Banshu Miki Autumn Festival at Omiya Hachimangu

About this event

The "Banshu Miki Autumn Festival at Omiya Hachimangu," an autumn tradition handed down in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, will be held on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026. The biggest highlight of this festival is the powerful spectacle of gorgeously decorated yatai (festival floats) parading into shrines across the city and being vigorously hoisted up. At Omiya Hachimangu in particular, the shrine arrival (miyairi) and departure (miyade) take place separately during the night festival (yoimiya) and day festival (hirumiya), allowing visitors to enjoy different festive atmospheres at each time. For the night festival on Saturday, October 10, miyairi is scheduled around 4:35 PM and miyade around 7:05 PM, creating a magical atmosphere as the yatai move beneath the falling night. On the following day, Sunday, October 11, the day festival features miyairi around 4:00 PM and miyade around 6:55 PM, offering an up-close look at the lively daytime festival. Float operating times are subject to change depending on conditions on the day, so please check the latest information. This festival is a valuable opportunity to directly experience traditional culture rooted in the local community and continues to fascinate many people.

Venue

Former Gosha Omiya Hachiman Shrine

2-19-1 Honmachi, Miki, Hyogo 673-0431