Kangetsu-sai Moon Viewing Festival
Festival

Kangetsu-sai Moon Viewing Festival

Japanese name:観月祭

📅 Fri, Sep 25, 2026

📍 Sakurai, Nara

About this event

A moon viewing festival honoring the famous moon over Mount Miwa. Held at Omiwa Shrine, kagura dance by shrine maidens (miko) and gagaku court music performances by Shinto priests are dedicated before the altar. It is a traditional festival held in an enchanting atmosphere under the clear autumn night sky.

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Venue

Kitoden (Prayer Hall)

1422 Miwa, Sakurai, Nara 633-0001

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