Why You Should Visit
The Yakuyoke Festival at Taibata Yakuyoke Hachimangu Shrine is held annually from January 18 to 20. This major New Year ritual is dedicated to warding off misfortune, praying for protection from illness, and ensuring good health throughout the year.
Known as one of the largest yakuyoke (evil-averting) festivals in the Kansai region, the event attracts visitors from all over Japan, with attendance reaching approximately 800,000 people each year. Many come to pray for safety, recovery, and a peaceful year ahead.
Essentials
- location
- Taibata Yakuyoke Hachimangu Shrine, Suma Ward, Kobe
- period
- January 18, 2026 (Sun) - January 20, 2026 (Tue)
- cost
- Free admission (prayers require a fee)
- access
- The area becomes very crowded. Please use public transportation.
- NOTE
- Due to large crowds during the festival, waiting times for prayers and visits may occur. Please allow extra time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a reservation required for prayers (Yakubarai)?
How much is the prayer fee?
Can I have my car blessed for safety?
What if I cannot visit the shrine in person?
Tainohata Yakuyoke Hachimangu Shrine
GALLERY
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WHY VISIT
Surrounded by mountains and silence, the shrine has long served as a spiritual refuge where people entrust their worries and begin anew.
Japan’s Oldest Yakuyoke Site
People from across Japan visit to pray for protection, health, and peace.
Goshuin Stamps
Three types available, including single and double-page stamps.
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE
BEST SHOTS
- — Torii gate
- — Shrine grounds
- — Goshuin close-ups
BEST TIMING
- — Morning hours
- — Weekdays
Be mindful of crowds during festival periods.
ESSENTIALS
- Opening Hours
- 9:00–16:30 (Shrine Office)
- cost
- Free admission / Goshuin from 500 yen
- Best Time
- January (Yakuyoke Festival)
- Suggested Duration
- About 45 min
- Access
- Public transportation recommended
- Accessibility
- Some steps within the grounds
- NOTE
- Extremely crowded during the January festival.
