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Dynamic Otomaba Horses and Autumn Festivals! Imabari City's October Traditional Events and the Complete Towel Fair Guide
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Dynamic Otomaba Horses and Autumn Festivals! Imabari City's October Traditional Events and the Complete Towel Fair Guide

04.09.2026
📅 Event Calendar (Shimanami & Imabari Area)
【2026】10/4
53rd Asakura Area Grand Sports Festival
🗓️ 【2026】10/4
📍 Asakura Green Hometown Park Multipurpose Plaza (Asakura Shimo-otsu 258-1, Imabari)
Sports・Tournament
【2026】10/19
Limited Time Only
44th Imabari Culture and Arts Festival
🗓️ 【2026】10/19〜11/15
📍 Imabari City Central Community Center, Imabari City General Welfare Center, and others
Extended Period
【2026】10/24
Limited Time Only
IMABARI Color Show 2026
🗓️ 【2026】10/24〜11/3
📍 Within Imabari City (Location)
Extended Period
【2026】10/31
Limited Time Only
Onishi Culture Festival
🗓️ 【2026】10/31〜11/1
📍 Onishi Community Center (Miyawaki Ko 506-1, Onishi-cho, Imabari)
Extended Period
【2026】Mid-October
Saturday/Sunday
Imabari Towel Fair (Autumn)
🗓️ 【2026】Mid-October (typically the 3rd Saturday and Sunday)
📍 Texport Imabari
Free
【2026】2nd & 4th Monthly
Sunday
Imabari Sunday Morning Market
🗓️ 【2026】2nd & 4th Sundays Monthly
📍 Imabari Shopping Street Arcade
Admission Free
【2026】2nd & 4th Sundays
Regularly Held
Setouchi Minato Marche
🗓️ 【2026】Every 2nd & 4th Sunday
📍 Around Minato Koryu Center Harbary
Admission Free
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Local Event
53rd Asakura Area Grand Sports Festival
A sports event aimed at fostering camaraderie and promoting health among local residents. Anyone can easily participate in competitions and enjoy a refreshing workout.
📅 【2026】10/4 📍 Asakura Green Hometown Park Multipurpose Plaza (Asakura Shimo-otsu 258-1, Imabari) 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
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Festivals / Events
44th Imabari Culture and Arts Festival
A festival of exhibitions and performances by cultural organizations within Imabari City, covering various fields such as painting, crafts, music, theater, and dance.
📅 【2026】10/19〜11/15 📍 Imabari City Central Community Center, Imabari City General Welfare Center, and others 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
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Local Event
IMABARI Color Show 2026
An event themed around the colors that adorn Imabari in autumn. The location is undecided, and details will be announced later.
📅 【2026】10/24〜11/3 📍 Within Imabari City (Location) 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
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Festivals / Events
Onishi Culture Festival
A festival where local culture and arts gather. It features exhibitions of various handmade works by local residents and stage performances, showcasing the charm of the region.
📅 【2026】10/31〜11/1 📍 Onishi Community Center (Miyawaki Ko 506-1, Onishi-cho, Imabari) 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
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Marche・Local Products
Imabari Towel Fair (Autumn)
✨ Grand Super Sale! Imabari's Biggest Towel Spot Sale High-quality Imabari towel autumn/winter collections and limited-edition items will be available at special prices unique to the production area! A local gourmet market is also planned to be held simultaneously.
This is a very popular event representing Imabari, held at Texport Imabari. Many people visit from all over Japan and outside the prefecture seeking high-quality towels. (※The 2026 dates are scheduled for mid-October)
📅 【2026】Mid-October (typically the 3rd Saturday and Sunday) 📍 Texport Imabari 💴 Admission Free 🅿️ Yes (free bus available, etc.) 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
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Market / Morning Market
Imabari Sunday Morning Market
🍅 Held Monthly! A famous morning market overflowing with local produce and smiles A wide variety of stalls, including freshly picked vegetables from local farmers, seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, and handmade goods made with love, line the arcade.
This immensely popular and essential market for citizens is held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month in Imabari's arcade shopping street. It's a vibrant space where you can enjoy direct interaction with producers.
📅 【2026】2nd & 4th Sundays Monthly 📍 Imabari Shopping Street Arcade 💴 Admission Free 🅿️ Nearby coin parking lots, etc. 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
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Marche・Local Products
Setouchi Minato Marche
🥐 Imabari Port's Popular Large-Scale Morning Market & Marche A large gathering of local farmers' fresh vegetables, Setouchi seafood, popular food trucks, handmade crafts, sweets, and many other shops along the seaside! Enjoy your holiday while feeling the sea breeze.
Imabari's largest regular marche, held around the Minato Koryu Center 'Harbary'. It takes place regularly on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month, a popular event bustling with people of all ages.
📅 【2026】Every 2nd & 4th Sunday 📍 Around Minato Koryu Center Harbary 💴 Admission Free 🅿️ Available (around Harbary and temporary parking lots, etc.) 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
📝 Information is current as of writing. Dates, contents, and fees are subject to change. Please check the official website before visiting.

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