Welcome to

Ibara

Asia's first Dark Sky Community and the original home of Japanese denim

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Things to Do

Ibara has a surprising amount of things to do. From beautiful canyons to interesting denim factories, Ibara has something for everyone.

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Areas

Learn about the different areas of Ibara, and see what they have to offer for your visit here! Make sure to visit all three for the best chance to explore Ibara!

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Events

Ibara has a great selection of entertainment. Watch the traditional Japanese demons parade through the city streets, or take part in the International Festival!

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Want to know what kind of events are held in Ibara?

Check out list below, or click here to go to our events page!

Ibara Festival ☆ Manten 2024!
Sat, 03 Aug
Ibara
03 Aug 2024, 16:00 – 20:30
03 Aug 2024, 16:00 – 20:30
The full-throttle festival is back this summer! Enjoy the stalls, dances and fireworks once more!
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Milky Way Festival 2024 （天の川まつり）
Sat, 10 Aug
Bisei Town
10 Aug 2024, 18:00 – 21:30
10 Aug 2024, 18:00 – 21:30
This year celebrate the skies once more in Bisei Town!
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Multiple Dates
Mikazuki Kagura: Mid July
Sat, 20 Jul
Bisei Medieval Town Yumegahara
20 Jul 2024, 17:30 – 20:00
20 Jul 2024, 17:30 – 20:00
Watch a fun-filled programme which includes the popular performances of "The Dance of Sarutahiko", "The Dance of Okuninushi" and "The Slaying of Orochi"!
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Englishland 2024!
Sat, 20 Jul
Oe Community Centre
20 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 15:00
20 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 15:00
With a whole host of foreign teachers, we transport your kids to a land of only English for the day!
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Tanabata at Medieval Town Yumegahara!
Sat, 13 Jul
Medieval Town Yumegahara
13 Jul 2024, 15:30 – 19:00
13 Jul 2024, 15:30 – 19:00
Come and enjoy an evening of traditional Tanabata activities at Medieval Town Yumegahara!
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Hoshizora Beer Garden
Fri, 12 Jul
Hoshi no Sato Aozora Market
12 Jul 2024, 18:30 – 20:30
12 Jul 2024, 18:30 – 20:30
Bisei Town presents the Hoshizora (starry sky) beer garden! Drink beer under the stars!
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