This autumn festival held at Matsubara Hachiman Shrine in Shirahama-cho, Himeji is popularly known as the Nada Fighting Festival.
As the name implies, it is a peculiar festival in Japan where mikoshi shrines bump and jostle. The festival is held on October 14th and 15th every year and captivates onlookers with three mikoshi “fighting” and a the yatai-neri parade of seven yatai floats that fiercely make their way through the streets.
| Event Dates | Every year on October 14/15 |
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| Event Details | Please see the official website for details. |
| Official site | http://www.nadamatsuri.jp/index.html |
| Location (venue) | Matsubara Hachiman Shrine |
| Address | 396, Shirahama-cho, Himeji-shi, Hyogo |
| Region | Kinki |
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| Category | Processions and parades |
Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.
update: Aug.20.2024