Kinosaki Autumn Festival 2026｜10/14〜10/15 Access & Fees

period: October 14, 2026 (Wed) - October 15, 2026 (Thu)
cost: Free to watch
Venue & access: Kinosaki Onsen town (Shisho Shrine and around) About a 5-min walk from Kinosaki-Onsen Station (JR San'in Line). On the days, the town center (the road between Tsukimi Bridge and Jizoyu Bridge) is closed to vehicles. Temporary parking is at Kinosaki Elementary School (14th 14:00–21:00, 15th 9:00–22:00).

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kinosaki Onsen town (Shisho Shrine and around), and 5 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

The autumn festival of Shisho Shrine at the heart of the hot spring town, handed down for about 300 years. October 14 is the eve (yoimiya) and October 15 the main day (honmiya). Over the two days the upper district’s float and the middle and lower districts’ danjiri floats repeatedly clash in the streets in bouts called “seri,” climaxing at dusk on the 15th at Ohashi Bridge in front of Ichinoyu. It is held every year on October 14 and 15 regardless of the day of the week, and watching is free. Traffic restrictions apply in the hot spring town on both days.

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How the festival works

The centre of the hot spring town is divided at Shisho Shrine into the upper district and the middle and lower districts. The upper district’s float, called the “dai,” accompanies the shrine’s portable shrine, and it clashes with the middle and lower districts’ danjiri in bouts called “seri.” Seri take place around town over the two days, climaxing on the evening of the 15th in front of Ichinoyu (Ohashi Bridge).

Before you go

Some ryokan do not take reservations on the two festival days
The main street through the town is closed to traffic for long periods, so public transport is recommended

*Procession times and the places and times of each seri have not been published officially

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FAQ

When is it held each year?

Every year on October 14 (eve) and 15 (main day), regardless of the day of the week.

What is the highlight?

The seri clash at dusk on the 15th at Ohashi Bridge in front of Ichinoyu.

Can I go by car?

The town centre is closed to traffic. A temporary car park is available at Kinosaki Elementary School (14th 14:00–21:00, 15th 9:00–22:00), but public transport is recommended.