Jonan Matsuri 2026｜10/18(Sun)

Dates & time: October 18, 2026 (Sun) The portable shrines set out just after noon and return in the evening
cost: Free to watch
Venue & access: Jonangu Shrine and the surrounding parish area (procession) About a 15-minute walk (roughly 3 minutes by taxi) from Takeda Station on the Karasuma subway line or the Kintetsu Kyoto line. By car, the shrine has free parking (200 spaces during festival periods).

There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Jonangu Shrine and the surrounding parish area (procession), and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Jonangu Shrine in Fushimi, Kyoto holds this autumn procession festival, a rite that dates back to the late Heian period. Just after noon three portable shrines leave the grounds and are carried through the parish neighbourhoods, and at dusk they return to the shrine among lanterns and torches. It has long been known by the nickname "Mochi Matsuri". Watching is free, and the shrine is within walking distance of Takeda Station, so it fits easily into a half-day around southern Kyoto.

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Order of the day

Just after noon: the three portable shrines set out
They are carried through the parish neighbourhoods
Evening: the shrines return to the grounds among lanterns and torches

Nickname

Long known as the "Mochi Matsuri"

*Dates and times may change. Check the official Jonangu Shrine website for the latest information.

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FAQ

Is there a charge to watch?

Watching is free and open to all, and no reservation is needed.

Where can I see the portable shrines?

Three portable shrines leave Jonangu Shrine just after noon and are carried through the parish neighbourhoods. Their return at dusk can be seen around the shrine grounds.

When is the festival held?

It is usually held on the third Sunday of October. In 2026 it is scheduled for Sunday, October 18.