Sone Tenmangu Autumn Festival 2026

Why You Should Visit

The autumn grand festival of Sone Tenmangu, a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning. Highlights are the Takewari rite, in which flag-topped bamboo poles over 10 m long are slammed against the ground until they split, and the Hitotsumono rite, where a child with the character 八 on the forehead rides into the shrine on horseback wearing a flowered hat. Brightly colored futon-yatai floats with stacked quilted roofs clash in the grounds, and after dusk the lit-up floats glow against the night sky. One of the Banshu autumn festivals.

Essentials

location: Sone Tenmangu Shrine
period: October 13, 2026 (Tue) - October 14, 2026 (Wed)
cost: Free to watch
Links: Official Website
Kobe · Gluten-free
access: About a 3-minute walk from Sone Station (Sanyo Electric Railway). There is no parking at the venue, so public transport is recommended.
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出典: 高砂市観光交流ビューロー

FAQ

When is the Sone Tenmangu Autumn Festival 2026?

It is held every year on October 13 and 14 at Sone Tenmangu. In 2026 that falls on Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14. Check the official notices for the timing of each rite.

Is there parking?

There is no parking at the venue. Sone Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway is about a 3-minute walk away, so coming by train is recommended.

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