Stalls at Iroha Shinsui Park (photo for reference)
Enjoy local food and mascots from across Japan at the Shiki Citizens’ Festival
The Shiki Citizens’ Festival will be held on November 29, 2026, from 10:00 to 15:00 at Shiki City Hall and Iroha Shinsui Park in Shiki, Saitama Prefecture. The event features a Local Gourmet Champion competition, food and drink stalls, merchandise sales, exhibitions and a flea market, along with mascots from across Japan.
- Venue
- 1-1-1 Nakamuneoka, Shiki, Saitama
- Admission & participation
- Please check official announcements for admission requirements.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Choose what interests you, from food to shopping and exhibitions
Visitors coming for the food will want to check out the Local Gourmet Champion competition and the food and drink stalls. Both are listed as festival activities, but the available information does not specify the participating vendors, dishes or how the competition will run. Once details are announced, you can decide whether to focus on the competition or also browse the food stalls, and plan your priorities for the day.
Merchandise stalls are also planned, giving visitors another reason to come if they are interested in shopping as well as food. Exhibitions and a flea market are also part of the program, offering different reasons to visit. Once stall details are announced, making a list of what interests you can help you plan how to spend the limited event hours.
The gathering of mascots from across Japan is another festival highlight. The available information does not list the characters or their appearance times, so if you have a particular mascot in mind, check for further event announcements before planning your visit. Visitors focused on shopping or exhibitions can also use any published mascot schedule to help decide when to go.
Plan ahead by checking both venues and the event hours
The festival is held at two venues: Shiki City Hall and Iroha Shinsui Park. The available information does not specify which venue will host each food-related activity, stall or exhibition. Once you know which activities you want to see, compare the venue information and decide where to go and in what order. The activity layout will also help you determine whether one venue is enough or whether you need to visit both.
The event runs from 10:00 to 15:00. If times for individual activities are announced, note the ones you want to see first, then plan how to fit in meals, shopping and exhibitions. For activities without details yet, you can update your visit plan once more information is released.
As the festival has multiple venues, check transport information for the venue you plan to visit. The available information does not provide specific details about trains or buses. Rather than assuming both venues share the same nearest station or travel time, first confirm which venue hosts the activities you want to see, then look up how to get there.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title志木市民まつり
| Dates | 2026-11-29 |
|---|---|
| Venue | 1-1-1 Nakamuneoka, Shiki, Saitama |
| Admission and participation | Check the official information |
| Address | 1-1-1 Nakamuneoka, Shiki, Saitama |
| Event hours | 10:00–15:00 |
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
ACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
What to check before your visit
- 01
Choose the activities you want to see
Pick from the Local Gourmet Champion competition, food and merchandise stalls, exhibitions, the flea market and the mascots.
- 02
Check the venues and hours
The festival runs on November 29, 2026, from 10:00 to 15:00. Check whether further information has been announced about the venue and times for individual activities.
- 03
Check access for each venue
Decide whether to visit Shiki City Hall or Iroha Shinsui Park, then check transport information for that venue.
Detailed access info
Choose your venue from the official venue list, then check its address and access information. Confirm the event date and transport details for each venue.
1-1-1 Nakamuneoka, Shiki, Saitama
Multiple locations are not grouped into a single pin.