Oeyama Shuten-doji Festival 2026｜10/25(Sun) Access & Fees

Dates & time: October 25, 2026 (Sun) 9:30–15:00
cost: Not yet announced
Venue & access: Shuten-doji no Sato, Mt. Oe (around Oeyama Green Lodge) From Oe Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway Miyafuku Line, take the city bus (Oeyama-no-Ie Line) about 18 minutes to Oeyama-no-Ie. By car, about 35 minutes from Maizuru-Oe IC on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway.

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn festival devoted to oni (Japanese demons), held every year at Shuten-doji no Sato at the foot of Mt. Oe in Fukuchiyama, the mountain where legend says the warrior Minamoto no Raiko slew the demon king Shuten-doji. 2026 is the 45th edition. A procession of armoured warriors re-enacts the legend, and last year's programme also featured a demon portable shrine, a demon play corner for children and a demon-themed walk. Festivals built entirely around oni are rare in Japan, making this a memorable family day out in rural northern Kyoto. The 33rd Kimen (Demon Mask) Festival is held the same day, with a tent village and the Oni no Sato market selling local food, crafts and specialities.

NOTE

Last year's programme (44th, 2025)

Eve festival: PR event at the Fukuchiyama Station north exit, then a Hyakki Yagyo (night parade of demons) from Oe Post Office to Konpira Shrine in the evening
Main festival: demon warrior procession, demon portable shrine, demon play corner, demon-themed walk

*The 2026 eve festival and programme are announced on the organising committee's official X account

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出典: 大江まちづくり住民協議会（大江山酒呑童子祭り実行委員会事務局）

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FAQ

What is the festival like?

It is an oni festival based on the Mt. Oe demon-slaying legend. Last year featured a warrior procession of Minamoto no Raiko's band, a demon portable shrine and a demon play corner for children.

Can I get there by public transport?

Yes. From Oe Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway, the city bus (Oeyama-no-Ie Line) takes about 18 minutes to the Oeyama-no-Ie stop.

Where can I check the programme?

They are posted on the official X account of the Oeyama Shuten-doji Festival committee. For enquiries, contact the committee (Oe Machizukuri residents' council, 0773-56-1055).