Yahata Danjiri Festival

Rokko Hachiman Shrine and surrounding neighborhood

location
Rokko Hachiman Shrine and surrounding neighborhood
Next date
Sun, Oct 11
period
October 11, 2026 (Sun) - October 12, 2026 (Mon)
Time
Oct 11, 9:15–20:30 (danjiri procession); Oct 12, evening (Iwami Kagura). The procession moves to the 12th if it rains
cost
Free to watch
access
Right by the south exit of Hankyu Rokko Station. The shrine car park is closed during the celebration, so please use public transport.

Why You Should Visit

Held on October 11–12, the holiday weekend before the autumn festival (October 14–15), to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Rokko Hachiman Shrine's founding in 2026. On the 11th the Yahata Danjiri Preservation Society parades its float, followed by mochi scattering and kagami-biraki after the shrine entry, plus the Toga danjiri's first shrine entry since 2024 and an evening entry by the Yahata danjiri. On the 12th the Kamiyoshida Preservation Society performs Iwami Kagura in the evening, a first for the shrine. Four food stalls open on the grounds and at the foot of the stairs on both days.

Programs

Timetable & Map

Essentials

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Rokko Hachiman Shrine and surrounding neighborhood. The map shows each with its walking time.

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NOTE
  • The shrine's autumn festival itself is on October 14–15; this celebration takes place on the holiday weekend before
  • The shrine car park is closed during the celebration; visitors are asked to use public transport
  • Anyone joining the procession should also check the Yahata Danjiri Preservation Society's Instagram (@yahatadanjiri)

出典: 公式Instagram(@rokkoyahata_jinja)

FAQ

What happens if it rains?
The danjiri procession moves to October 12 (holiday Monday) if it rains.
What time is the mochi scattering?
From around 10:45 on October 11, together with kagami-biraki after the shrine entry and purification.
Can I go by car?
The shrine car park is closed during the celebration. The shrine is right by the south exit of Hankyu Rokko Station, so please come by public transport.

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