Name: Hirano-go Summer Festival
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-14
Location: Hirano-go and the old town of Hirano, centered around Kumata Shrine

This summer festival centers on Kumata Shrine, with , floats, and parading through the neighborhoods of Hirano-go. Visitors can experience living local traditions in the old town of Hirano, including the joint procession of danjiri from nine neighborhoods and their procession into the shrine.

About Hirano-go Summer Festival

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Hirano-go Summer Festival is a summer festival held in the old town of Hirano, centered on Kumata Shrine.

Mikoshi, taiko floats, and danjiri from 9 districts take part, bringing together the shrine’s festival and the townspeople’s festivities.

It is an event carried on by the whole town, set against the backdrop of Hirano-go’s historic streets and local traditions.

Festival highlights

The main highlights are the joint procession of the danjiri from all 9 districts and their entry into the .

On the night of the 12th, danjiri illuminated with lanterns proceed along Nanko-dori, with performances and maimai, in which the danjiri are tilted and spun around.

On the 13th, the danjiri from each district enter Kumata Shrine one by one, giving visitors a close-up view of each district’s procession and performances.

A historic summer festival in Hirano-go, with danjiri racing beneath lanterns

What to expect

The festival comprises processions of taiko floats and mikoshi, danjiri processions through the neighborhoods, and processions into the shrine.

On the first day, taiko floats and mikoshi depart from Kumata Shrine; on the 12th, the danjiri of nine neighborhoods take part; on the 13th, the danjiri enter the shrine in procession; and on the 14th, the mikoshi make their ceremonial passage and the taiko floats parade.

Through shrine rituals and neighborhood processions, each community in Hirano-go supports the festival.

Source: 【2026.07.11～14】平野郷夏まつり杭全神社夏祭り – 平野区まちづくりセンター

How to take part

The danjiri processions and the parades of mikoshi and taiko floats are mainly carried out by the townspeople of the 9 districts and those involved in the festival.

General visitors can watch the processions, danjiri parades, and shrine entries around the old town of Hirano and Kumata Shrine.

Location and access

Venue and address

Hirano-go and the old town of Hirano, centered around Kumata Shrine.

Kumata Shrine is at 2-1-67 Hirano-miyamachi, Hirano-ku, Osaka City.

Train and bus

Hirano Station on the JR Yamatoji Line is listed as a transit option.

Osaka City Bus services may be changed or rerouted during the festival period.

By car

Traffic restrictions will be in effect on Nanko-dori, Sakae-dori, National Route 25, and other roads.

Allow plenty of time and use detour routes.

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Address 2-1-67 Hirano-miyamachi, Hirano-ku, Osaka City

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

In 2026, it was held from July 11 through the 14th.

The schedule included foot-washing ceremonies for the taiko floats and mikoshi on the 11th; neighborhood danjiri processions and a joint procession by nine neighborhoods on the 12th; neighborhood danjiri processions and their procession into the shrine on the 13th; and a taiko float procession and the mikoshi’s ceremonial passage on the 14th.

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Tips for your visit

The joint danjiri procession and shrine entry draw many spectators, so follow directions from crowd guides and security staff, and take care not to enter the procession route.

For 2026, traffic restrictions were announced for areas including Nanko-dori, Sakae-dori, and National Route 25.

Since the festival takes place during a hot time of year, it is important to take measures against heatstroke before visiting.

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Origins and History of Hirano-go Summer Festival

Hirano-go Summer Festival is said to have begun with the Gion-e held at Gion Shrine, founded around 862 and now known as Kumata Shrine.

Over time, festival elements were added to the religious rites, and by the middle of the Edo period, a format centered on mikoshi, futon taiko, and danjiri had become established.

Today, the program also includes a festival eve and Sanjuppo Festival for children.

Official information

The 2026 schedule and event details can be found in the event information published by the Hirano Ward Community Development Center.

The tourist information listing for Kumata Shrine, the festival venue, includes its address and phone number.

The official Hirano Ward page for Osaka City also notes that danjiri from all nine neighborhoods gathered for the 2026 eve-of-festival celebration.