Matsuri Festivals
Gakuza's Dashi Festival
Oct 10 – Oct 11, 18:00–23:00 · Agata District, Fukuchiyama · Kyoto
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Dates
- Oct 10 – Oct 11, 2026, 18:00–23:00
About this event
SummaryExperience the Festival of Ichinomiya Shrine, a unique traditional culture designated as an intangible cultural asset of Kyoto Prefecture, featuring over 100 years of history.
Highlights
- Traditional music and lively procession
- Two-story rotating floats (Nikai no Meguriyama)
- Drum floats (Taiko Yatai)
- Children's portable shrines (Kodomo Mikoshi)
- Sacred tree mikoshi (Mikokunouchou)
Details
This festival celebrates the deity of the Gakuza area, also known as the Ekita District's Guardian Shrine. The event showcases 'Gakuza's Dashi' (or 'Ekita no Dashi'), a unique tradition using rich mountain bounty to craft themes from ancient and modern stories. The procession includes 'Shimo Dashi' floats, drum floats, and children's mikoshi, culminating in the festival. A special feature is the 'sacred tree mikoshi,' made from a single tree, which conveys ancient beliefs to the present day. The festival music is vibrant, and the atmosphere is filled with traditional culture.
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