Why You Should Visit
The most important grand festival at Ikuta Shrine, praying for the safety and prosperity of the Chuo-ku and Hyogo-ku communities on an 11-district, 11-year rotation. Kagura dance, bugaku, and local traditional arts are dedicated inside the shrine. The Shinkoshiki procession is also held in conjunction — either on the afternoon of April 15 or on a nearby auspicious day chosen each year — with over 500 participants stretching for about 1km through Kobe's streets. Osaki Taiko drums, the Sarutahiko deity, Kajiwara warriors, lion dances, adorned children, and a 100-plus-person adult mikoshi announce spring in Kobe beneath blooming double cherry blossoms.
Essentials
- location
- Ikuta Shrine (1-2-1 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
- period
- April 15, 2026 (Wed)
- Time
- From 10:00
- cost
- Free to watch
- Links
- access
- About 10 minutes walk from JR Sannomiya or Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station. About 5 minutes from Subway Sannomiya Station. Located in the heart of downtown with excellent access.
- NOTE
- The host district rotates every 11 years. Check the official website for the 2026 host district. The Shinkoshiki procession date is chosen each year — either the afternoon of April 15 or a nearby auspicious day. Check the official website for the 2026 schedule.
出典: 生田神社公式サイト
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