Ogo Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival 2026

Why You Should Visit

The autumn grand festival of Ogo Hachiman Shrine in Ogo-cho, Kita Ward, is usually held on the first Sunday of October. Its centrepiece, the Otabi Shinji procession, is a designated intangible folk cultural property of Kobe and is said to have begun about 200 years ago as a prayer for good harvests. A futon-daiko drum float and a large portable shrine lead a procession out to the otabisho resting place, passing between rice fields ready for harvest. Back in the shrine grounds the mikoshi are jostled together, and four young shrine dancers perform a sacred dance. A chance to see a satoyama village festival up close.

Essentials

location

Ogo Hachiman Shrine

period

October 4, 2026 (Sun)

cost

No admission fee has been announced (shrine festival)

Links

Official Website

Kobe · Gluten-free

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access

About a 3-minute walk from the Hachimanmae stop on Shinki Bus routes 15 and 115.

NOTE

Otabi Shinji

The 16 parish districts are split into four groups that take turns running the festival each year
Bearers lift the futon-daiko float overhead to the call of "Dokkoi makase"
The procession winds through narrow lanes and rice fields to the otabisho

Ogo Hachiman Shrine

Said to have been founded in 1151. Its archery rite (Oyumi Shinji) is a designated intangible cultural property of Hyogo Prefecture

*Enquiries: Ogo Hachiman Shrine 078-959-0436

FAQ

How is the date set?

Kobe's Kita Ward office describes the Otabi Shinji as usually held on the first Sunday of October.

What can I see?

The Otabi Shinji procession of futon-daiko and mikoshi to the otabisho, the jostling of the mikoshi in the shrine grounds, and a dance offered by four shrine dancers.

Who can I contact?

Ogo Hachiman Shrine (078-959-0436).

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