Matsuri Festivals
Arai Shrine Autumn Festival
Oct 10 – Oct 11, 10:00–14:00 · Arai Shrine, Takasago · Hyogo
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Dates
- Oct 10 – Oct 11, 2026, 10:00–14:00
About this event
SummaryArai Shrine Autumn Festival featuring traditional Niwaka Daiko drumming and local performing arts.
Highlights
- Niwaka Daiko: Traditional drumming passed down since the Edo period
- Elaborate floats (yamatane) parading through the town
- Performers (maiko and noriko) singing local songs
- Shamisen musical accompaniment
- Short theatrical performances during the procession
- Food stalls (yatai) and food trucks in shrine grounds
Details
The Arai Shrine Autumn Festival is a vibrant local event celebrating community culture. The main attraction is the Niwaka Daiko, a drumming tradition inherited from the Edo period. Each year the festival adopts a unique theme. The event features a lively procession where floats, dancers, and performers move through the town. Carriers sing local songs while shamisen musicians provide accompaniment. Short plays are performed as part of the parade. The atmosphere is filled with excitement as shrine entrances are decorated and events take place. Food vendors, including yatai and food trucks, set up within the shrine grounds to serve attendees during the festival period.
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