An autumn festival featuring dances and performances associated with Nobunaga
Funaoka Grand Festival
The 2026 edition of Funaoka Grand Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/19Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year on October 19 / Every year
- Location
- Kenkun Shrine
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Kita Ward, Kyoto City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Official website / social media
- Official website
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Funaoka Grand Festival is held at Kenkun Shrine in Kita Ward, Kyoto City, to pass on Oda Nobunaga's achievements to future generations. Performances of the Noh dance “Atsumori” and gagaku bring the history associated with Nobunaga into the present.
About Funaoka Grand Festival
The Funaoka Grand Festival is a festival associated with Oda Nobunaga, held at Kenkun Shrine.
Kenkun Shrine enshrines Oda Nobunaga and his son Nobutada. The Funaoka Grand Festival is held to pass on Nobunaga's great achievements to future generations.
Through performances of the Noh dance “Atsumori” and gagaku, visitors can experience history and performing arts connected with Nobunaga.
Source: 船岡大祭 | イベント一覧 | 京都府観光連盟公式サイト
Festival highlights
Highlights include the Noh dance “Atsumori,” which is associated with Nobunaga, and performances of gagaku.
In some years, the program also includes displays of treasures passed down at Kenkun Shrine and matchlock gun demonstrations.
Since the program is not necessarily the same every year, it is a good idea to check that year's information if you are hoping to see a matchlock gun demonstration or the treasure display.
An autumn festival featuring dances and performances associated with Nobunaga
What to expect
The festival features performances of the Noh dance “Atsumori,” which is associated with Nobunaga, and gagaku.
Past notices have mentioned multiple matchlock gun demonstrations, with explanations of the matchlock guns in between.
However, the matchlock gun demonstration may not take place in some years, so it is not guaranteed to be held every time.
Source: 船岡大祭 - 京都観光研究所|お祭り写真アクセス
How to take part
Visitors can attend the festival held at Kenkun Shrine and watch the dedication performances.
At the festival, shrine priests offer prayers, and performances including the shimai dance “Atsumori,” associated with Nobunaga, and gagaku court music are dedicated.
The program may include additional content in some years, but no information is provided about how visitors can participate as performers or the application requirements.
Source: Funaoka Taisai | Discover Kyoto
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kenkun Shrine (49 Murasakino Kitafunaokacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
- Train and bus
Take the city bus to Kenkun--mae and walk for 9 minutes.
It is about a 7-minute walk from the Funaokayama bus stop.
- Parking
None
Address 49 Murasakino Kitafunaokacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8227
Dates and season
2026年の開催案内（掲載日程は終了しています）
2026年の船岡大祭は、10月19日（月）に建勲神社で開催される予定として案内されていました。
The festival is listed as an annual event held on October 19. Highlights include the dedication of the shimai dance “Atsumori” and gagaku court music.
Some information lists the start time as 11 a.m.
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Tips for your visit
The festival is listed as starting at 11 a.m., so if you would like to see the dedication performances, it is a good idea to allow plenty of time to get to Kenkun Shrine.
There is no parking at the venue; the recommended approach is to walk from the Kenkun-jinja-mae or Funaokayama bus stop on the city bus.
The program mainly features dedications of shimai and gagaku, with displays of treasures or a matchlock gun demonstration sometimes added in some years.
Nearby attractions
The venue, Kenkun Shrine, is both the setting for the Funaoka Grand Festival and a shrine dedicated to Lord Oda Nobunaga.
Nearby sightseeing spots include Zuiho-in, Senbon Enma-do (Injo-ji), Koto-in, and Daitoku-ji.
You can plan a visit to temples, shrines, and historic sites around Murasakino in Kita Ward alongside the festival.
京都タワー
京都府京都市下京区にある塔
京都国立博物館
京都市にある国立博物館
京都国立近代美術館
京都市左京区岡崎にある美術館
京都国際マンガミュージアム
日本の京都府京都市中京区にある日本最大の漫画博物館
京都市美術館
京都市左京区岡崎にある美術館
京都府立植物園
京都市左京区にある植物園
京都鉄道博物館
京都府京都市下京区にある鉄道博物館
Fushimi Inari Taisha
京都市伏見区にある神社
元離宮二条城
京都市にある城郭及び元皇室関連施設
Yasaka Jinja
京都市東山区にある神社
円山公園
京都市にある公園
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
京都市上京区にある神社
Origins and History of Funaoka Grand Festival
The Funaoka Grand Festival is a festival that has continued since Kenkun Shrine was founded.
Kenkun Shrine is said to have been founded in Meiji 2 by Emperor Meiji, with Oda Nobunaga as its enshrined deity. The Funaoka Grand Festival is said to have been held since 1870 (Meiji 3), the year after the shrine was founded.
It is held every year on October 19, the day Emperor Meiji bestowed the divine name “Kenchun.”
Source: 建勲神社｜【京都市公式】京都観光Navi / 「船岡大祭」建勲神社（京都市北区）｜イベント｜京都新聞デジタル 京都・滋賀のニュースサイト
Official information
The latest information about ceremonies and worship is available on the official Kenkun Shrine website.
For inquiries, call 075-451-0170.
Funaoka Grand Festival at a Glance
The Funaoka Grand Festival is held at Kenkun Shrine in Kita Ward, Kyoto City, to commemorate Nobunaga's achievements.
The program centers on performances of the Noh dance “Atsumori” and gagaku, with exhibitions of shrine treasures and matchlock gun demonstrations added in some years.
It is held every year on October 19. The venue is about a 9-minute walk from the “Kenkun-jinja-mae” city bus stop, and there is no parking.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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