# Autumn shrine festivals in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/autumn-shrine-festivals-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-10-16T23:16:56.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Traditional autumn festivals are being held at various shrines across Japan. 

In Tondabayashi, the Nishikiori Shrine scheduled its Autumn Grand Festival for October 10 and 11, featuring Danjiri floats from nine districts, the ‘Kawachi Niwaka’ theatrical performance, and a parade at Kongo Station. 

In Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, the Shirahata Tenjin Shrine hosted a festival on October 17, which included an Omiya mikoshi parade accompanied by gagaku music and children's floats through the Sugano and Higashisugano areas.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Shirahata Tenjin Shrine to host autumn festival in Ichikawa

Shirahata Tenjin Shrine in Ichikawa, Chiba, will hold an autumn festival on October 17, 2026, featuring Omiya mikoshi parades, children's floats, and local food stalls.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shirahata-tenjin-shrine-to-host-autumn-festival-in-ichikawa

### 2026-10-06: Nishikiori Shrine to host Autumn Grand Festival in Tondabayashi

Nishikiori Shrine in Tondabayashi will hold its Autumn Grand Festival on October 10-11, featuring Danjiri float processions and a parade at Kongo Station.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nishikiori-shrine-to-host-autumn-grand-festival-in-tondabayashi

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Cite as: Autumn shrine festivals in Japan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/autumn-shrine-festivals-in-japan