances, with the "Mizushima Yosakoi So-odori" where all participants dance together being a must-see highlight. In addition, food stalls and food trucks will be present, along with the popular "Mizushima Bread Marche", allowing visitors to fully enjoy gourmet food. Continuing since 1956 (Showa 31), this traditional festival enchants visitors with dynamic dances and a lively atmosphere. In case of stormy weather or rain, the event will be cancelled, so please check the Mizushima Port Festival website or official social media channels in advance for status updates.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Mizushima Port Festival Steering Committee
1F, 1-1 Mizushima Kitakawacho, Kurashiki, Okayama 712-8062
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