Jul 11 – Jul 12, 2026
Spirit of Japan Riverside 2026 at White Park
Spirit of Japan Riverside runs July 11–12, 2026 at White Park with Japanese festival food, sake tastings, cultural programming, and live performances. Hours are 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9:00 p.m. Sunday.
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Spirit of Japan Riverside returns July 11–12, 2026 at White Park (3936 Chestnut St, Riverside). The official Riverside page schedules Saturday 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday noon to 9:00 p.m., with Japanese festival food vendors, sake tastings, shopping, cultural experiences, and live performances.
Tickets
General admission pricing tiers publish on the organizer site, with advance tiers listed through July 10 and higher at-door pricing after the festival opens. VIP packages include expanded sake tastings and early entry per spirit-jpn.com/riverside.
The organizer notes the tuna cutting show is cancelled for 2026; food vendors, sake, and performances proceed as scheduled.
Practical planning
White Park sits in central Riverside, accessible from the 91 freeway. Pair the weekend with Lotus Festival or Oxnard Obon if you are mapping an Inland Empire loop the same July weekend.
When: July 11–12, 2026
Where: White Park, 3936 Chestnut St, Riverside, CA 92501
Check spirit-jpn.com/riverside for vendor lists and ticket updates.
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