Organizers and Co-organizers:
Katori City, Sawara Chamber of Commerce, NIPPONIA SAWARA Corporation, Sawara Tourism Association
Collaboration:
Machiokoshi Company, Burekimeira Co., Ltd., Sawara-Akinai Tatsukigake Jigyo Kyodo Kumiai (Sawara Business Cooperative Association), Sawara Okamisan Kai (Sawara Landladies Association), Sawara Mirai Unga Co., Ltd., Yuinokai (Knot Association), Katori City International Exchange Association, Platform Sawara, Sawara Grand Festival Promotion Association (NPO), NID Co., Ltd., Sawara Academia (NPO), Kakewa Co., Ltd., Shoku-Bunka Kenkyusho Co., Ltd. (Food and Culture Research Institute), Chiba Kotsu Co., Ltd. (Chiba Transportation Co., Ltd.), Onogawa and Sawara Townscape Consideration Association, Katori Townscape Art Club, Value Management Co., Ltd.
Sawara Riverside and Waterfront Lighting Enhancement Project
Let's Enjoy the Night in the Historic Riverside Town of Onogawa♪
The banks of the Onogawa River were once known as Sawara's riverside, where many people used to gather and interact. Alongside the lights that illuminate the Onogawa River, please enjoy events such as EavesFront Night Market, Starry Sky Market, Bar hopping, and Markets!
Event Period：October 2023 to January 2024
Location：Sawara, Katori City Townscape along the Ono River
Event information along the Onogawa River
We will be hosting an event along the Onogawa River, where lights illuminate the area from evening into the night. You can enjoy 'Yoru no Sawara' (Sawara at night) while strolling, dining, and sometimes sitting along the Onogawa River, which will be designated for pedestrians during this time.
Market under the niguht sky 2023
(Hosted by: Katori City and NIPPONIA SAWARA)
Event Hours
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Traffic Restrictions: 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
Location and Dates
13,000yen
Location and Dates
Sawara Grand Festival
(Burekimera Square)
(Burekimera Square)
Oct 13th, 2023 (Fri)
Oct 14th, 2023 (Sat)
Oct 15th, 2023 (Sun)
Halloween (Onogawa Riverside, from Chukei Bridge to Kyoei Bridge)
Oct 28th, 2023 (Sat)
Oct 29th, 2023 (Sun)
Oct 29th, 2023 (Sun)
｜Bar Hopping (Hosted by Katori City and Sawara Chamber of Commerce)
Enjoy a bar-hopping experience in the evening in Sawara, centered around the Onogawa River where lights are illuminated.
We are also currently accepting applications from businesses interested in participating in this event. For more information, please contact the organizers.
We are also currently accepting applications from businesses interested in participating in this event. For more information, please contact the organizers.
Event Period
October 2023 to January 2024
Location
Various stores in the vicinity of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba
Ticket Sales
Available at Sawara Machiyakan (Uwagashi Small Park)
*Advance Tickets: 4,500 yen (equivalent to 5,000 yen)
*Advance Tickets: 4,500 yen (equivalent to 5,000 yen)
｜EavesFront Night Market
(Hosted by Katori City and Sawara Chamber of Commerce)
Enjoy the lights along the Onogawa River and shop for products from stores in Sawara and the surrounding areas of Katori City.
Event Period
Saturdays to Sundays, including public holidays, from October 2023 to January 2024
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location
Sawara Machiyakan (Uwagashi Small Park)
Kanmi Kissa Inae
Ino Chujiro Shop
And more
Kanmi Kissa Inae
Ino Chujiro Shop
And more
｜Markets (Hosted by Katori City and NIPPONIA SAWARA)
We will be selling locally grown agricultural products from Katori City, products created by local artisans, and souvenirs from Sawara. Additionally, on October 29th (Sun), there will be a 'Children's Market' organized with the appointment of 'child managers.
Event Period
Thursdays to Sundays, including public holidays, from October 2023 to January 2024
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location
Sawara Machiyakan
｜Stamp Collecting to Explore Sawara's Cultural Heritage (Hosted by Sawara Tourism Association)
We are excited to announce a stamp collecting event that takes you through the historic streets of Sawara in Katori City! To enhance your Sawara experience, we have placed QR codes and stamps at six locations where you can truly feel the "town's culture."
Collect all six stamps and present them at the Sawara Tourism Association Information Center in front of JR Sawara Station, where we will provide you with a commemorative souvenir on the spot.
For more details, please check the link below!
Collect all six stamps and present them at the Sawara Tourism Association Information Center in front of JR Sawara Station, where we will provide you with a commemorative souvenir on the spot.
