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Events in Kazo in July 2027
Festivals, workshops, exhibitions and other events in Kazo in July, in date order. You can also browse them on the map and calendar.
Events in July 2027 (3 events)
- 2027Thu, Jul 15
Tamashiki Shrine Summer Festival
A regular annual event held in the summer season at Tamashiki Shrine. Kagura ritual dances are performed on the shrine grounds, allowing visitors to worship peacefully while viewing the dignified traditional dances handed down through generations.
- July (usually)
Kisai Summer Festival
The main attraction is the great mikoshi of Tamashiki Shrine, which has been handed down since the Edo period. Young men wearing matching happi coats parade courageously through the town, praying for sound health and the expulsion of evil spirits, offering visitors the spectacle of a lively portable shrine procession.
- mid-July (usually)
Kazo Donto-koi! Festival (Kazo Summer Festival)
A summer festival featuring mikoshi (portable shrine) processions and the pulling of festival floats. A major highlight is the evening "Hikkase," where taiko drumming groups from each neighborhood engage in an impassioned drumming battle, alongside the unveiling of valuable floats and the Ranryo-o mask held once every three years.
Events held in July 2026 (for reference, 13 events)
Many events are held around the same time every year, so use these to plan ahead. Check the official websites for this year's dates.
- 2026Thu, Jul 2 – Sun, Jul 5
The 74th Saitama Art Exhibition Kazo
An exhibition featuring works by artists associated with Kazo City who were selected or won prizes at the Saitama Prefecture Art Exhibition. You can view masterpieces across various categories, including Japanese painting, Western painting, sculpture, crafts, calligraphy, and photography, for free.
- 2026Sat, Jul 4
Legato Mandolin Ensemble Tanabata Concert!
A delightful ensemble concert featuring mandolin, guitar, bass, and percussion. Enjoy the beautiful harmonious tones perfect for the Tanabata season on an outdoor stage.
- 2026Sat, Jul 4
Yoshimoto Comedy Live in Kazo 2026
A comedy live show bringing together many popular comedians from Yoshimoto Kogyo. Laugh away the summer heat while enjoying a variety of routines up close by skilled performers.
- 2026Sun, Jul 5
Kazo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Koinobori Production Observation
Watch up close as a group of young carp streamer artists hand-paint koinobori. Entry and exit are free during the event. Take your time to observe the precious production process crafted with expert skill.
- 2026Sat, Jul 11
Team AI Summer Festival Dance Show
A glamorous collaboration show fusing popular theater and creative dance. It is a lively stage performance you can easily watch while enjoying local food and shopping for fresh vegetables.
- 2026Sat, Jul 11
Team AI Summer Festival Dance Show
A lively dance show featuring a collaboration between popular theater and creative dance. Feel free to watch outdoors while doing some shopping.
- 2026Wed, Jul 15
Tamasaki Shrine Kagura Dedication
A dedication performance of Tamasaki Shrine Kagura, designated as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. It is a traditional Shinto ritual preserving the roots of Edo Kagura. Seven pieces, including the partnered dance of Izanagi and Izanami, are scheduled to be performed on the kagura stage.
- 2026Sat, Jul 18 – Sun, Jul 19
Kazo Donto-koi! Festival (Kazo Summer Festival)
A lively summer festival held around the North Exit of Kazo Station. Highlights include energetic portable shrine processions, floats parading through town, and the powerful Hikkase, where floats gather to perform competing taiko drum battles.
- 2026Sat, Jul 18 – Sun, Jul 19
Sake Shot Bar "Tourism Association" at Donto-koi Festival
An event offering pairings of local Japanese sweets and fine sake crafted by long-established Kazo breweries. Enjoy local sake such as Kazo no Mai paired with traditional shio-ambin and monaka sweets.
- 2026Mon, Jul 20
Family Concert at Pastoral Kazo
A family concert consisting of Part 1, featuring harp performances and hands-on instrument experiences, and Part 2, presenting vocal and piano performances of famous Mozart pieces. Admission is free, with advance reservations accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- 2026Sat, Jul 25
Kisasai Summer Festival
A traditional festival where portable shrines parade spiritedly down the shopping street, alongside performances of lively festival music, children's portable shrines, and hanagasa flower hat dances. Enjoy the energetic warmth of summer.
- 2026Sat, Jul 25
2026 Ushigasane Summer Festival
A summer festival held at Ushigasane Tenjin Shrine. Enjoy children's and adults' portable shrines, food stalls, band performances, and a grand raffle. The finale features a large fireworks display lighting up the night sky.
- 2026Sun, Jul 26
Mizuki Tsuno: Summer Festival Vibe Live
An outdoor live performance by enka singer Mizuki Tsuno, produced by Hideki Sakuma. Enjoy a spirited vocal performance evoking the summer festival spirit alongside cold desserts from the roadside station.