Popular events

Special Public Opening of the Former Sakata Clinic

The Former Sakata Clinic, a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property and filming location for popular TV dramas, will be specially opened to the public for Saitama Citizens' Day. This event offers a rare look inside a valuable historical building that is usually closed to visitors.

Mandarin Orange Picking Experience at Higashimatsuyama Agriculture and Forestry Park

This hands-on event lets you harvest mandarin oranges grown in the park. You can take home about 1.2 kg of the fruit you pick. Enjoy the bounties of autumn with your family and friends.

Gyoda City Fire Department Fair

An event to deepen awareness of fire prevention and disaster response through diverse programs such as fire engine displays, ladder truck rides, water discharge drills, and earthquake simulations using an earthquake simulator vehicle. Packed with activities for families to enjoy and learn, including smoke maze simulations and wearing firefighter turnout gear.

Saitama Wind Orchestra Contest Newcomers Competition

A newcomers' tournament where school brass bands and ensembles showcase passionate performances under their new rosters. Energetic and youthful music will resonate throughout the main hall.

78th Gyoda City Cultural Festival (2026)

A variety of events will be held across multiple venues, featuring exhibition divisions such as paintings, crafts, and flower arrangement, performance presentations including koto and traditional Japanese dance, Go and shogi tournaments, and tea ceremonies, showcasing the everyday cultural activities of affiliated groups.

Oshi Castle Projection Mapping Show

A projection mapping show presented with vivid lights and images in front of the wisteria trellis at the Oshi Castle Ruins. Enjoy a dynamic night-time visual display at the historic site.

Yori Saito Exhibition and the 16th Children's Art Exhibition

An exhibition where visitors can simultaneously enjoy works by Western-style painter Yori Saito, marking the 140th anniversary of his birth, and art created by children from Kazo City. A free exhibition event celebrating a rich world of art.

The 49th Saitama Agricultural College Festival

A school festival held under the theme "Everyone's Story Begins with a Seed." Visitors can enjoy sales of fresh agricultural produce, food stalls, and various events.

Yoshimi Hundred Caves Hyakuana Festival

A Citizens' Day event held at the Yoshimi Hundred Caves. It offers activities for both children and adults, including food trucks, workshops for parents and children, and stage performances by local superheroes and street entertainers.

22nd Understanding Buddhism Lecture

A lecture on Buddhism organized by the Konosu City Buddhist Association. The teachings of Buddhism will be explained in an accessible manner in the Main Hall. An advance numbered ticket is required for admission.

Gyoda Christmas Market

A Christmas market held in the lawn area next to Vert Cafe. Enjoy shopping in a warm atmosphere from dusk into the evening.

Kumagaya Commercial High School Wind Orchestra Regular Concert

A commemorative regular concert by the Saitama Prefectural Kumagaya Commercial High School Wind Orchestra. Enjoy the members' daily practice results and performances at the venue as they celebrate this milestone event.

Shiki Theatre Company Musical "A Chorus Line"

This masterpiece musical by the Shiki Theatre Company depicts the passion and struggles of dancers who dedicate their lives to the demanding world of stage performance. Experience the compelling dance and moving human drama at the venue.

68th 'Floating Castle Town Gyoda' Ekiden Relay Race

An ekiden relay race where teams pass the sash along a course set within the Comprehensive Park. With a wide range of divisions from elementary school students to the general public, five-person teams engage in heated competition. An event also great for cheering and spectating.

Family Concert

A family music concert held in the hall. Two performances will take place, offering an opportunity for everyone from young children to adults to enjoy a musical moment together across generations.

Nursery Rhyme Hometown Otone Citizens Festival

Featuring stage performances, agricultural produce and gourmet food stalls, hands-on booths, and games for children. There will also be displays of emergency vehicles such as ladder fire trucks, as well as commemorative photo opportunities wearing children's firefighting gear.

Kazo Gori Rock Festival 2026

An outdoor festival featuring energetic live performances by amateur bands and a variety of delicious foods. With food trucks, agricultural product sales, and a market, visitors can enjoy a festive atmosphere with family and friends.

Tamon Kurita Exhibition

A special exhibition displaying numerous works by oil painter Tamon Kurita, who contributed to the city's artistic and cultural development, including serving as Vice President of the Kumagaya City Artists Association. Enjoy the profound world of his paintings at leisure.