For more details, please check the link below!
｜Edo Superior Sawara Cultural and Arts Festival 2023 - Townwide Small Theater- (Hosted by: Sawara Chamber of Commerce)
In Sawara, the Tone River has connected and nurtured Edo culture, which has been cultivated and cherished as Sawara's unique 'Edo-inspired traditional culture.' During the event, civic organizations, local businesses, and local students come together to create a space in the town center where people can experience culture and the arts.
Event Period
Oct 28th(Sat) to Nov 26th(Sun)
Location
Surrounding areas of Sawara, Katori City, Chiba
Cultural Experiences Excelling Edo in Sawara
You can enjoy the following cultural experiences alongside the lights along the Onogawa River. For details and registration for each cultural experience, please check the respective flyers.
｜Fermentation Workshop
Capacity
10 participants per session
Participation Fee
10,000yen
Location
Yaoyorozu (Address: 528-8 Sawara, Katori, Chiba 287-0003, Japan)
Workshop Schedule
Workshop Title (Instructor)
Session1
Oct 14th, 2023 (Sat)
"Decorative Sushi Making Class" (Instructor: Minako Shirasawa, Fermented Food Sommelier)
Session2
Nov 18th, 2023 (Sat)
"Fermented Sweets Workshop" (Instructor: Tomomi Takano, Fermented Food Sommelier)
Session3
Dec 2nd, 2023 (Sat)
"Miso Making & Miso Cooking Class" (Instructors: Masayuki Masunuma and Kotoe, Fermented Food Sommeliers)
Session4
Dec 16th, 2023 (Sat)
"Fermented Cooking Class Using Sawara Ingredients" (Instructor: Maiko Shindou, Fermented Food Sommelier)
Session5
Jan 20th, 2023 (Sat)
"Enjoying Fermented Dishes and Wine Class" (Instructors: Michiko Sugano and Yuka Kawaguchi, Fermented Food Sommeliers and Wine Sommeliers)
｜Sawara's Grand Festival Float Pulling Experience and Festival Tour
Capacity
10 participants per session
Participation Fee
30,000yen
Event Date
Oct 14th, 2023 (Sat)
Oct 15th, 2023 (Sun)
｜Local Sake and Beer Tour
Capacity
10 participants per session
Participation Fee
13,000yen
Event Date
Oct 28th, 2023 (Sat)
Nov 5th, 2023 (Sat)
｜Papercuts and a Stroll Through the Historic Townscape
Capacity
10 participants per session
Participation Fee
12,000yen
Date of Event
Event Venue
｜Appreciating Traditional Performing Arts and
Strolling Through the Townscape
Capacity
10 participants
Participation Fee
13,000yen
Event Date
Nov 18th, 2023 (Sat)
｜Weekend Night Cruising in Ono River
Capacity
5 participants per session
Participation Fee
50,000yen per pair
∇ December Cruise
1
Dec 3rd, 2023 (Sun)
2
Dec 9th, 2023 (Sat)
3
Dec 10th, 2023 (Sun)
4
Dec 16th, 2023 (Sat)
5
Dec 17th, 2023 (Sun)
∇ January Cruise (The First Half)
1
Jan 6th, 2024 (Sat)
2
Jan 7th, 2024 (Sun)
3
Jan 8th, 2024 (Mon)
4
Jan 13th, 2024 (Sat)
5
Jan 14th, 2024 (Sun)
∇ January Cruise (The Latter Half)
1
Jan 20th, 2024 (Sat)
2
Jan 21st, 2024 (Sun)
3
Jan 27th, 2024 (Sat)
4
Jan 28th, 2024 (Sun)
Organizers and Co-organizers:
Katori City, Sawara Chamber of Commerce, NIPPONIA SAWARA Corporation, Sawara Tourism Association
Collaboration:
Machiokoshi Company, Burekimeira Co., Ltd., Sawara-Akinai Tatsukigake Jigyo Kyodo Kumiai (Sawara Business Cooperative Association), Sawara Okamisan Kai (Sawara Landladies Association), Sawara Mirai Unga Co., Ltd., Yuinokai (Knot Association), Katori City International Exchange Association, Platform Sawara, Sawara Grand Festival Promotion Association (NPO), NID Co., Ltd., Sawara Academia (NPO), Kakewa Co., Ltd., Shoku-Bunka Kenkyusho Co., Ltd. (Food and Culture Research Institute), Chiba Kotsu Co., Ltd. (Chiba Transportation Co., Ltd.), Onogawa and Sawara Townscape Consideration Association, Katori Townscape Art Club, Value Management Co., Ltd.