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Kashima Shrine Autumn Festival

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · Kashima Shrine, Minabe · Wakayama

Dates

  • Sun, Oct 18, 2026

About this event

Summary
Experience the vibrant Kushima Shrine Autumn Festival, a traditional event featuring a grand procession of portable shrines and floats under the autumn sky.

Highlights
• Grand procession of portable shrines (mikoshi) and festival floats
• Traditional lion dances and boat-shaped floats
• Rare "Minami-do Nogu Gyoretsu" procession (held once every three years)
• Designated intangible folk cultural property of the town
• Entertainment for a large number of visitors

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Event details come from organizers' websites and web searches. They are not guaranteed to be accurate. Check the official website before you go. Times are Japan time (JST).