Autumn in Kumihama, resounding with 5 taikodai, and a mikoshi procession
Kamitachi-no-miya Grand Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Early October Sundays
- Location
- Kamitachi-no-miya Shrine and within Kumihama First District
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Kyotango City(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.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Kamitachi-no-miya Grand Festival is an autumn festival in Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City, where 5 taikodai gather at Kamitachi-no-miya Shrine for offerings, followed by a procession through the neighborhood.
About Kamitachi-no-miya Grand Festival
The Kamitachi-no-miya Grand Festival is an autumn festival held at Kamitachi-no-miya Shrine and in Kumihama First District, Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City.
5 taikodai gather at the shrine and perform their skills as part of the offering ceremony.
Afterward, a procession led by the mikoshi makes its way through the neighborhood, connecting the shrine with the local community.
Source: 神谷太刀宮大祭 | イベント一覧 | 京都府観光連盟公式サイト
Festival highlights
The highlight is seeing all 5 taikodai gathered together.
The taikodai perform powerful taiko offerings known as “gei.” The 5 taikodai are Kirishimayama, Futabayama, Matsueyama, Kagurayama, and Mishiroyama.
After the offering, a procession led by the mikoshi makes its way through the neighborhood, so you can continue enjoying both the shrine offering and the local procession.
Source: 秋の例祭・神輿渡御｜目的で探す｜京都に乾杯
Autumn in Kumihama, resounding with 5 taikodai, and a mikoshi procession
What to expect
The festival consists of the “Hiyori ” on the day before and the main festival day.
The day before, lightweight, illuminated taikodai parade through the area. On the main festival day, 5 taikodai gather at the shrine to make a taiko offering.
After the offering ceremony, a procession led by the mikoshi makes its way through the neighborhood, and the festival procession spreads into the local community.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kamitachi-no-miya Shrine and within Kumihama First District.
The shrine is located at 1314 Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture.
- Train and bus
Take the Kyoto Tango Railway Miyazu Line to Kumihama Station, then walk about 5 minutes.
The shrine’s information says it is a 3-minute walk.
- By car
About 20 minutes from Toyooka and about 30 minutes from Mineyama.
About 40 minutes by car from Kyotango-Omiya I.C. on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway, and about 25 minutes from Toyooka-Izushi I.C. on the Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway.
Source: 久美浜 神谷太刀宮 厄除・方除・交通安全・良縁結び・導きの神様 境内には神秘的な磐座も 神谷神社
Address Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
Early October Sundays
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Tips for your visit
The taikodai offering takes place at Kamitachi-no-miya Shrine, after which the mikoshi procession makes its way through Kumihama First District.
Since the offering ceremony and the neighborhood procession take place in different areas, check the venue boundaries before you visit so you can move to the scenes you want to see.
The nearest station is about a 5-minute walk from the shrine, according to the information provided.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Kamiya Shrine (Kamitachi-no-miya), the Inaba Family’s former merchant residence, and Nyoiji Temple.
Kamiya Shrine (Kamitachi-no-miya) is also a festival venue, and its grounds contain a huge iwakura (sacred rock).
The Inaba Family’s former merchant residence and Nyoiji Temple are recommended as places to visit around Kumihama alongside the festival.
Source: 神谷神社（神谷太刀宮） - 観光 - 「京丹後ナビ」京丹後市観光公社 公式サイト
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Origins and History of Kamitachi-no-miya Grand Festival
Kamitachi-no-miya is an ancient shrine in Kumihama dedicated to Tamba no Michinushi-no-Mikoto.
Kamiya Shrine is said to have been founded when Tamba no Michinushi-no-Mikoto welcomed three deities from Izumo and prayed for peace on his journey ahead and success in battle.
From the medieval period onward, Kamiya Shrine fell into disrepair due to warfare and natural disasters, so the deities were enshrined together at Tachinomiya; it is said that this led to the shrine becoming known as Kamitachi-no-miya.
Official information
For official information about Kamitachi-no-miya, visit its official website.
An outline of the festival and transportation information are also available on the event page of the Kyoto Prefecture Tourism Federation’s official website.
Kamitachi-no-miya Grand Festival at a Glance
The Kamitachi-no-miya Grand Festival is an autumn festival in Kumihama centered on offerings by 5 taikodai and a mikoshi procession through the neighborhood.
The taikodai perform their “gei” at the shrine, and the procession spreads from Kamitachi-no-miya Shrine into Kumihama First District.
The venue is within walking distance of Kumihama Station, where you can enjoy the taiko offering and the local procession.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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