Wild Knights vs Reds

A rugby match featuring the home team Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights taking on the Queensland Reds. Please check the team's official website for tickets and opening times.

The 3rd Konosu Acoustic Concert

A concert where you can enjoy the warm sounds of acoustic instruments. Held in the Small Hall, admission to watch the performance is available for numbered ticket holders.

Ryutei Kochiraku and Yanagiya Kisaburo Duo Performance

A two-person rakugo performance by notable storytellers Ryutei Kochiraku and Yanagiya Kisaburo. Held in the Small Hall, visitors can enjoy their fast-paced, crisp delivery and authentic rakugo storytelling.

Freiheit Choir 22nd Ninth Symphony Concert

The Freiheit Choir's traditional year-end Ninth Symphony concert. A classical concert where you can fully immerse yourself in the grand and powerful harmony of choir and orchestra in the Main Hall.

The 42nd Kokuyo Art Exhibition

Konosu City Lifelong Learning Festival

A presentation event showcasing the achievements of daily activities by local community groups and circles. Visitors can enjoy musical instrument performances, dance, and choir in the Small Hall, as well as hands-on workshops and exhibits featuring pressed flowers and new sports in the 2nd-floor foyer.

Peony Walk Higashimatsuyama Fire Prevention Fair

An awareness event held in conjunction with the Autumn Fire Prevention Campaign. Along with fire engine displays, brass band performances, and quiz rallies, visitors can enjoy exhibitions of fire prevention posters.

Yagihashi Department Store Grand Hokkaido Fair: Winter

A winter food and product fair featuring the appeal of northern Japan, held at Yagihashi Department Store. Regional cuisine and specialties unique to Hokkaido come together for shopping and dining enjoyment.

New Year Gyoda Yose

A yose comic storytelling event featuring Yanagiya Karoku, Takigawa Koito, Tatekawa Harenosuke, and Nedzucchi. Masters of the spoken arts gather to deliver an entertaining early spring performance with authentic rakugo and a variety of acts.

Gyoda Night Flower Walk

An event to take a leisurely stroll through the streets and night hanachozu floral water basins holding a paper lantern. Reception is held in front of the Gyoda City Museum inside the Oshi Castle Site, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the magical night atmosphere.

The 13th Harmonica Concert in Hanyu

A harmonica concert hosted by the Hanyu Harmonica Tomo no Kai. It is a music event where you can easily and thoroughly enjoy the wistful and warm tones of the harmonica with free admission.

Plaza Machinaka Marche

A gathering of delicious bento lunch boxes and savory breads from local eateries in front of Hanyu Citizen Plaza. Held to revitalize the city center, this market offers an easy way to enjoy limited-edition menu items and popular dishes.

129th Koyosha Exhibition

The 129th artwork exhibition by Koyosha held in the library's exhibition room. Masterpieces by members of this historic organization will be on display, offering a cultural art viewing experience perfect for autumn.

Satoe Memorial Art Museum: Yori and Children Exhibition

An exhibition showcasing works by modern Western-style painting master Yori Saito alongside representative works created by elementary and junior high school students from Kazo City. Visitors can appreciate numerous masterpieces and creative works with free admission.

Three-Prefecture Border Stamp Rally

An event to tour spots around the three-prefecture border of Tochigi, Gunma, and Saitama, which can be crossed on foot. Collecting four stamps earns a limited-edition pin badge and allows entry into a drawing for an assortment of local specialties.

San Fes Konosu: Konosu City Industry Festival

An event gathering direct sales of agricultural products, local flowers, manufactured goods, and foods from kitchen cars. It features various activities for parents and children, such as a grand raffle, doll painting workshops, kids' dance performances, and an inflatable slide.

Kumagaya Eco-Life Fair 2026

An event to learn about accessible environmental initiatives for a sustainable future. Along with exhibitions by local organizations and companies, visitors can enjoy hands-on activities such as coloring, stage performances, and a stamp rally with prizes.

Sainokuni Saitama Animal Welfare Festival 2026

An event where you can learn about animal welfare and proper pet care. Features hearing dog demonstrations, dog petting sessions, a veterinarian experience corner, dog and cat adoption events, and more for everyone to enjoy.

