The night will be illuminated in Naruto!! Here's a summary of the schedule, nearest stations, and highlights for "BOAT RACE Naruto PRESENTS Reiwa 8th Year Naruto Summer Festival"!!
2026.06.19Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture serves as the eastern gateway to Shikoku, connected to the Kansai region by the Naruto and the Akashi Strait. Naruto City offers diverse natural beauty, with both the sea and mountains to enjoy.
Furthermore, there are plenty of tourist attractions, including the Naruto Strait whirlpools, which are said to be one of the world's three major tidal currents, as well as Awa Odori dance festivals and the Shikoku Pilgrimage!
This time, we'll be introducing "BOAT RACE Naruto PRESENTS Reiwa 8th Year Naruto Summer Festival," which will be held in Naruto City !
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Table of Contents
- Event Schedule
- Venue and Access
- Highlights and event schedules
- FAQ
- About the Naruto Awaodori
- Useful Information
Event Schedule
Friday, August 7, 2026 17:30-21:30
*Please note that the schedule may change depending on the weather.
*The event will be canceled in case of severe weather. (The event will proceed even in rainy weather; there is no reserve date.)
Venue and Access
It will be held at Naruto Otsuka Sports Park .
Here's a summary of how to get to the Naruto Summer Festival.
*Please note that significant traffic congestion is expected on the day of the event. We encourage you to use public transportation whenever possible.
JR
The venue is about a 25-minute walk from JR Naruto Station. It's about a 5-minute taxi ride.
Operating hours
Departure from Tokushima Station → Arrival at Naruto Station
14:25 → 15:37
15:58 → 16:37
16:58 → 17:37
17:58 → 18:37
18:58 → 19:38
Departure from Naruto Station → Arrival at Tokushima Station
20:00 → 20:45
21:00 → 21:36
21:30→22:19 (*Special train)
22:15→22:51 (*Special train)
Route bus
Get off at either Naruto City Hall or Naruto City Hall North bus stop. The venue is about a 15-minute walk from there.
Highway bus
Get off the express bus at the "Naruto Naruto Bus Stop".
Take a local bus from the Naruto Expressway bus stop and get off at Naruto City Hall. From the Naruto City Hall bus stop, it's about a 15-minute walk to the venue.
car
If you get off at Naruto Kita Interchange, it will take about 15 minutes to get there.
Alternatively, if you exit at the Naruto Interchange, you can get there in about 10 minutes.
Temporary parking will be set up around the city hall.
parking
Temporary parking is available at the following locations: "Parking near Naruto City Hall" and "Parking near Naruto City Cultural Center."
* The Naruto City Cultural Center parking lot is not available.
Temporary parking is limited, and significant traffic congestion is expected, so please use public transportation whenever possible.
Highlights and event schedules
Stage events
☆☆☆Main Guest: Showa pop group "SHOW-WA" to which Naruto Tourism Ambassador, Jun Aoyama, belongs☆☆☆
All six members of "SHOW-WA," the Showa pop group produced by Yasushi Akimoto and featuring Naruto Tourism Ambassador Jun Aoyama, will be making their first appearance in Shikoku! They'll be performing a mini-live to liven up the venue!
Stage events by Naruto Itano JCI (including Awa dance performances by dance groups belonging to the City Awa Promotion Association and e-sports competitions)
Time: 17:30-20:20
Location: Near the clock tower
Festival and Market
There will be nostalgic festival food stalls selling things like shaved ice and takoyaki (octopus balls). (Approximately 60 stalls)
In addition, a variety of stalls from local shops and other vendors will be set up at the market (approximately 40 stalls).
Time: 17:30-21:30
Location: Between the front of the sports park and the symbol zone
Musical fireworks × laser light show
Musical fireworks, laser light displays, and other diverse performances will illuminate the night sky over Naruto.
Time: 20:40-21:00
Launch location: Near the pond next to the tea house
Approximately 1,000 missiles will be launched.
Viewing locations: Around Pocari Sweat Stadium and around the second athletics stadium, etc.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free. Any blue tarpaulins or other items used to reserve seats in the viewing area will be removed by 3:00 PM on August 7th (Friday), the day of the summer festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the event is canceled due to severe weather, will it be postponed?
There are no plans. Please check the official website or contact the Naruto City Tourism Promotion Division (Tel: 088-684-1157) to find out if the event will be held.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a parking lot?
Temporary parking is available at the following locations: "Parking near Naruto City Hall" and "Parking near Naruto City Cultural Center." *The parking lot at Naruto City Cultural Center is unavailable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed (except for service animals).
About the Naruto Awaodori
Awa Odori, one of Japan's three major Bon dances, will be held in Naruto Awaodori from August 9th to 11th, kicking off the event in the prefecture.
How about enjoying the summer festival on the 7th, sightseeing in Naruto the next day, and then enjoying the Awa dance the day after that?
Useful Information
Naruto City offers many attractions beyond the Naruto Summer Festival. For information on transportation, accommodations, and other tourist information about Naruto City, please check this website.
We look forward to your visit!
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