Tamaki Shrine Annual Festival (Omatsuri) 2026

Dates & time: October 23, 2026 (Fri) - October 24, 2026 (Sat) ・Fri Oct 23: Eve rite from 16:00
・Sat Oct 24: Annual rite from 9:30 (mochi scattering from around 12:00)
cost: Not stated by the organizer
Venue & access: Main Hall, Tamaki Shrine (Totsukawa, Nara) On Oct 24, extra village buses run from Hotel Subaru and Totsukawa Onsen to the Tamaki Shrine car park (3 morning departures). By car, use the Tamaki Shrine car park

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Why You Should Visit

The once-a-year annual festival (Omatsuri) of Tamaki Shrine in Totsukawa Village, which stands on the Omine Okugake-michi, part of the UNESCO World Heritage "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". An eve rite is held on the evening of October 23, followed by the main rite at the Main Hall on the morning of the 24th and a mochi rice-cake scattering around noon. On the 24th, extra village buses run between Hotel Subaru and the shrine car park. A good chance to visit this mountaintop shrine on its biggest day of the year.

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

Prayer reception

Oct 23 and 24: 13:00–15:30
Special festival prayer on Oct 24: 8:30–11:00

*Enquiries: Tamaki Shrine office 0746-64-0500 / village bus office 0746-64-0408

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FAQ

Can I do formal worship on the festival days?

No. The shrine states that formal worship is not available all day on both October 23 and 24.

Can I get there without a car?

On October 24, extra village buses run to the Tamaki Shrine car park, leaving Hotel Subaru at 8:25 and 8:40 and Totsukawa Onsen at 8:30, 8:35 and 8:44. Return buses leave the car park at 11:00, 11:10 and 12:10. With the Totsukawa Village transport passport, the fare is capped at ¥100 one way.

What time is the mochi scattering?

From around 12:00 on October 24. The annual rite starts at 9:30 the same day.