Gangara Fire Festival 2026

Essentials

location

Central Ikeda (Shiroyama-cho / Tateishi-cho) and Mt. Satsuki

period

August 24, 2026 (Mon)

Time

17:00ごろ〜22:00ごろ（大一文字・大文字の点灯は19:30）※小雨決行

cost

Free (open street viewing)

Links

• Official Website

access

Right off Ikeda Station (Hankyu Takarazuka Line) — the torch route passes the station's east crossing. Roads are restricted on the day; use the temporary parking at Tsujigaike Park (8:00–23:00) or come by train.

TAGS

History Heritage Night View Free Cheap Events Festivals

View on map

NOTE

[Schedule for 24 August (runs in light rain)]
* Shiroyama-cho
- 19:30 Dai-ichimonji lit
- around 19:30 great torch and children's torches leave Aburakake Jizo
- around 20:15 near Hello Work
- around 20:45 left turn at the Ikeda Station east crossing
- around 21:00 in front of City Hall
- around 22:00 arrival at the Shiroyama crossing

* Tateishi-cho
- around 17:00 children's torches leave Hoshinomiya
- around 18:00 Urban Greening Botanical Garden
- 19:30 Daimonji lighting rite
- around 20:30 return to Hoshinomiya

[Background]
- Dates from 1644; prays for protection from fire and household safety
- Designated intangible folk cultural property of Osaka Prefecture

[Notes]
- Traffic restrictions along the route (see the city's official map)
- Inquiries: Ikeda City Tourism Association

出典: 池田市公式サイト・池田市観光協会