Namikicho Autumn Festival (Narita)

About this event

This is an autumn neighborhood festival held in the Namikicho district of Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. Led primarily by local residents, this traditional event features festival floats (dashi) and portable shrines (mikoshi) parading through the neighborhood accompanied by the lively resonance of festival music (hayashi). Unlike large festivals aimed at tourists, the town's unique float carvings and distinctive musical melodies strongly reflect local character. It offers a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of the historic temple-town culture of Narita and immerse yourself in the festival atmosphere while feeling the enthusiasm of the local people. As the Iidacho Autumn Festival takes place on the same dates, visitors can also tour festivals across multiple neighborhoods starting from Narita Station. This festival provides a heartwarming experience where locally rooted culture and everyday life come alive.

Venue

Namikicho

Namikicho, Narita, Chiba 286-0045