From July 19th, “Festival Center (Information center about Toyooka Theater Festival)” will be open in front of Toyooka Station. You can purchase tickets directly at the counter, and staff are available to assist those who are unsure about which performances to watch, or those who would like detailed information about transportation options between venues. Please feel free to visit us.
Jul.19(Fri) - Sep.5(Thu) 12:00-18:00 (Closed on Wed & Thu from Jul.29 to Sep.5)
Sep.6(Fri) - Sep.23(Mon) 10:00-18:00 (Open every day)
Address:
1-29 Otemachi, Toyooka city
TEL:
0796-34-9525
+81 796-34-9525
Anyone is welcome to stop by these spaces to discuss performances, get more information, interact with others, or take a break from festivities. Official goods will be available for purchase, and a variety of events will also be offered in these spots during the festival period.
Official Meeting Spot
Beyond the seven core areas of Toyooka City—from the downtown area, with its Shōwa Modern architecture, to the hot spring town of Kinosaki—the neighboring Yabu City, Kami Town, and Asago City are also hosting the theater festival. This year, the festival also extends to Takarazuka City to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the city government. At the Toyooka Theater Festival, the audiences come into contact with diverse stage creations while wandering the extensive areas that are full of individuality.
There are many modern buildings that were rebuilt after the 1925 earthquake in the center of Toyooka City. By crossing the Maruyama River, the countryside spreads out, and you can see wild Oriental White Storks, the symbol of the area. The Professional College of Arts and Tourism (CAT), which opened in 2021, is also used as a Toyooka Theater Festival venue.
A famous hot spring destination for over a millennium. The sight of tourists wearing yukata (light cotton kimono) and clacking geta (traditional wooden sandals) as they walk through the city has been shared on social media, attracting attention both domestically and internationally.
The Toyooka Theater Festival takes place at various venues, including artist-in-residence facilities specializing in performing arts at the Kinosaki International Arts Center (KIAC) and local ryokan (Japanese-style hotels), such as the one frequented by the literary master Naoya Shiga. Additionally, there are plenty of highly recommended activities, such as touring shrines and riding the Ropeway.
Takeno Beach, which faces the Sea of Japan, has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches, and is known for its beautiful sandy landscape and crystal clear waters.
The streets facing the sea are lined with intricate alleys and houses made of burnt cedar boards from the Meiji Period (1868-1912), and you will also see a fishing port and boathouses near the Takeno River. At the Toyooka Theater Festival, the venue will be a place where you can feel close to the sea and the port town.
Kannabe is a resort area in Kansai (Western Japan) with villas and ski slopes. It is a hilly area where you can enjoy activities such as paragliding, grass skiing, and mountaineering. There are many lodging facilities such as guesthouses, so it is also recommended as a place to stay during the Toyooka Theater Festival.
Ebara is known as the "Crossroads of Tajima", which has developed along the Tajima Highway on the left bank of the Maruyama River.
The area is the key to local transportation. Built in 1935, the former Hidaka town hall was rebuilt as the "Ebara Riverside Theatre" (ERST) in 2020 and is equipped with a theater and studio which are used as a venue for the Toyooka Theater Festival.
Izushi is a quaint area with many old buildings. It flourished as a castle town in the Edo period (1603-1868).
Eirakukan, the oldest theater in Kansai, and the Izushi Castle Ruins overlooking the cityscape are the venues of the Toyooka Theater Festival.
Tanto is dotted with many shrines in its farming fields. In the precincts of shrines in this area, many rural stages were built for performances by troupes of traveling entertainers and farmers themselves, and even today, nearly 20 of these stages still exist.
Yabu-city is located in the center of the Tajima region. It is an area surrounded by magnificent nature such as Mt.Hyonosen, the highest mountain in Hyogo Prefecture, located in the western part of the city.
Kami-cho, known for its abundant crab catch and one of the top crab fishing towns in the country, boasts several seaside resorts along its coastline. Visitors can enjoy the diverse terrain and beautiful nature of the San'in Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark area. Don't miss the opportunity to experience our Theater Festival along with the scenic beauty of the ocean in Kasumi, Kami-cho.
