Ikawadani Sosha’s autumn festival, brought to life by futon-daiko floats from 4 districts
Ikawadani Sosha Autumn Festival
The 2026 edition of Ikawadani Sosha Autumn Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/03 〜 2026/10/04Ended
- Season / frequency
- The first Saturday of October and the following day every year / Every year
- Location
- Ikawadani Sosha
- Area
- Hyogo Prefecture・Nishi Ward, Kobe(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 40 min–3 h 10 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
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This autumn festival at Ikawadani Sosha in Nishi Ward, Kobe, features futon-daiko floats and dedicated by the local districts.
About Ikawadani Sosha Autumn Festival
The Ikawadani Sosha Autumn Festival is an annual festival held at Ikawadani Sosha in Kamiwaki, Ikawadani-cho, Nishi Ward, Kobe.
Over two days—the eve festival and the daytime festival—futon-daiko floats from the local districts gather at the shrine.
Lion dances are also dedicated, and the festival has been passed down as a tradition praying for protection from misfortune and a bountiful harvest.
Source: 伊川谷惣社 秋祭り - Wikipedia / 伊川谷惣社（いかわだにそうじゃ）秋祭 - 見どころ、交通 & 周辺情報 | The KANSAI Guide - The Origin of Japan, KANSAI
Festival highlights
A highlight is the futon-daiko floats, which differ in design from district to district.
The Miyamoto district has a thin, single-layer futon roof, while the Kitabeppu district has a thin, flat roof made of 5 layers. The Minamibeppu district’s float features elaborate hazama carvings.
The Fukiage district’s is smaller than the other 3 floats and retains its traditional appearance.
Ikawadani Sosha’s autumn festival, brought to life by futon-daiko floats from 4 districts
What to expect
At the eve festival, three floats from Miyamoto, Minamibeppu, and Kitabeppu enter the , then depart and take part in a spirited procession.
At the daytime festival the following day, the drum float from the Fukiage district joins in, followed by the shrine entry, shrine departure, o-tabi procession, shinkoshiki, a second shrine entry, shrine departure, and a spirited float procession.
You can enjoy the flow of the festival while watching the lion dances and futon-daiko floats being dedicated.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ikawadani Sosha (1005 Kamiwaki, Ikawadani-cho, Nishi Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture)
- Train and bus
It is a 29-minute walk from Ikawadani Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line.
It is a 4-minute walk from the Ikawadani Sosha-mae bus stop.
Source: ⛩伊川谷惣社｜兵庫県神戸市西区 - 八百万の神
Address 1005 Kamiwaki, Ikawadani-cho, Nishi Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Festival Information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the Yoimiya is on October 3 (Saturday), and the Hirumiya is on October 4 (Sunday).
The Yoimiya begins around 7 p.m., and the Hirumiya around 1 p.m.
Three futon-daiko are scheduled to take part in the Yoimiya, and four in the Hirumiya.
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Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions introduced include Akashi Castle, the Akashi Municipal Planetarium, the Akashi City Museum of History, and Akashi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
All are facilities listed in information about the area around the venue for the Ikawadani Sosha Autumn Festival.
If you plan to visit while attending the festival, it is a good idea to check each facility’s opening status and terms of use in advance.
人と防災未来センター
兵庫県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
兵庫県立美術館
兵庫県神戸市「HAT神戸」にある美術館
布引ハーブ園
兵庫県の公園・庭園のスポットです。
生田神社
神戸市中央区にある神社
白鶴美術館
兵庫県神戸市東灘区にある美術館
写真：Original uploader was 663highland at ja.wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0
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神戸どうぶつ王国
兵庫県の公園・庭園のスポットです。
神戸ポートタワー
神戸港にあるタワー
神戸市立博物館
神戸市中央区京町にある博物館
神戸市立小磯記念美術館
神戸市東灘区にある美術館
Origins and History of Ikawadani Sosha Autumn Festival
Ikawadani Sosha is a shrine whose founding is said to date to an order by Empress Jingu to enshrine Okuninushi here.
Although its founding date is unknown, records tell of its reconstruction in Enkyu 3 (1071) and of its being called Sosha from the 13th century onward.
There is no detailed information available, within the sources checked, about when the autumn festival began or how it has changed over time.
Source: 神戸市西区|家内安全|七五三参り|初宮詣|惣社神社
Official information
Official information is available on the Sosha Shrine website.
The site provides information about the shrine’s history and enshrined deities.
Ikawadani Sosha Autumn Festival at a Glance
The Ikawadani Sosha Autumn Festival is an annual festival held at Ikawadani Sosha in Nishi Ward, Kobe.
Futon-daiko floats with designs unique to each district gather for the eve and daytime festivals, with shrine processions, spirited float processions, lion dances, and other offerings.
In 2026, October 3 is listed as the eve festival, and the 4th as the daytime festival.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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