Yata no Hi Matsuri Fire Festival 2026

Why You Should Visit

An autumn fire festival in which a period-costume procession walks by the light of Japanese candles from Kumano Hongu Taisha to Oyunohara, the shrine's original site. 2026 marks the 25th edition. Named the "festival of guidance" after the legend of the three-legged crow Yatagarasu guiding Emperor Jimmu through the Kumano mountains, it moves from solemn Shinto rites to powerful Okukumano taiko drumming and ends with the Yata fireworks rising over the mountain valley. A good choice if you want to spend a whole evening at Kumano Hongu, from dusk to fireworks.

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Timetable & Map

Essentials

location: Kumano Hongu Taisha, Oyunohara and the Kumano River bank (Hongu, Tanabe)
period: October 10, 2026 (Sat)
Time: From 17:00 (Yata fireworks from 20:00)
cost: No fee information on the official site
Links: Official Website
Kobe · Gluten-free
access: Come by car (about 1 hour 15 minutes from Kamitonda IC on the Kisei Expressway); the riverbank near the venue is used as a car park
NOTE: *Inquiries: Yata no Hi Matsuri Executive Committee (Hongu Administrative Bureau) 0735-42-0751
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出典: 熊野本宮観光協会（第25回八咫の火祭り開催決定のお知らせ）

FAQ

What happens if it rains?

It is cancelled in rain. If postponed, only the Yata fireworks are held on Saturday, October 17 from 18:30, without the procession.

Are there buses back after the festival?

Local buses are no longer running when the festival ends, and there is no shuttle. Come by car or book accommodation around Hongu.

Is there parking?

The riverbank near the venue is designated as a car park. Visitors are asked not to park on nearby roads.

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