Arai Shrine Autumn Festival 2026｜10/10〜10/11 Access & Fees

Dates & time: October 10, 2026 (Sat) - October 11, 2026 (Sun) ・Oct 10 (Sat) eve festival from 9:15 (Koshikitori rite from 19:00)
・Oct 11 (Sun) main festival from 9:30 (float clashes 16:30–20:00, Niwaka Daiko enters the shrine around 22:00)
cost: No viewing fee information published
Venue & access: Arai Shrine About 7 minutes' walk west of Arai Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway. The shrine asks visitors to avoid coming by car during the festival, as its parking lots fill up.

There are 1 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Arai Shrine. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

The autumn grand festival of Arai Shrine in Arai-cho, Takasago, held on the Saturday and Sunday closest to October 10. Its signature is Niwaka Daiko, a Takasago City folk cultural property performed by the shrine's youth association, which tours the neighborhood on both days to stage its show; the 2026 piece is "Uesugi Kenshin: The Battle of Kawanakajima." There is also a mikoshi procession, drum floats from six neighborhoods entering the shrine, and float clashes at Azami Park on the evening of the main day. Food trucks set up in the shrine grounds.

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Niwaka Daiko

The 2026 piece is "Uesugi Kenshin: The Battle of Kawanakajima"
Tours the neighborhood on both days; the route schedule is posted around town

Food trucks in the shrine grounds

Goshuin stamps

No goshuin on the 10th and 11th because of the festival (pre-written goshuin are not offered either)

*Times are planned and may change

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FAQ

When is it held each year?

On the Saturday and Sunday closest to October 10. In 2026, the eve is Saturday, October 10 and the main day is Sunday, October 11.

What is Niwaka Daiko?

A festival performing art handed down by the Arai Shrine youth association and designated a Takasago City folk cultural property. It tours the neighborhood on both festival days; the 2026 piece is "Uesugi Kenshin: The Battle of Kawanakajima."

Can I go by car?

The shrine's parking may be full during the festival, and the shrine asks visitors to avoid driving. Arai Station on the Sanyo line is about a 7-minute walk.

Who can I contact for details?

Arai Shrine (079-442-0658).