Hachiman-sha’s annual festival in Akada’s guardian shrine
Hachiman-sha Festival
The 2026 edition of Hachiman-sha Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/04/15Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year on April 15 (annual festival)
- Location
- Hachiman-sha
- Area
- Kanagawa Prefecture・Oi Town(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 annual festival, passed down at the local guardian shrine, is held at Hachiman-sha in Akada, Oi Town.
About Hachiman-sha Festival
The Hachiman-sha Festival is the annual festival held at Hachiman-sha in Akada, Oi, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Hachiman-sha enshrines Mizuhanome-no-Mikoto, Ōhirume-no-Muchi, and Hondawake-no-Mikoto.
The shrine’s annual festival is listed for April 15 and is a local festival associated with the guardian shrine of the Akada district.
Source: 八幡社 - 神奈川県神社庁 / たずねてみませんか？大井町の歴史と文化財 - 神奈川県大井町ホームページ
Festival highlights
Highlights include Hachiman-sha itself, the guardian shrine of the Akada district, and the local shrine festival held on its annual festival day.
You can visit the to pay your respects at Hachiman-sha, where the enshrined deities are worshipped.
No information about specific offerings or performances at the festival could be confirmed.
Hachiman-sha’s annual festival in Akada’s guardian shrine
What to expect
During the festival, visitors can go to Hachiman-sha and pay their respects on the shrine grounds.
The shrine’s information lists April 15 as the annual festival day.
The schedule for the day, the times of the religious rites, and details of performances or local events have not been announced, so check before visiting.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hachiman-sha (743 Akada, Oi, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture; 〒258-0014)
- Train and bus
A 30-minute walk from Kami-Oi Station on the JR Gotemba Line, a 40-minute walk from Shimo-Soga Station, and a 41-minute walk from Sagami-Kaneko Station.
Akada Kami and Akada Naka bus stops are a 2-minute walk away; Akada Kita bus stop is a 3-minute walk away.
Source: ⛩八幡社｜神奈川県足柄上郡大井町 - 八百万の神
Address 〒258-0014 743 Akada, Oi, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 annual festival is listed for April 15 (Wednesday).
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Tips for your visit
When visiting the shrine grounds, behave respectfully and view the site quietly without disturbing others.
For photography and access to restricted areas, follow the on-site notices and instructions from the people in charge.
Check in advance when visitors may pay their respects on the festival day and what conditions apply to parking.
Official information
Basic information about Hachiman-sha and its festival day can be found in the Hachiman-sha listing from the Kanagawa Prefecture Shrine Association.
The address is 743 Akada, Oi, Ashigarakami District, and the annual festival is listed as April 15.
Hachiman-sha Festival at a Glance
The Hachiman-sha Festival is the annual festival held at Hachiman-sha, the guardian shrine of Akada, Oi Town.
Hachiman-sha enshrines Mizuhanome-no-Mikoto, Ōhirume-no-Muchi, and Hondawake-no-Mikoto, and the annual festival day is listed as April 15.
Details of the day’s events and how to take part have not been provided, so it is best to focus on paying your respects on the shrine grounds and check the on-site information as you visit.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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