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Iyo Mishima Autumn Festival

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Shikoku Chuo City, Shikokuchuo · Ehime

Dates

  • Fri, Oct 23, 2026

About this event

Summary
A traditional autumn festival featuring elaborate drum parades through the city.

Highlights
• Luxurious boat taiko and adult taiko dashi parades
• Powerful shouts and chants by participants
• Support from local oyster farmers
• Ornate fūdaiko and otafukudai platforms

Details
The Iyo Mishima Autumn Festival is a cultural event where participants parade through the former Iyo Mishima city area. The procession includes magnificent drums and platforms accompanied by energetic vocal performances. Local residents, specifically oyster farmers known as kakifu, support the event. The festival showcases traditional customs with splendid boat taiko and adult taiko dashi moving in sync with rhythmic shouts.

Schedule
• Mishima and Toyooka areas: October 21 to 23
• Samukawa area: October 20 to 22

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