Asahi Festival
Andon floats race through the streets!
This festival features majestic andon floats ーlarge, often massive, lantern-decorated festival floats used in traditional Japanese festivalsー a rare sight in Fukui Prefecture, showcasing a splendid display of light and color. It is a community-based, handmade festival deeply rooted in history and tradition, organized by local residents.
The main attraction is the majestic and powerful Andon float procession.
Date and Time
2025 (finished): Saturday, July 26, 2025
Venue
Echizen Town Hall Festival Plaza (Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture)
Contact
Asahi Festival Executive Committee Secretariat (within the Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Division, Echizen Town Hall)
TEL: 0778-34-8720
- Area
- Tannan
Information
- Event Period
- Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Telephone Number
- 0778-34-8720（Asahi Festival Executive Committee Secretariat (within the Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Division of Echizen Town Hall)）
- Address
- 福井県越前町西田中
- Prices
- Free admission
- Car Park
- Yes
