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Matsuri Festivals

Saijo Festival

Oct 10 – Oct 17 · Various locations in Saijo City · Saijō, Ehime

Dates

  • Oct 10 – Oct 17, 2026

About this event

Summary
The Saijo Festival is a grand religious celebration in Japan honoring the gods for a bountiful harvest.

Highlights
• Early morning procession of sacred objects from Iso Shrine
• Parade of over 80 ornate festival floats and portable shrines
• Entry into the Kamo River
• Spectacular scene reminiscent of a grand festival scroll

Details
The event is a collective term for the autumn festivals of four shrines: Kamo Shrine, Ishioka Shrine, Iso Shrine, and Iizumi Shrine. The festivities take place on the 15th and 16th of the month. Throughout the day, the procession moves through the streets, featuring a designated resting place and a performance in front of the main hall. The sight of the floats and shrines creates a lavish atmosphere that is rare even on a national scale.

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