Danjiri racing through Furuichi and making a thrilling entry into Shiratori Shrine
Furuichi Danjiri Festival
The 2026 edition of Furuichi Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/10 〜 2026/10/11Ended
- Season / frequency
- Oct
- Location
- Furuichi district, centered around Shiratori Shrine
- Area
- Osaka Prefecture・Habikino City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 30 min–3 h · 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.
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This autumn festival in Habikino City features danjiri parading through Furuichi, entering Shiratori Shrine, and making spectacular turns in front of the station.
About Furuichi Danjiri Festival
The Furuichi Danjiri Festival is held mainly at Shiratori Shrine in Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture.
Danjiri from the neighborhoods of Furuichi parade through the town and enter Shiratori Shrine during the main festival.
In Habikino City, the festival has been passed down as an important event that not only brings life to the community but also helps preserve traditions and strengthen local ties.
Festival highlights
The highlight is when the danjiri enter Shiratori Shrine during the main festival and race straight up the steep slope within the .
On the eve of the main festival, danjiri gather at the Furuichi Station rotary for a parade.
Danjiri can be seen making “bunmawashi” turns at places such as the station rotary and “yarimawashi” turns at intersections. Each neighborhood also has its own distinctive way of pulling its danjiri.
Source: 年中祭儀 | 【公式】白鳥神社｜大阪府羽曳野市
Danjiri racing through Furuichi and making a thrilling entry into Shiratori Shrine
What to expect
The festival lasts 2 days, with danjiri from the neighborhoods of Furuichi parading through town.
On the eve of the main festival, danjiri gather at the Furuichi Station rotary. On the morning of the main festival, they proceed along Takenouchi Kaido and enter Shiratori Shrine.
“Bunmawashi” turns are performed at places such as the station rotary and station park, while “yarimawashi” turns take place between Shiratori Intersection and Karusato.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
The festival takes place mainly around Shiratori Shrine, the Furuichi Station rotary, and Takenouchi Kaido.
Shiratori Shrine is located in the Furuichi area of Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture.
- Train and bus
Get off at Furuichi Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line.
A parade is held at the station rotary on the eve of the main festival.
- By car
Danjiri processions take place in the urban area around Furuichi Station, so take care when traveling on nearby roads.
Event venue 大阪府羽曳野市 白鳥神社を中心とする古市地区
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Dates and season
- Listed dates
2026/10/10〜2026/10/11
- Season
Oct
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Tips for your visit
On the eve of the main festival, danjiri gather at the Furuichi Station rotary. The main festival’s highlight is their entry into Shiratori Shrine.
As the danjiri race up the steep slope leading into the shrine grounds, please keep clear of the routes used by staff and participants.
In places where crowds tend to gather, such as around the station and within the shrine grounds, be considerate of others and watch from a safe spot.
The procession route covers the urban area around Furuichi Station.
Official information
As an official source confirming the event details, Shiratori Shrine’s annual festival schedule lists the dates and shrine-entry time for the 2026 Furuichi Danjiri Festival.
According to the schedule, danjiri from each neighborhood parade through town over 2 days, October 10 (Saturday) and October 11 (Sunday), and enter Shiratori Shrine at around 10 a.m. on October 11 (Sunday).
Furuichi Danjiri Festival at a Glance
The Furuichi Danjiri Festival is a festival centered on danjiri processions and shrine visits, held around Shiratori Shrine and Furuichi Station in Habikino City.
In 2026, the festival will be held on October 10 (Saturday) and the 11th (Sunday), with the danjiri entering Shiratori Shrine at around 10 a.m. on the 11th.
Highlights include the danjiri racing up a steep slope to enter the shrine and the “bunmawashi” and “yarimawashi” turns in front of the station.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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