Awashima Shrine Autumn Grand Festival (Amazake Festival) 2026

Dates & time: October 3, 2026 (Sat) 11:00〜
cost: Free (the amazake offering is also free)
Venue & access: Awashima Shrine, Kada, Wakayama City About a 20-minute walk from Nankai Kada Line's Kada Station.

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn festival at Awashima Shrine in Kada. Since the enshrined deity Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto is regarded as the god of sake brewing, amazake made from new-harvest rice is offered in thanks. Worshippers receive free amazake, said to bring good health through the coming winter. It's a different side of a shrine better known for its doll-memorial rites.

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About the festival

Amazake made from new-harvest rice is offered at the shrine, honoring Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto as the god of sake brewing
Worshippers receive free amazake said to bring health through the winter

※Enquiries: Awashima Shrine (073-459-0043)

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FAQ

Is it free to take part?

Yes, it's free. The amazake given to worshippers is also free.

What happens at the festival?

It's a ritual offering amazake made from new-harvest rice, in thanks to the deity as the god of sake brewing. Worshippers are then given amazake said to bring health through the winter.

Can I get there by train?

Yes, it's about a 20-minute walk from Nankai Kada Line's Kada Station.