23rd Mandoro Fire Festival 2026

Dates & time: August 8, 2026 (Sat) 16:05〜（ステージ）／19:00〜たいまつ・ちょうちん行列スタート
Price & booking: Free No booking or fee to watch. Torch and lantern bearers are chosen by lottery: applications ran 1–19 July 2026 with results emailed by 23 July (50 lantern places for ages 4 to 3rd grade, 50 torch places for 4th grade and above, including adults).
Venue & access: Senri River banks (Kayano) and Kayano Square at Minoh Q's Mall Directly connected to Minoh-Kayano Station (Kita-Osaka Kyuko) via the Q's Mall CENTER wing. By car, it's right at the north end of Shin-Midosuji (Route 423); the mall's parking (about 1,800 spaces) is available.

There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Senri River banks (Kayano) and Kayano Square at Minoh Q's Mall, and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A traditional fire festival of Minoh's Kayano district, revived and carried on by the local community. At 19:00, a procession of torches and paper lanterns slowly follows the Senri River, the line of flames reflecting off the water. Meanwhile Kayano Square at Minoh Q's Mall hosts yosakoi naruko dancing, jazz dance and fire performances. Directly connected to Minoh-Kayano Station and free to watch, it's an easy summer evening out.

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

Alongside

Harappa Paradise Kayano (16:00–21:00)
Panel exhibition: 11–20 July and 1–8 August at the Minoh Citizens' Activity Center

Rain

The torch and lantern procession moves to Sunday 9 August
The Kayano Square stage programme is cancelled in rain, with no rain date

Background

"Mandoro" is an old Obon-season folk rite of Hakunoshima in Minoh
It is said to have travelled from Mt. Atago in Kyoto along the Saigoku Kaido road
Once all ten Kayano villages held it at the same time: each hamlet took fire from its own Atago shrine and carried it down, and the torches lined up in a single row across the mountainside
Today's festival is that rite, revived by residents themselves

Inquiries

Secretariat: Shimin Katsudo Forum Minoh, tel 072-722-2666

*Follow the marshals' guidance around the open flames.

History Heritage Free Cheap Family Night View

出典: まんどろ火祭り実行委員会公式チラシ（第23回）・箕面市観光協会・NPO法人みのお山麓保全委員会（由来）

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FAQ

What happens if it rains?

The torch and lantern procession moves to the next day, Sunday August 9. The stage shows are cancelled in rain with no alternate date.

Is it good for kids?

Yes — with the station and mall right there, toilets and food are easy, which makes it family-friendly. The procession carries open flames, so follow the marshals' guidance while watching.