The August reisai handed down at Hachiman Shrine in Sanda, Atsugi City
Hachiman-san Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- August 1
- Location
- Hachiman
- Area
- Kanagawa Prefecture・Atsugi City(From Tokyo: approx. 30 min–1 h · 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.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The of Hachiman Shrine in Sanda, Atsugi City, locally known as “Hachiman-san.” The festival date is listed as August 1.
About Hachiman-san Festival
The “Hachiman-san Festival” is the reisai of Hachiman Shrine, located in Sanda, Atsugi City.
Hachiman Shrine enshrines Emperor Ōjin.
This event brings together the locally familiar name “Hachiman-san” and the shrine’s reisai.
Source: 八幡神社 - 神奈川県神社庁
Festival highlights
The main highlight confirmed is the reisai itself, held at Hachiman Shrine.
The festival date is listed as August 1.
The shrine’s name and enshrined deity are known, but details of the and events held on the need to be confirmed in the event announcement.
The August reisai handed down at Hachiman Shrine in Sanda, Atsugi City
What to expect
Visitors go to Hachiman Shrine in Sanda, Atsugi City, and attend the reisai.
In addition to the reisai, the shrine also lists other festivals, including the New Year’s Festival, the Toshigoi Festival, and the Niiname Festival.
Please check the specific event announcement for details of the shinji and activities held on the day of the Hachiman-san festival.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hachiman Shrine (2723 Sanda, Atsugi City).
Address 2723 Sanda, Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
August 1
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Official information
The Kanagawa Shrine Agency’s listing for “Hachiman Shrine” gives the shrine’s address, enshrined deity, and annual festivals.
Hachiman-san Festival at a Glance
The Hachiman-san Festival is the reisai held at Hachiman Shrine in Sanda, Atsugi City.
Hachiman Shrine enshrines Emperor Ōjin and sets its reisai for August 1.
Details of the 2026 event and how to take part need to be confirmed through a separate announcement.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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