A spring procession of offerings led by a flower-adorned banner, and the Children’s Dance
Spring Festival at Kamiatagi Shrine (Atagi Festival)
The 2026 edition of Spring Festival at Kamiatagi Shrine (Atagi Festival) has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/04/29Ended
- Location
- Kamiatagi Shrine
- Area
- Wakayama Prefecture・Hidakagawa Town(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h 30 min–4 h · bullet train + connecting 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
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
The Spring Festival at Kamiatagi Shrine, also known as the “Flower Festival,” is characterized by offerings before the kami and a procession to the led by a banner adorned with artificial flowers.
About Spring Festival at Kamiatagi Shrine (Atagi Festival)
The Spring Festival at Kamiatagi Shrine is a spring festival also known as the “Flower Festival.”
It is one of the few spring festivals in Wakayama Prefecture, featuring “Yatsuhachi” and the “Chigo no Mai” (Children’s Dance) offered before the kami.
A procession led by a banner adorned with magnificent artificial flowers makes its way to the otabisho.
Festival highlights
Highlights include “Yatsuhachi” and the “Chigo no Mai” (Children’s Dance), performed as offerings before the kami.
In addition to the dances, a banner beautifully decorated with artificial flowers leads the procession.
The procession makes its way from Kamiatagi Shrine to the otabisho, with the festival’s distinctive character on display both in the offerings and along the route.
A spring procession of offerings led by a flower-adorned banner, and the Children’s Dance
What to expect
At the festival, “Yatsuhachi” and the “Chigo no Mai” (Children’s Dance) are first offered before the kami.
Then a procession led by a banner adorned with artificial flowers makes its way to the otabisho.
The festival’s progression can be seen in the offerings before the kami and the procession heading to the otabisho.
How to take part
参加費：無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kamiatagi Shrine / 212 Hatsuyugawa, Hidakagawa, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture
- Train and bus
About 1 hour 30 minutes by bus from JR Gobo Station; get off at Taira Bridge and walk 10 minutes.
- By car
31 km via National Route 424 from the Hanwa Expressway’s Arida IC, about 50 minutes
- Parking
None / Parking available nearby
Address 212 Hatsuyugawa, Hidakagawa, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 festival information (the listed dates have passed)
The event is listed as scheduled for April 29, 2026 (Wednesday, a public holiday).
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
There is no parking at the venue, but there are parking lots nearby.
If you’re traveling by car, please plan your journey with the lack of parking at the venue in mind.
Nearby attractions
Recommended nearby spots include fireflies in the Genko district of Hidakagawa Town and Michi no Hotto Station Miyama no Sato (a regional direct-sales center within the Kansai Regional Union area).
Along with the festival, you can explore spots connected with Hidakagawa Town’s nature and local direct-sales center.
Origins and History of Spring Festival at Kamiatagi Shrine (Atagi Festival)
The Spring Festival at Kamiatagi Shrine is listed in cultural property records as “The Spring Festival at Kamiatagi Shrine (Atagi Festival),” a Wakayama Prefecture-designated Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
It is also known as the “Flower Festival,” and the offerings before the kami and procession to the otabisho are described.
No information is provided about its origins, founding year, or historical changes.
Spring Festival at Kamiatagi Shrine (Atagi Festival) at a Glance
The Spring Festival at Kamiatagi Shrine is a spring festival also known as the “Flower Festival.”
“Yatsuhachi” and the “Chigo no Mai” (Children’s Dance) are offered before the kami, and a procession led by a banner adorned with artificial flowers makes its way to the otabisho.
The festival is designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by Wakayama Prefecture, and it is listed as scheduled for April 29 (Wednesday, a public holiday) in 2026.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
