• Table of Contents
• What is the Torioi Festival?
• How to enjoy the Torioi Festival
• Torioi Festival Event Details

What is the Torioi Festival?

The Torioi Festival is said to have begun in 1604 to drive away birds and animals that damage fields, and to pray for bountiful harvests, protection from misfortune in the town, and safety for households. Every year on January 14th, people parade through the town beating about 10 drums of various sizes. The sight of the large drums being beaten in unison while shouting is a spectacular sight. People in their unlucky years and shop owners also throw mandarin oranges, praying for protection from misfortune and prosperity in business.

How to enjoy the Torioi Festival

①Enjoy the drumming!

The simultaneous beating of large drums accompanied by shouts is called "Issei Daiko." You can enjoy the simultaneous drumming from around 12:00 to 20:00 in various locations around the town.

We'll be singing and playing the drums, so be sure to listen carefully to the lyrics!

The Torioi Festival is also held in other areas of the town (Shima Onsen, Sawatari Onsen, Kuni, etc.), and the lyrics are slightly different, so it's interesting to compare them.

The sound of the drums being struck simultaneously is very powerful! Please come and experience it for yourself.

②Let's try playing the Torioi drum!

Between the drumming accompaniment, there is a moment when anyone can try their hand at hitting the drums. You can also try your hand at hitting the drums while being taught the tricks to hitting them well. This is also a chance to pose in front of the large drum and take photos.

3. Catch the lucky mandarins!

After the drumming, the "Mikan Throwing" event takes place. People in their unlucky years throw mandarins to ward off bad luck, and merchants throw mandarins to pray for prosperity in business.

Among the mandarins, there are some that come with prizes, called "Fuku Mikan"! Don't forget to check if the mandarin oranges you catch have a winning ticket attached. Products can only be exchanged on the day of the festival, until the end of the festival.

Torioi Festival Event Details

・Date: January 14, 2026

・Event time: 12:00 - 20:30

Location: Nakanojo Shopping Street, Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture

・Nearest station: Nakanojo Station on the JR Agatsuma Line

About a 15-minute walk from Nakanojo Station. Or take the bus bound for Shima Onsen and get off at the Kaminocho bus stop.

The national highway in front of the Tsumuji Hometown Exchange Center will be turned into a pedestrian zone, and people will parade through the area, beating the drums.

If you are walking, from Nakanojo Station, walk towards the Tsumuji Hometown Exchange Center.

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Embark on a Christmas adventure filled with light and sound as you explore Osaka Station City.

If you collect all nine colored stamps while visiting all nine stamp points set up in various locations, you will receive a cute "original limited edition mini towel (planned)."

There's also a fun feature where the tree is completed when you stamp all the stamps!

This is a Christmas-only tour event that can be enjoyed by families, friends, and couples alike. Come join us and create some winter memories.

Event period : Friday, November 21, 2025 to Thursday, December 25, 2025

Stamp points (planned) :

Toki-no-Hiroba Plaza, Eki Marche Osaka, Daimaru Umeda Store, Hotel Granvia Osaka, KITTE Osaka, Innogate Osaka, Osaka Station City Cinema, Umekita Green Place, Lucua Osaka (total of 9 locations)

Prize collection location : Lucua 6th floor PLAZA

Number of prizes : 2,000 (while supplies last / original stickers will be distributed after that)

Number of sheets distributed : 5,000

Twilight Fantasy 2025 - Christmas with sparkling sounds and playing lights. -

This winter, Osaka Station City will be enveloped in sound and light. "Twilight Fantasy 2025" is a special Christmas decoration created in collaboration with characters beloved around the world.

This is a tour event that is only available during the Christmas season.

A fantastical space where music and illuminations overlap will appear around the Space-Time Plaza and the Grand Staircase. The heartwarming performances by the characters will bring smiles and warmth to all who visit.

Main decoration area

■ Grand staircase decoration "Ornament rush!"

The staircase is decorated with ornaments that look as if they are falling from the sky, creating a lively and fun space. Colorful in the daytime, and fantastically illuminated at night, the design is dotted with character motifs, making your heart leap.

■ Tree decoration in front of the Golden Clock

The photogenic decorations seem to capture the moment when the characters decorate the tree. The sparkling ribbons and plated balls will fill the hearts of those who see them with elegance.

■ Rest area "Rest to you"

A relaxing space lined with rows of illuminated chairs. A "peace zone" where you can relax and chat, even during the bustling Christmas season, and immerse yourself in the world of the characters.

Enjoy a heartwarming winter moment with the characters, woven together with light and sound.

