Kango Shrine Annual Grand Festival 2026

Dates & time: October 16, 2026 (Fri) - October 17, 2026 (Sat) ・Fri Oct 16: Eve festival from 18:00
・Sat Oct 17: Main festival from 10:00 (procession departs 12:00)
cost: Not stated by the organizer
Venue & access: Kango Shrine, Kangocho, Nara City 5 min on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station

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Why You Should Visit

The autumn grand festival of Kango Shrine, held every year on October 16 and 17 just a short walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. On the evening of the 16th, the eve festival features a kagura sacred music and dance offering, with night stalls set up in the shrine grounds. On the 17th, after the main rite, a procession sets off at noon: a portable shrine (mikoshi), tengu, children's floats and lion dancers parade through the streets of central Nara. An easy add-on to a day around Nara Park or Naramachi.

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

In the procession

Portable shrine (mikoshi)
Tengu
Children's floats
Lion dancers

*Schedule and times may change

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FAQ

When are the night stalls open?

Night stalls are listed for the evening of the eve festival on October 16, which starts at 18:00.

When does the procession leave the shrine?

The procession departs at 12:00 on October 17, following the main rite that begins at 10:00.

What is the nearest station?

Kintetsu Nara Station is a 5-minute walk away; JR Nara Station is about 13 minutes on foot.