Matsuri Festivals
Shiwaki Yoshino Shrine Festival
Oct 10 – Oct 11 · Shiwaki Yoshino Shrine, Minami · Tokushima
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Dates
- Oct 10 – Oct 11, 2026
About this event
SummaryExperience the vibrant Shiwaki Yoshino Shrine Autumn Festival, a traditional celebration featuring portable shrine processions and cultural floats.
Highlights
• Portable shrine (mikoshi) carried through streets
• Drum procession accompanying the parade
• Danjiri (decorative festival floats) on display
• Unique tradition of taking the shrine to the sea
Details
The Shiwaki Yoshino Shrine Festival is part of a series of autumn events held in the Yuki region, including areas like Nishi-no-ji, Kigi, Nishi-Yuki, and Izari. The main festival occurs on October 10th (Saturday) and 11th (Sunday). On the eve of the festival, the portable shrine is carried from the afternoon, accompanied by a drum procession, while the danjiri are displayed for viewing. The main festival day features the portable shrine being carried from 9:00 AM to approximately 3:00 PM, followed by a special afternoon ceremony where the shrine is taken to the sea. This event showcases rich cultural traditions and community participation in the Yuki area.
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