Hattasho Danjiri Festival 2026｜10/16〜10/18 Access & Fees

Dates & time: October 16, 2026 (Fri) - October 18, 2026 (Sun) ・Fri 10/16: Eve run (yoibiki)
・Sat 10/17: Main day (shrine entry from 7:50, Shindo parade 12:45–16:00)
・Sun 10/18: Final run (afternoon runs split into the west and east districts)
cost: Free to watch
Venue & access: Hachita Shrine and the Hattasho district (Naka Ward, Sakai) The Shindo parade area is about a 10-minute walk from Tsukuno Station (JR Hanwa Line). For Hachita Shrine, take a Nankai bus bound for Tsukuno-ekimae from Fukai Station (Senboku Line) to Suzunomiya Danchi Higashiguchi, then walk about 5 minutes. Parking is prohibited on the parade route and surrounding roads.

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Why You Should Visit

The autumn festival of the Hattasho district in Sakai's Naka Ward, held every October, when danjiri floats from eight towns are hauled through the neighborhood over three days. All eight are Kishiwada-style floats, and the festival closes out Sakai's danjiri season. The highlight is the shrine entry at Hachita Shrine on the morning of Saturday 10/17, the main day — the only time the eight towns run together in a line — followed by the Shindo parade from 12:45 to 16:00. Watching is free, and it is a good chance to see Kishiwada-style floats without going to Kishiwada.

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Timetable & Map

NOTE

Participating towns (8)

West four: Handaiji-cho, Kena-cho, Hiraoka-cho, Ebaraji-cho
East four: Horiage-cho, Hattakita-machi, Hattaminaminocho, Higashi-Horiage
All eight are Kishiwada-style floats

Changes for 2026

The Oike parade on Sun 10/18 is cancelled

On the day

Floats change direction suddenly, so watching right beside the route is dangerous
On the Shindo parade route, the stretch between Daiso (the organizers' headquarters) and Lawson is narrow, and pedestrians are not allowed to walk against the direction of the floats

※Schedule and route subject to change

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FAQ

What time should I arrive to see the shrine entry?

On Saturday 10/17, the main day, the eight towns' floats gather at Hachita Shrine at 7:50 and the shrine entry begins. The shrine entry is the only time the eight towns run together in a line.

Is there an Oike parade this year?

The Oike parade on Sunday 10/18 is cancelled for 2026, and on the afternoon of the 18th the floats run separately in the west and east districts. The Shindo parade on Saturday 10/17 (12:45–16:00) goes ahead as planned.

Can I watch with children?

Yes. Floats change direction suddenly, so a spot set back from the route is safer than right beside it.