Ebisunomiya Tenman Shrine Autumn Festival 2026

period: October 8, 2026 (Thu) - October 9, 2026 (Fri)
cost: Free to watch
Venue & access: Ebisunomiya Tenman Shrine and its eight parish districts, Shikama, Himeji About a 10-minute walk southwest from Shikama Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway. There is no temporary parking nearby and roads are closed during the festival, so public transport is the reliable option.

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Ebisunomiya Tenman Shrine and its eight parish districts, Shikama, Himeji. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

The autumn festival of Shikama in Himeji, held every year on 8 and 9 October and also known as the Shikama Festival. The centrepiece is the daiba-neri, designated an important intangible folk cultural property by the city: of roughly 80 bearers, 24 crouch under the float's base and lift a yatai weighing close to two tonnes on their shoulders alone. The moment the float leaves the ground and appears to float is why this is known as a festival of raw strength. Eight parish districts bring out their floats: Higashibori, Tokura, Miyuki, Sakaemachi, Tamachi, Shimizu, Kitahosoe and Ose.

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Daiba-neri

Of about 80 bearers, 24 go under the float's base and carry the deck on their shoulders alone
Performed during the float procession and the entry into the shrine
Designated an important intangible folk cultural property by Himeji City in 2007

The eight parish districts

Higashibori / Tokura / Miyuki / Sakaemachi / Tamachi / Shimizu / Kitahosoe / Ose

* The dates are fixed each year as 8 and 9 October. Schedules, procession routes and road closures are announced locally shortly beforehand.

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出典: 姫路市公式サイト（恵美酒宮天満神社秋季例祭台場練り）

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FAQ

Does it cost anything to watch?

Watching is free and needs no booking. It takes place in the shrine grounds and on the streets of the parish districts.

When can I see the daiba-neri?

It is performed during the float procession and when the floats enter the shrine. Times differ by district, so check the local information on the day.

Are the dates the same every year?

Yes, it is fixed on 8 and 9 October each year. The days of the week change from year to year.