A Setsubun festival featuring the ancient-style Da Na no Gi and the Oni no Mai
Heian Jingu Setsubun Festival
The 2026 edition of Heian Jingu Setsubun Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/02/03Ended
- Location
- Heian Jingu
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Sakyo-ku, Kyoto(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.
- Features
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free admission
- Last updated
- 2026/10/21
At the Heian Jingu Setsubun Festival, events include the Da Na no Gi, a recreation of the Tsuina ceremony once held at the Heian court, as well as the Oni no Mai and lucky-bean scattering.
About Heian Jingu Setsubun Festival
The Heian Jingu Setsubun Festival is a Setsubun event centered on the Da Na no Gi, a recreation of the ancient form of the Tsuina ceremony once held as an annual court event in the Heian period.
The venue is Heian Jingu, where events include the Da Na no Gi, the Oni no Mai, lucky-bean scattering, and the Otafuki .
The Da Na no Gi recreates even the traditional procedures, ritual implements, and costumes, offering a glimpse of Heian-period court ceremonies.
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Festival highlights
The main highlight is the Da Na no Gi, a recreation of the Heian-period Tsuina ceremony.
The ceremony’s order, procedures, ritual implements, and costumes are recreated, unfolding an ancient-style scene featuring the Hososhi.
Afterward, the oni performed by members of the Shigeyama troupe dance, followed by lucky-bean scattering, offering a scene characteristic of Setsubun.
The Otafuki Shinji is held at the end, allowing visitors to experience the distinct character of each event.
Source: 京都【平安神宮2026節分祭】2/3平安宮中の「大儺之儀」の再現 - 京都観光旅行ガイド Kyoto Blog Guide
A Setsubun festival featuring the ancient-style Da Na no Gi and the Oni no Mai
What to expect
According to the 2026 information, the Setsubun Festival is held at the from 9:30 a.m., followed by at noon and the Da Na no Gi at 2 p.m.
The Oni no Mai and lucky-bean scattering are scheduled for 3 p.m., followed by the Otafuki Shinji at around 3:30 p.m.
The Hono Kyogen performance is listed as being by the Shigeyama Sengoro family.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
参加費：観覧無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Heian Jingu, 97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
- Train and bus
Take the Tozai Subway Line to Higashiyama Station, then walk 10 minutes / Get off at “Okazaki Koen, Bijutsukan・Heian Jingu-mae” on a city bus / Get off at “Okazaki Koen, ROHM Theatre Kyoto・Miyakomesse-mae” on a city bus, then walk north for about 5 minutes
- Parking
None
Address 97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)
9:30 節分祭／12:00 奉納狂言／14:00 大儺之儀／15:00 鬼の舞・福豆まき／15:30頃 大火焚神事
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
Event times and details may change.
Some areas of the grounds are not wheelchair accessible, and assistance is noted as necessary.
However, wheelchair-accessible toilets are available, and assistance dogs are permitted.
Nearby attractions
Near Heian Jingu are the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Kyoto Prefectural Library, Kyoto City Zoo, and Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design.
These are introduced as tourist attractions located 0.3–0.4 km in a straight line from Heian Jingu.
Okazaki Park Parking is also listed as a nearby facility, but you should check its conditions of use separately for the day of 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 Shrine
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 Heian Jingu Setsubun Festival
The Da Na no Gi recreates the ancient form of the Tsuina ceremony once held as an annual court event in the Heian period.
The 2026 information explains that not only the order of the ceremony but also its procedures, ritual implements, and costumes are recreated.
At the Heian Jingu Setsubun Festival, this recreation of ancient customs is combined with events such as the Oni no Mai and bean scattering.
Official information
平安神宮公式サイト：Heian Jingu official website
Heian Jingu Setsubun Festival at a Glance
The Heian Jingu Setsubun Festival centers on the Da Na no Gi, a recreation of the Tsuina ceremony once held at the Heian court, and features Hono Kyogen, the Oni no Mai, lucky-bean scattering, and the Otafuki Shinji.
According to the 2026 information, events begin at 9:30 a.m. on February 3 (Tuesday), followed by the Da Na no Gi at 2 p.m. and the Oni no Mai and lucky-bean scattering at 3 p.m.
The venue is Heian Jingu, accessible from Higashiyama Station on the subway or by city bus.
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Article updated: 2026/10/21
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