Tanzan Shrine Autumn Kemari Festival 2026

Dates & time: November 3, 2026 (Tue) 11:00〜
cost: Tanzan Shrine admission: adults 700 yen, elementary school students 300 yen, preschoolers free
Venue & access: Tanzan Shrine, Main Hall (Sakurai, Nara) From the south exit of Sakurai Station (Kintetsu/JR), take the bus to the last stop "Tanzan Jinja" (about 25 min). By car, about 20 km from Katsuragi IC on the Minami-Hanna Road

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Why You Should Visit

Tanzan Shrine in Tonomine, Sakurai, enshrines Fujiwara no Kamatari and holds kemari offerings in spring and autumn. Players dressed in traditional kemari costumes kick a deerskin ball at the main hall as an offering to the deity. According to the shrine, Prince Naka-no-Oe and Kamatari first met at a kemari gathering at Gangoji (today's Asuka-dera), so the game is tied directly to the shrine's origins. The autumn festival takes place on November 3 (Culture Day) from 11:00. A good pick for anyone who wants to see the elegant court game at a shrine linked to the Taika Reform.

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Origin of the Kemari Festival

Legend says Kamatari picked up the shoe Prince Naka-no-Oe lost while playing kemari and handed it back, beginning the friendship that led to the Taika Reform

*Inquiries: Tanzan Shrine 0744-49-0001

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FAQ

What time does it start?

It starts at 11:00 on November 3 at the main hall.

Is there a spring festival too?

Yes. The spring kemari festival is held every April 29 from 11:00.

Can I go by car?

There are five parking lots. In November, Lot 1 costs 500 yen per car and Lot 5 costs 1,000 yen.