1925
1925 is the name of an old renovated bank along Daikai Street, now a hotel.
Yanagi Matsuri
Every year on August 1st and 2nd the town holds its summer festival, the Yanagi Matsuri.
This is one of the largest festivals in the area and has been a tradition since 1935. The festival celebrates the area’s production of wicker baskets made from willow (yanagi), the start of Toyooka’s bag industry.
Local companies, groups, and schools dress up in festival garb and dance up and down Daikai Street.
Daikai Street is Downtown Toyooka’s main street.
About 1km long, it runs perpendicular to JR Toyooka Station.
You will find various cafes, restaurants, boutiques, gift shops, and more.
This is also where many of Toyooka’s main festivals and events are held.
The retro architecture of many buildings makes for an interesting walk starting from JR Toyooka Station.
The sidewalks provide easy shopping possible during any time of the year, rain or shine.
Read more about retro architecture on Daikai Street here!