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Benten Night Stalls at Itsukushima Shrine, Sumoto — June 23, 2026

Itsukushima Shrine (Awaji Island Benzaiten)

location
Itsukushima Shrine (Awaji Island Benzaiten)
period
June 23, 2026 (Tue)
Time
Early afternoon to around 20:00
cost
Free admission (stall food and games are paid)

Why You Should Visit

A beloved early-summer tradition at Itsukushima Shrine — known as Awaji Island's Benzaiten — in central Sumoto, held each June on days ending in 3 (the 3rd, 13th and 23rd). Festival stalls fill the shrine grounds from early afternoon until around 8 pm, drawing locals of all ages. Pair it with a stroll through Sumoto's retro castle-town streets for a relaxed island evening.

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Essentials

location
Itsukushima Shrine (Awaji Island Benzaiten)
period
June 23, 2026 (Tue)
Time
Early afternoon to around 20:00
cost
Free admission (stall food and games are paid)
Where to stay nearby
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access
About a 10-minute walk from the Sumoto Expressway Bus Center. From Kobe, take an expressway bus to Sumoto; by car, about 15 minutes from the Sumoto IC.
NOTE
[Series dates]
- June 3 (Wed), 13 (Sat) and 23 (Tue) — held on days ending in 3 every year. This is the final 2026 edition

* May be cancelled in bad weather
* Inquiries: Itsukushima Shrine, 0799-22-0049

出典: 厳島神社公式サイト

FAQ

What time should I go?
Stalls run from early afternoon until around 20:00; evening hours have the liveliest festival atmosphere.
Are there other dates?
Yes — it's held every June on days ending in 3. In 2026 that means June 3, 13 and 23.
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