An autumn festival where dashi and yatai music bring color to Hanno
Hanno Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/11/07 〜 2026/11/08Scheduled
- Season / frequency
- Every year in November / Once a year
- Location
- Around the north exit of Hanno Station (including Odori, Ginza-dori, and Chuo-dori)
- Area
- Saitama Prefecture・Hanno 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Hanno’s autumn festival features and processions, music, and , alongside community events such as a parade and market.
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Inomshog File:Hannō Festival, Saitama prefecture - Nov 6, 2016.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/145676960@N04/30787318360/Display size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.About Hanno Festival
Hanno Festival is an autumn festival held in downtown Hanno, bringing together traditional events such as dashi and yatai processions, impromptu hayashi performances, and lion dances, along with a citizens’ parade, food stalls, and various other events.
Local residents and visitors gather, with a range of activities taking place along each street.
The dashi and sokonuke yatai are symbols of Hanno’s festival culture, processing through the town to the sounds of hayashi music and dancing.
Festival highlights
Highlights include the display and gathering of multiple dashi and yatai.
In 2026, all 11 dashi gather at Higashimachi Intersection on the second day, and a gathering is also held on Hanno Ekimae-dori.
On the first day, you can enjoy a procession and gathering of sokonuke yatai, a parade, , an outdoor concert, and more, experiencing traditional performing arts and community activities one after another.
Source: 飯能まつり｜特別版 埼玉祭
An autumn festival where dashi and yatai music bring color to Hanno
What to expect
From noon on the first day, the market, opening ceremony, parade, Yosakoi, concert, stage events, and more take place. From evening, the sokonuke yatai process through the traffic-restricted area.
The second day features impromptu hayashi performances, lion dances, Miyake drumming, a procession, a local products market, and more.
In the afternoon, there is a dashi display and gathering, and you can visit the different events along each street.
How to take part
General visitors can watch the festival at venues around the north exit of Hanno Station.
In 2026, advance registration and attendance at a briefing session are required to take part in the stage events, parade, or community market.
Dashi and yatai processions, parades, concerts, and other events are for visitors to enjoy as spectators.
To perform or take part in the stage events, parade, or community market, apply in advance using the designated application form.
Attending a briefing session beforehand is also required.
If you wish to set up a stall, submit documents such as the stall application and pledge form. Depending on the details, you may also need to complete procedures relating to road use, open flames, food, or land use.
Source: 令和8年飯能まつりの開催について／飯能市-Hanno City- / 「令和８年飯能まつり」で出店される方へ【11/7(土)・11/8(日)開催】 | お知らせ | はんのう。いい塩梅。｜埼玉県飯能市の観光情報サイト
Location and access
- Venue and address
Around the north exit of Hanno Station (O-dori, Ginza-dori, Chuo-dori, and other streets).
Festival events take place on several streets and in parking areas around the north exit of Hanno Station.
- Train and bus
A short walk from Hanno Station on the Seibu Railway or Higashi-Hanno Station on the JR line.
- By car
The city center is about 15 minutes from either the Sayama-Hidaka or Ome interchange on the Ken-O Expressway.
- Parking
複数の駐車場が催し会場として案内されています。
Source: アクセス | はんのう。いい塩梅。｜埼玉県飯能市の観光情報サイト
Address Around the north exit of Hanno Station (including Odori, Ginza-dori, and Chuo-dori)
Dates and season
The 2026 Hanno Festival will be held on November 7 (Saturday) and November 8 (Sunday).
On the first day, it runs from noon to 9 p.m.; on the second day, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Events planned for the 1st day include a parade, Yosakoi dancing, stage performances, and a procession of bottomless yatai floats. Events planned for the 2nd day include a dashi float gathering and joint display, a mikoshi procession, and lion dances.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
The venue spans several streets around the north exit of Hanno Station. In 2026, the bottomless yatai procession will take place within the traffic-restricted area.
If there are events you want to see, checking the times and locations of the parade and dashi face-off in advance will make it easier to get around.
For nursing or changing diapers, you can use the Baby Station set up on the 1st floor of the Hanno Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Hanno Odori.
Nearby attractions
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Origins and History of Hanno Festival
Hanno Festival began in 1971, with Hanno City, the city’s tourism association, the chamber of commerce, and others at its center.
Previously, separate autumn festivals were held in different parts of Hanno City, but because they were vulnerable to rain, they were consolidated into a single festival in 1971.
Today, it continues as a downtown festival where dashi and sokonuke yatai gather.
Source: 飯能まつり - Wikipedia
Official information
Official information about Hanno Festival is available on the official website of the Okumusashi Hanno Tourism Association.
Details include the 2026 festival schedule, event times, participation applications, and vendor procedures.
Source: 令和8年飯能まつりの開催について／飯能市-Hanno City-
Hanno Festival at a Glance
Hanno Festival is an autumn festival held on the streets around the north exit of Hanno Station, featuring dashi and yatai, hayashi music, lion dances, mikoshi, parades, and more.
In 2026, the festival will be held on November 7 and the 8th, with different events on each of the 2 days.
Enjoy traditional events and community activities, with the dashi display and gatherings as highlights.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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