Event Overview

Period : Friday, November 21, 2025 to Thursday, December 25, 2025

Venue : Osaka Station City Toki-no-hiroba Plaza, Grand Staircase

Organized by : Osaka Station City Liaison Council

Tie-up : Information to be released after November 4th

• Table of Contents
• Enjoy the experience of interacting with horses
• Feel the nature on the Shingen Bomichi Walk
• Local gourmet food and markets are also plentiful
• Event Schedule
• How to participate in the experience program
• Recommended spots to visit in Kobuchizawa, the town of horses

Enjoy the experience of interacting with horses

There are activities such as horse-drawn experiences, horseshoe throwing, stilt walking challenges, and an exciting horse show.
A wide variety of active experiences unique to the "town of horses"!

Everyone from small children to adults can enjoy an extraordinary time with horses.
This is an event unique to Hokuto City, where you can feel relaxed just by touching the horses and taking photos.

Feel the nature on the Shingen Bomichi Walk

At the same time, the "Shingen Boudo Walk" will be held.
We will walk along the historic Shingen Bodō road, which was built by the Sengoku daimyo Takeda Shingen and was selected as one of the 500 most beautiful walking paths in Japan .

A walking event where you can enjoy the view of the Mount Yatsugatake in the clear autumn air.
You can enjoy both natural beauty and a road steeped in history.
Advance registration is required .

Local gourmet food and markets are also plentiful

The venue will feature flavors unique to Hokuto , including fresh vegetables from the local Kobuchizawa area and bento boxes from local bento shops.

There's also a wide selection of gourmet food from the food truck, including cup steaks, kebabs, and crepes!
The fragrant aroma fills the venue.

There will also be exhibits of handicrafts using horseshoes and local craft workshops.

Under the blue sky, tents and food trucks lined up and people coming and going created a lively scene.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, something that only this festival can offer.

Event Schedule

The Hokuto Horse Town Festival will be held in mid-October in Kobuchizawa Town , Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture Prefecture.
The experience program will start in the morning at the venue, followed by a horse show in the afternoon.
The way you enjoy it changes with time.
You can enjoy an autumn day with horses throughout the day.

In the past, the schedule was as follows (excerpts of major events):

9:30am - Shingen Bodo Walk
10:30am - Horse-pulling experience, stilt challenge, horseshoe throwing
13:20～ Opening Ceremony
13:40～ Stage performance
14:45～ Horse Show

How to participate in the experience program

・Shingen Bodō Walk: Application required. Participation fee: 1,500 yen (advance reservation required)
A popular program where you can walk along the historic road built by the Sengoku daimyo Takeda Shingen while enjoying the spectacular views of the Mount Yatsugatake.

・Horse-pulling experience: 500 yen per experience (registration on-site on the day)
This is a popular experience that allows you to casually enjoy interacting with horses.
There are also free activities available, such as horseshoe throwing and a stilt walking challenge.

Recommended spots to visit in Kobuchizawa, the town of horses

RISONARE Mount Yatsugatake

From October 1st to 31st, the entire facility will be decorated for Halloween as part of the " Risonare Halloween 2025 " event.
Piman Street, reminiscent of a European street, is lined with pumpkins and lanterns, making it a great photo spot during the day and creating a fantastical atmosphere when lit up at night.

During the event, there will be a variety of content for visitors to enjoy in their own way, including a costume parade, limited edition sweets, and hands-on workshops.
If you stay at the hotel, you can enjoy the illuminated streets at night and the quiet atmosphere of the streets in the mornings.

Address: 129-1 Yamanashi Prefecture , Hokuto City Prefecture
Event period: October 1st to 31st, 2025
Instagram: @risonare_yatsugatake

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Kobuchisawa Roadside Station

A popular spot where you can find fresh local vegetables and specialty products.
There is a hot spring called "Enmei no Yu," a restaurant, a direct sales store, and more, so you can stop by during your trip and enjoy the "taste of Hokuto."

Address : 2968-1 Yamanashi Prefecture , Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Business hours : 9:00-18:00 (varies by facility)
Official website : https://mkobuchisawa.jp/

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Spatio Experience Workshop

A popular workshop area where you can enjoy a variety of craft experiences, such as pottery, glasswork, and leather goods making.
Everyone, from children to adults, can enjoy the joy of "making" and create memories of their trip.

Address : 2968-1 Kobuchizawa-cho , Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture (next to Kobuchizawa Roadside Station)
Opening hours : 10:00-16:00 (varies depending on the experience)

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Cafe & Bar LONG Kobuchizawa

A cafe and bar that is open from morning until night.
Coffee brewed with Yusui from the Mount Yatsugatake and handmade sweets are popular, and this is a recommended place to relax and end your trip.

A new morning menu will be available from September 2025!
We have added new menu items to make your mornings more luxurious, such as bacon eggs Benedict and banana pancakes.

Address : 398-1 Yamanashi Prefecture , Hokuto City
Business hours : 8:30-21:00

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How was it?
Kobuchizawa, Hokuto City , is a "town of horses" where horses, people, and nature are connected.
This year's Hokutouma Town Festival was once again filled with warm smiles and excitement.
Next time, why not try spending some special time with a horse?

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