Omiya Hachiman Festival (Autumn Grand Festival)
The Ōmiya Hachiman Autumn Grand Festival is the largest and most important annual festival for the Ōmiya Hachimangū Shrine in Tokyo’s Suginami Ward.
This lively event is a cherished tradition for the local community and takes place over the three-day holiday weekend in mid-September.
The festival is filled with classic Japanese cultural elements, including energetic processions of mikoshi, or portable shrines.
A major highlight is the joint parade, where five different mikoshi are carried together, creating a powerful spectacle of sound and spirit.
The expansive shrine grounds and the main approach are lined with a great number of yatai, or festival stalls.
These stalls offer a wide variety of delicious street food, drinks, and traditional festival games for all ages to enjoy.
In addition to the processions, traditional performances such as sacred kagura dances are held on a stage within the shrine complex.
The festival is very popular with local families and has a wonderfully vibrant community atmosphere.
Event Details
- Dates
- The festival is held annually over the Respect for the Aged Day holiday weekend.
- The expected dates are Saturday, September 13th – Monday, September 15th, 2025.
- Please check the official shrine website closer to the time for the confirmed schedule of events.
- Time
- Festival stalls are typically open from the afternoon into the evening.
- Main processions and performances usually take place in the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday.
- Location
- Ōmiya Hachimangū Shrine, Suginami-ku, Tokyo.
- Admission
- Entry to the shrine and festival area is free.
- Food, drinks, and games are available for purchase at the stalls.
- Please Note
- Event schedules are subject to change, sometimes due to weather.
- It is always recommended to check official sources before attending.
Directions & Travel Information
- By Train
- The shrine is accessible via a walk from the nearest train station.
- Keio Inokashira Line
- The closest station is Nishi-Eifuku Station.
- It is approximately a 7 to 10-minute walk from the station.
- By Bus
- Taking a local bus is a very convenient way to reach the shrine.
- From nearby major stations
- Buses are available from Shinjuku Station, Nakano Station, and Kōenji Station.
- Look for routes that stop at the Ōmiya Hachimangū bus stop.
Event Details
| calendar_month DATE | Sep 13 2025 - Sep 15 2025 |
|---|---|
| schedule TIME | ALL DAY |
| payments Cost | FREE |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | Ōmiya Hachimangū Shrine |
|---|---|
| map Area | |
| category CATEGORY | Festivals Shrines |
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