- Dates & time
- May 3, 2026 (Sun) - May 5, 2026 (Tue) Varies by district
- cost
- Free
- location
- Various locations in Higashinada Ward (Mikage, Motoyama, Sumiyoshi, Honjo, Uozaki)
There are 2 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Various locations in Higashinada Ward (Mikage, Motoyama, Sumiyoshi, Honjo, Uozaki), and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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Why You Should Visit
A traditional festival dating back to the Edo period. 32 danjiri (festival floats) from across Higashinada Ward parade through multiple districts over three days. Highlights include the Mikage Danjiri Parade on May 3rd, and the Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine Annual Festival and Motoyama Danjiri Parade on May 4th–5th.
NOTE
Mikage: May 3 from 17:45 / Mikage Classe south road & Hanshin Mikage Sta. south area
Motoyama: May 4, 12:30–14:30 / North of JR Settsu-Motoyama Sta.
Sumiyoshi: May 4–5 / Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine
Please check the official website for the full parade schedule.
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