Tokorozaki and Zamakoro shrines set dates for 2026 local festivals in Japan

The Tokorozaki Jizō shrine in Hobata City will hold its annual Grand Ritual Festival on 21 August 2026. The event runs from 07:00 to 20:00, includes two prayer sessions at 10:30 and 11:30, and features a Hobata Bayashi performance around 18:00. The shrine is famed for blessings related to safe childbirth and child‑rearing, drawing large crowds each year.

The Suzuka Myōjin shrine in Zamakoro will host its Yomiyamatsuri on 31 July 2026 and the Reitaisai on 1 August 2026. The programmes include multiple mikoshi processions, traditional dances, and a series of music performances by local preservation societies, covering the afternoon and evening hours. Both festivals are expected to attract many visitors and feature numerous food stalls along the shrine grounds.