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Events in Yoshimi in October 2027
Festivals, workshops, exhibitions and other events in Yoshimi in October, in date order. You can also browse them on the map and calendar.
Events in October 2027 (1 event)
- mid-October (usually)
Shimahosoya Sasara Lion Dance
This is a Yoshimi Town Intangible Folk Cultural Property handed down since the early Edo period. Dedicated to praying for the dispelling of plagues and a bountiful harvest, this formal lion dance is performed by a total of around 40 participants, including three lions, zakikko wearing flower hats, flute players, and stick performers.
Events held in October 2026 (for reference, 17 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.
- 2026Sat, Oct 3
Yoshimi Autumn Festival
Held at Fureai Hiroba, this festival features a variety of attractions including Yoshimi Ondo Bon dancing, dance stages, food trucks, and a Tyrannosaurus suit race.
- 2026Wed, Oct 14+1 more date
Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato Yoshimi Handmade Udon Experience
A reservation-only workshop where participants can experience making udon noodles by kneading and cutting dough from scratch. Freshly made homemade udon can be tasted and enjoyed on the spot. Recommended for families and friends.
- 2026Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18
Healing Night in Yoshimi Kannon 2026
A projection mapping event will be held at Yoshimi Kannon, illuminating the three-story pagoda designated as a prefectural cultural property. Enjoy the mystical and solemn evening atmosphere decorated with light.
- 2026Sun, Oct 18
Yoshimin Cup & Town Pickleball Tournament
A pickleball tournament open to residents, workers, and students in Yoshimi Town. Participants will compete in doubles matches divided into categories by combined age.
- 2026Sat, Oct 24
Big Japan Pro-Wrestling Special Ring Matches
Watch exciting Big Japan Pro-Wrestling matches up close in a special outdoor ring under the blue sky. The event also features kids' dance performances, wrestling classes, and post-match autograph sessions to interact with the wrestlers.
- 2026Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25
Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato Yoshimi 2026 Autumn Roadside Station Festival
An autumn festival packed with diverse programs including mini Enoden train rides, Big Japan Pro-Wrestling matches, and stage events, along with garapon lotteries, live demonstrations and sales of shichimi chili pepper, and limited-quantity udon sales.
- 2026Sun, Oct 25
Roadside Station Festival Stage Performances
Stage events will be held in front of the Bussankan at Roadside Station Ichigo no Sato Yoshimi. Visitors can enjoy a variety of performances including magic shows, dance, and live music by high school students.
- 2026Sun, Oct 25
Roadside Station Festival Stage Performances
A variety of stage performances will take place at the Roadside Station Festival, including magic shows, dance, and live music by high school students. A Garapon raffle will also be available for shoppers with store receipts.
- 2026Sun, Oct 25
Walking Festival: Historic Sites Guided Walk
A walking event guided by the Yoshimi Local History Research Society, taking participants on a tour of historic sites connected to the town's history.
- 2026Tue, Oct 27
Shaker Keychain Decoration Workshop
A weekday workshop held in the rest area of the tourism association information center. Led by instructor suzuhiro palette, participants can enjoy decorating cute shaker keychains.
- 2026Wed, Oct 28
Musical 'ALICE' Open Dress Rehearsal
This is an open dress rehearsal for the musical 'ALICE' held at Yoshimi Town Community Center. Audiences can enjoy a powerful stage performance just like the actual show. Advance admission tickets are required to attend.
- 2026Thu, Oct 29
Puratto Yoshimi Cinema Screening: 'Tsumugu Mono'
A free movie screening held in the meeting room of the Library Exchange Center. It features a Japanese film depicting the heartwarming interaction between an Echizen washi paper craftsman and a Korean woman.
- Thu, Sep 17, 2026 – Wed, Mar 31, 2027
Yoshimi General Athletic Park Park Golf Tournament
- 2026Mon, Sep 28 – Tue, Oct 13
Yoshimi General Athletic Park: Park Golf Trial Session
- mid-October (usually)
Shimo-Hosoya Sasara Shishimai
An intangible folk cultural property of Yoshimi Town handed down since the early Edo period. To pray for the warding off of epidemics and for a bountiful harvest, a prestigious lion dance is performed by around 40 participants, including three lions, flower-hat dancers (zakikko), flute players, and stick-fighting performers.
- 2026Tue, Oct 27 – Sun, Nov 8
Yoshimi Town Cultural Festival (Art Exhibition) and Chrysanthemum Exhibition
A cultural event held at Fresa Yoshimi and Plat Yoshimi featuring a diverse exhibition of works created by local residents as well as beautiful chrysanthemum displays.
- 2026Wed, Oct 28 – Tue, Nov 17
Special Exhibition of the Seated Statue of Sho-Kannon Bodhisattva of Anraku-ji Temple
A special public viewing of the principal image of Anraku-ji Temple (popularly known as Yoshimi Kannon), the Seated Statue of Sho-Kannon Bodhisattva. This elegant Buddhist statue from the late Kamakura period offers a rare opportunity to be viewed outside temple grounds.