Oiso Festival 2023

A journey through the history of Oiso

The Oiso Festival will be held on November 11, 2023, at the first parking lot of the Oiso Prince Hotel in Oiso Town.
This event allows you to relive the history and culture of Oiso through stage performances, stamp rallies, rickshaw rides, and hands-on workshops. There will also be around 100 craft and food stalls and over 20 food trucks.

What is the Oiso Festival?

The festival's central theme revolves around historical periods, allowing participants to re-experience the history and culture that Oiso Town has steadily been passing on.
It aims to become a new seasonal tradition that vitalizes the local economy (through dining, shopping, and lodging) and preserves a serene vibrancy for future generations.

Basic Information

【Date】Saturday, November 11, 2023
【Time】10:00 - 18:00
【Location】First parking lot of Oiso Prince Hotel

※ The event will be canceled in case of inclement weather.

Map of the venue

【First parking lot of Oiso Prince Hotel】

Shuttle bus service

There will be shuttle buses running directly between Oiso Station, Oiso Port, Ninomiya Station, and the venue on the day of the Oiso Festival. The schedule is as follows:

【Oiso Station】
*1: After arriving at Oiso Station, the bus will depart for Oiso Port.

【Oiso Port】
*2: After arriving at Oiso Port, the bus will depart for Oiso Station.

【Ninomiya Station]】

* The shuttle bus service is free.
* There will be only one bus per time slot. Seats are limited, so you may be unable to board even if you wait in line. Delays may occur due to traffic congestion.
* After the fireworks and Tomikuji lottery, there will only be a limited number of shuttle buses available. The final bus is expected to be very crowded, so please catch an early bus if possible.

General information

〇 There is no public parking available at the venue.
〇 Depending on how crowded the venue is, entry restrictions may apply.
〇 Please use public transportation or the shuttle bus.
〇 Shuttle bus and stage schedules will be posted on the Oiso O-en Tai (Oiso Support Squad) social media channels.

Attention

〇 Event details are subject to change.
〇 There is no general parking available at the venue.
〇 Please use public transportation.
〇 Please be sure to take your trash with you.

Highlights within the venue

(1) The stage with a variety of performers

【Meiji Romance Theater schedule】

• 10:00　Opening address
• 10:00　Nankurunaisa~ x Eisa Appare
• 10:30　Isohawks Hero Theater
• 11:00　Samukawa High School Dance Club
• 11:30　Uiro Uri's Monologue Study Group (Odawara Post Station)
• 12:00　Playtime with Isobe, Aomi, Ronbi-kun, Kawatan, and others
• 12:30　Juggling performance by Hiroyasu Ikikata
• 13:00　Oiso Rotary Club (Joint performance by the bands of Oiso Middle School and Kokufu Middle School)
• 13:30　Hachijo Taiko Drum Performance
• 14:00　Civilization and Development Costume Parade (One lap around the venue, photo session available)
• 14:45　ARTH DANCE COMPANY (Dance performance)
• 15:15　Aqua Poppers (Kids Cheer Dance )
• 15:45　MIZUHO Dance School in "Oiso," "Little☆Mii," "Tsukihime～KAGUYA～"
• 16:15　Sakuraya Kids dance
• 16:45　Start of the fireworks (about 160 rounds)
• 17:00　Reiwa Tomikuji Grand Lottery Drawing
• 18:00　Closing address

※ The program is subject to change.


【Reiwa Bustle Theater schedule】

• 10:30　Alma Melissa (Latin music band)
• 11:00　Oiso Yoga Circle (yoga)
• 11:30　Break
• 13:00　Tetoteto (light music band)
• 13:30　Hiko.Narikawa (ukulele)
• 14:00　Break
• 14:30　Halau Hula Kau Ka Maka (hula dance)
• 15:00　Kau Ka Maka Kupuna (hula dance )
• 15:30　Pony Aloha Hula Studio
• 16:00　Hawaiian Band Twilight
• 16:30　Stage Closes

※ Isohawks
The Isohawks are local heroes from Kanagawa Prefectural Oiso High School, originating from the Oiso High School Science Fiction Research Club.

(2) The Reiwa Tomikuji Grand Lottery !

The Tomikuji of the Edo period can be considered the ancestor of Japan's modern lottery.
For every 500 yen you spend at the venue, you will receive a lottery ticket, allowing you to participate in the grand lottery where you can chase your dreams.

【Special Tomi (3 prizes)】
1 iPad 64GB (Sponsored by: Amada Co.)
2 Nintendo Switches (Sponsored by: Shonan Mazda Co.)

【 First Tomi (8 prizes)】
5 Prince Tickets (Sponsored by: Oiso Prince Hotel)
3 New Year's delicacies (Sponsored by Tobu Top Tours Co.)

【 Second, Third, Fourth, and Final Tomi (39 prizes)】
Various products and unique local goods (Sponsored by Special cooperative businesses in the town, special cooperative organizations in the town, Oiso-related organizations, etc.)

There will be a total of 50 wonderful prizes to be won in the lottery. (* Number of prizes may be subject to change)

(3) The booth & food truck area with many local businesses participating

Approximately 100 booths and about 25 food trucks will be open within this area.
Unlike typical street stalls, each welcomes visitors with its own unique design.

(4) The Content Area where you can enjoy hands-on workshops

【Chōchin (Lantern) Making】
Create your own unique lantern by freely drawing or sticking stickers on the paper !
They are not only cute but also very popular with both children and adults !
These lanterns are safe using LED lights !

【Sensu & Uchiwa (Round & Folding Fan) Making】
Draw or apply stickers and tape to your round and folding fans !
You can take your unique creations home as souvenirs from the Oiso Festival, so be sure to make one for an unforgettable experience !

There are also many other attractions, such as the Mini SL (Steam Locomotive), the Mystery-solving Stamp Rally, the Pony Petting Corner, and the Fireworks Display to enjoy !

(5) The Yukari (Connection) Area, where you can enjoy products from sister communities

Across Japan, there are many communities that have historical and ongoing connections with Oiso Town.
This area offers products from these communities.

(6) Rickshaw Test Ride

Experience rickshaw rides operated by proud rickshaw pullers from Jidaiya, a long-established rickshaw company in Asakusa, Tokyo.
Photo spots with Edo baskets & rickshaws and the hosts dressed as stylish figures from the past await you.

Organizers & Supporters

Oiso-ish Serenity and Enrichment Council (Ōiso rashii uruoizukuri kyōgikai)

A council composed of 31 businesses based in the town, working toward a tranquil and elegant enrichment of our community instead of bustling crowds of tourists, moving toward a tourism industry with a sense of serenity.

【Oiso Town Chamber of Commerce】
☎ 0463-61-0871
✉ oisosci@gmail.com

【Oiso Town Tourism Associatio】
☎ 0463-61-3300
✉ kankoukk@jasmine.ocn.ne.jp

Oiso O-en Tai (Oiso Support Squad)

Rediscovering the hidden treasures of Oiso.
We are currently sharing information about places and shops that are widely unknown on social media!

【Instagram】
https://www.instagram.com/oisoouentai/

【LINE】
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