Izushi Castle Festival 2026｜11/3(Tue) Access & Fees

Dates & time: November 3, 2026 (Tue) 9:00–16:15
cost: Free to watch
Venue & access: Around the Izushi Castle ruins Take a Zentan Bus from JR Toyooka Station and get off at "Izushi." By car, use the municipal or private car parks nearby.

There are 2 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Around the Izushi Castle ruins, and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn festival held every November 3 (Culture Day) in Izushi, the old castle town of the Tajima region. In past years the highlights around the Izushi Castle ruins have been a children's feudal-lord procession and the daimyo procession with spear-throwing, where retainers in period costume toss decorated spears to one another as they march. Local folk performances and a rice-cake scattering round out the day, making it an easy family outing combined with a stroll through the castle town. Held in light rain. In 2026 the day opens with a ceremony at 9:00; the children's procession starts at 12:30 and the spear-throwing procession at 14:00. Eirakukan Kabuki actors also parade through town, and the rice-cake scattering at 16:00 closes the day.

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Main events in past years

Children's daimyo procession (about 100 children)
Daimyo procession with spear-throwing (about 30 retainers)
Hike up to the Ariko-yama Castle ruins
Local folk performances
Performances by students of the Professional College of Arts and Tourism
Rice-cake scattering (mochi-maki)
Eirakukan Kabuki street procession and stage greeting (2026)
Festival plaza tent village and stalls (all day)

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FAQ

When is it held each year?

Every year on November 3 (Culture Day). In 2026 that is Tuesday, November 3, a public holiday. It goes ahead in light rain.

What time does the procession start?

In 2026 the children's procession runs 12:30–13:30 and the spear-throwing procession 14:00–15:50, both through the streets of Izushi.

Is there parking?

There are municipal and private car parks around the venue.