Fujinomiya’s autumn festival, where dashi and music bring Sengen Taisha Shrine to life
Fujinomiya Autumn Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/11/03 〜 2026/11/05Scheduled
- Season / frequency
- 3 days every year, from November 3 to November 5 / Every year
- Location
- The central area is downtown Fujinomiya, centered around Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha.
- Area
- Shizuoka Prefecture・Fujinomiya City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h–1 h 30 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This local festival is held in conjunction with the autumn of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, with , , and parading through Fujinomiya.
About Fujinomiya Autumn Festival
Fujinomiya Matsuri is an autumn festival in Fujinomiya City held in conjunction with the autumn reisai of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha.
neighborhoods pull dashi and yatai through the streets while playing Fujinomiya hayashi, designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by Shizuoka Prefecture.
The event brings together local religious festivities and gratitude for the harvest made possible by Mount Fuji’s blessings.
It has been known by its current name, “Fujinomiya Matsuri,” since 2011.
Festival highlights
One highlight is seeing dashi and yatai gather around Sengen Taisha Shrine for simultaneous Fujinomiya-bayashi performances and group dances.
In the latter part of the festival, dashi and yatai processions take place, along with musical contests where groups compete in their performances.
The festival is distinctive for bringing together the shrine’s annual festival and local performing arts, as dashi and yatai from each district move through the city center.
Source: 富士宮秋まつり - Wikipedia / 富士宮市観光協会 » 富士宮年間イベントカレンダー2026 令和8年
Fujinomiya’s autumn festival, where dashi and music bring Sengen Taisha Shrine to life
What to expect
The first day begins with Miya-mairi, when 20 districts gather at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, receive a purification rite, and perform music as an offering.
Afterward, a ceremony, simultaneous ensemble performances, and group dances take place in front of Sengen Taisha Shrine, followed by musical contests and dancing at various locations.
Hongu is scheduled for November 4, and dashi and yatai processions and musical contests are scheduled for November 5.
Source: 富士宮まつり | 静岡県富士宮市
Location and access
- Venue and address
The festival takes place mainly around Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, including the parking lot north of City Hall, the area near the festival headquarters, and the city center.
- Train and bus
It is a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Fujinomiya Station on the JR Central Minobu Line.
If traveling by Shinkansen, you can go from Shin-Fuji Station to Fuji Station and transfer to the Minobu Line, or take a bus from Shin-Fuji Station to Fujinomiya Station.
- By car
Access is via the Fuji IC on the Tomei Expressway, then the Nishi-Fuji Road, National Route 139, and Shizuoka Prefectural Route 414 (Fuji-Fujinomiya Line).
- Parking
The parking lot north of City Hall is listed as one of the event venues.
Traffic restrictions are in place around the city center, so take care when visiting by car.
Event venue 静岡県富士宮市 富士山本宮浅間大社周辺を中心とする富士宮市街地
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
In 2026, the festival will be held from November 3 to November 5.
On November 3, Miya-mairi begins at 9 a.m. and Yoimiya at 6:30 p.m.; on November 4, Hongu begins at 4 p.m.
On November 5, dashi and yatai are scheduled to parade and compete around Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha.
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Tips for your visit
During the 2026 festival, some streets around the city center will be closed to vehicles.
Temporary traffic restrictions may also be imposed as dashi and yatai are on the move.
If driving near the venue, pay attention to the route and local signs, and follow staff instructions so as not to disrupt the festival.
Nearby attractions
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, the festival’s central venue, is described as a center of Mt. Fuji worship.
The tourism association’s walking map covers the city center of Fujinomiya around Sengen Taisha Shrine and points out historic sites and shops in the downtown area.
If you plan to walk around the city center alongside the festival, you can use the Fujinomiya Walking Map or a sightseeing guide.
Source: 富士宮市観光協会 » 観光マップ
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静岡県富士宮市にある博物館
富士山本宮浅間大社
日本の静岡県富士宮市にある神社
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静岡県富士宮市上井出にある神社
Origins and History of Fujinomiya Autumn Festival
It is said that rites of gratitude for the harvest have been held at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine since the shrine was enshrined in 806.
There are few records of the tsuke-matsuri held by the shrine parishioner districts, but an 1860 diary says, “Many festival floats were brought out,” suggesting that the custom of bringing out dashi already existed around that time.
During the Meiji period, the Omiya Youth Group worked to develop the festival. Fujinomiya-bayashi was designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Shizuoka Prefecture in 1995.
Official information
The Fujinomiya City official website’s “Fujinomiya Festival” guide has information on the 2026 dates, venues, main events each day, and traffic restrictions.
Fujinomiya Autumn Festival at a Glance
The Fujinomiya Festival is a local event in Fujinomiya City associated with the autumn annual festival of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine.
Highlights include dashi and yatai processions, Fujinomiya-bayashi music, simultaneous ensemble performances, group dances, and musical contests.
In 2026, the festival will be held from November 3 to the 5th, mainly around Sengen Taisha Shrine.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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