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Katsuyama Danjiri Festival

Oct 19 – Oct 20 · Katsuyama Town Preservation District, Maniwa · Okayama

Dates

  • Oct 19 – Oct 20, 2026

About this event

Summary
An autumn festival in Katsuyama, Maniwa City, where nine ornate floats collide in a display reminiscent of sumo wrestling.

Highlights
  • Head-on collisions of nine danjiri floats
  • Shouts of "Oisaa!" and ringing bells
  • Thunderous impact sounds
  • Competition similar to sumo wrestling


Details
This picturesque event is held at five shrines in the castle town of Katsuyama: Takada Shrine, Kōō Shrine, Ichinomiya Shrine, Suzugami Shrine, and Gyokun Shrine. The beautifully decorated floats rush forward and crash into each other with a resounding noise, creating a lively atmosphere. The timing and strength of the clashes are the main attractions of the festival.

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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).