Kifune Shrine Summer Festival: Amagasaki Danjiri 2026

Essentials

location

Kifune Shrine and its surroundings (from south of Hanshin Amagasaki Station to the road west of the shrine)

period

August 1, 2026 (Sat) - August 2, 2026 (Sun)

cost

Free to watch

Links

• Official Website

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access

About a 10-min walk southwest from Amagasaki Station (Hanshin Main Line)
Traffic restrictions are in place nearby during the festival, so public transport is recommended.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kifune Shrine and its surroundings (from south of Hanshin Amagasaki Station to the road west of the shrine), and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Typical schedule

31 July, from evening: test hauling around the shrine and shopping streets

1 Aug, from about 9:30: floats tour the neighbourhoods / 18:30: parade departs from south of Hanshin Amagasaki Station / about 20:00: floats enter the shrine

2 Aug, from about 9:30: floats tour the neighbourhoods / 18:00: yama-awase on the road west of the shrine

All activity ends by 22:00.

Yama-awase

Two facing floats rear up their fronts and clash, each crew trying to land a beam called the katasebo on the opposing float — a form particular to Amagasaki.

※The above reflects a typical year. Times for 2026 are announced on the official site.

※Enquiries: Kifune Shrine (06-6411-0170)

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