Japan Monkey Park in Inuyama, Aichi, is holding its summer night festival "Monpa no Yomatsuri" on select dates from August through September 2026. The park extends its operating hours until 8:00 PM, letting guests enjoy illuminated rides and a rotating lineup of evening events under the summer sky.
Monpa no Yomatsuri: Summer Night Festival
Dates (Cancelled in case of rain)
- August 8 (Sat), August 13 (Thu) to 15 (Sat), August 22 (Sat), August 29 (Sat)
- September 5 (Sat), September 12 (Sat), September 19 (Sat) to 22 (Tue/holiday)
Hours
9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Some areas close earlier: the pool area closes at 4:00 PM; the Events Hall, Wanda Village Quest, Monpara Area, Open Stage, Da Vinci Pinch, Young Sun Tower, and connecting gate close at 5:00 PM.
Main Events
Fireworks are launched at 7:45 PM every festival night, with additional events rotating by date:
| Date | Event 1 | Event 2 |
|---|---|---|
| August 8 (Sat) | Monpa-kun Appearance | Festival Mini-Games |
| August 13 (Thu)–15 (Sat) | Taiko Show | Festival Mini-Games |
| August 22 (Sat) & 29 (Sat) | Night Crown Show | Festival Mini-Games |
| September 5 (Sat), 12 (Sat), 19 (Sat) | Sumikkogurashi are Coming! — Sumikkogurashi Ondo | — |
| September 20 (Sun)–22 (Tue/holiday) | NIGHT Bubble Show | — |
Fireworks
NIGHT Bubble Show
Taiko Show
Light-Up
Spotlight: Sumikkogurashi are Coming! — Sumikkogurashi Ondo
Shirokuma, Tonkatsu, and Tokage appearing on September 5 (left to right)
The beloved Sumikkogurashi characters will appear at the park for a special event where visitors can dance along to the "Sumikkogurashi Ondo." It is a fun summer memory-maker for both kids and adults alike.
Character Appearance Schedule
- September 5 (Sat): Shirokuma, Tonkatsu, Tokage
- September 12 (Sat): Shirokuma, Penguin?, Neko
- September 19 (Sat): Tonkatsu, Tokage, Ebi Fry no Shippo
"3 PM Discount" — Enjoy the Park for Less from Late Afternoon
A discount campaign called the "3 PM Discount" (15-ji kara wari) lets guests skip the hottest part of the day and enter the park from 3:00 PM onwards at reduced admission rates. Details on specific discounted prices are available on the Japan Monkey Park official website.
- Official Website: https://www.japan-monkeypark.jp/
- Summer Events: https://www.japan-monkeypark.jp/special/2026summer/
- Pool (Monpuru): https://www.japan-monkeypark.jp/pool/