Yagihashi Department Store British Fair

An event held at Yagihashi Department Store. Detailed information will be released at a later date, featuring various products and specialties that showcase the diverse charms of the UK on the 7th-floor event hall.

Handmade Udon Noodle Making Experience at Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato Yoshimi

A hands-on udon making workshop where you can knead the flour and cut the noodles yourself. You can taste the freshly made noodles on the spot right after making them. Advance reservation is required.

27th Otori Yose

A three-part rakugo performance series featuring popular rakugo storytellers. In addition to two-person performances and solo acts, visitors can fully enjoy rich traditional storytelling art in the small hall, complete with variety acts such as Daikagura acrobatics, paper cutting, and kodan storytelling.

Hayashiya Shozo Ichimon-kai

A rakugo performance featuring Hayashiya Shozo and his school. Held in the Small Hall, offering an opportunity to fully enjoy the stylish storytelling artistry of Edo rakugo and lively, fun stage performances.

Children's "Peaceful Town" Art Exhibition 2026

A total of 196 paintings themed around "A Peaceful Town", submitted by elementary school students in Gyoda City, will be on display. Visitors can view these expressive and powerful works filled with children's wishes and thoughts for peace.

Vert Cafe Special Light-Up

A special evening illumination of Vert Cafe, the historic former Oshi-machi Credit Union building. Visitors can admire the retro Western-style historic architecture highlighted in the lights.

Gyoda Citizens Autumn Table Tennis Tournament

An autumn table tennis tournament held for citizens at the Gyoda City Gymnasium. Teams will compete in exciting 3-doubles matches across Men's and Women's Divisions 1 and 2.

Atago Community Center History Lecture: Rural Village Life in Mamuro During the Edo Period

A history lecture held at Atago Community Center focusing on rural life in Mamuro during the Edo period. Recommended for those living or working in the city who are interested in local history and lifestyles of that era.

Kawasato Festival 2026

Packed with events including stage shows, food stalls, and a flea market. With rides like a mini steam locomotive and road train, various hands-on activity corners, and a disaster rescue drill demonstration by helicopter, it is filled with attractions for both children and adults to enjoy all day.

Kakyunosato Autumn Garden Festival

Enjoy strolling through the garden colored in autumn hues, along with brass band performances and folk song concerts. The courtyard will feature a market and food trucks, offering autumn flavors such as fresh vegetables, local specialties, and handmade udon noodles.

The 19th Regional Traditional Performing Arts Past and Present

A stage event bringing together Kumagaya City-designated intangible folk cultural properties and regional performing arts. Enjoy performances ranging from festival music, kagura, martial stick arts, and lion dances to koto music and Okinawan dance.

Seikeien "Fun Tea Gathering"

Kumagaya City General Sports Tournament: Kendo

The kendo competition of the Kumagaya City General Sports Tournament will be held at the Civic Gymnasium. Enjoy the tense, serious matches filled with spirited shouts and the sounds of colliding bamboo swords.

Cantabile Concert

A concert organized by Cantabile, held in the Moon Hall. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of soothing musical performances.

Saitama Disaster Prevention Education Center Saitama Citizens' Day Event

A disaster preparedness experience event held in conjunction with Saitama Citizens' Day. It offers plenty of fun and educational activities, including an AR escape maze, a rainstorm simulation vehicle, displays of Self-Defense Forces vehicles, and emergency curry food distribution.

Hands-on Animal Experiences at Saitama Children's Zoo

This regular event offers activities such as animal petting, pony riding, cow milking, and animal feeding. A rich lineup of programs for both children and adults to learn and enjoy is available, including guided tours, craft workshops, and picture-story shows (kamishibai).

Kazo Hanasaki Park Flea Market

A flea market held at Kisai Foods Hanasaki Fureai Park (Kazo Hanasaki Park). Featuring a variety of stalls from multiple organizing groups, visitors can enjoy shopping and searching for bargains. May be canceled in case of bad weather, so please check the latest status.

Special Exhibition: Gold Fish Science

This special exhibition focuses on the genetics, colors, and morphological variations of goldfish, unraveling the secrets of their beauty from a scientific perspective. Visitors can enjoy learning about the relationship between goldfish and humans through various angles, including research on their relaxing effects on people.