Name: Koshitori Shrine Grand Festival
Start: 2026-09-04
End: 2026-09-06
Location: Koshitori Shrine grounds and the Ogu neighborhood

A local Grand Festival held at Koshitori Shrine in Okazaki, Isehara City. On the main festival day in 2026, a announcing the festival made its rounds through the Ogu neighborhood, while food stalls, bingo, and karaoke were held in the shrine grounds.

About Koshitori Shrine Grand Festival

The Koshitori Shrine Grand Festival is a local festival associated with Koshitori Shrine in Okazaki, Isehara City, and the Ogu Neighborhood Association.

At the 2026 Grand Festival, taiko made its rounds through the neighborhood, while food stalls, bingo, karaoke, and other activities were held in the shrine grounds.

Local residents create the festival atmosphere in the shrine grounds and throughout the neighborhood.

Festival highlights

A highlight is the sight of the taiko tower announcing the festival making its rounds through the Ogu neighborhood and adding to the festive atmosphere.

The festival’s local character is reflected in how the sound of the taiko spreads beyond the shrine grounds and throughout the neighborhood.

Food stalls opened in the shrine grounds, where bingo and karaoke were also held.

The Koshitori Shrine Grand Festival, brought to life by taiko and local festivities

What to expect

At the 2026 Grand Festival, on the main festival day, September 5, a taiko tower announcing the festival made its rounds through the Ogu neighborhood, and food stalls opened in the shrine grounds.

Bingo and karaoke were also held in the shrine grounds, offering a chance to enjoy local festivities.

Taiko practice and making nokibana decorations were also carried out in preparation for the Grand Festival.

How to take part

In 2026, people interested in taiko were invited to join practice sessions in preparation for the Grand Festival.

CDs and sheet music are lent to beginners, who are advised to practice at home.

Location and access

Venue and address: Koshitori Shrine grounds and the Ogu neighborhood / 5342 Okazaki, Isehara City (Koshitori Shrine)

Address 5342 Okazaki, Isehara City (Koshitori Shrine)

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Dates and season

2026 festival information (the listed dates have passed)

In 2026, the festival was held from September 4 through the 6th, with September 5 as the main festival day.

On the main festival day, taiko made its rounds through the Ogu neighborhood, while food stalls, bingo, and karaoke were held in the shrine grounds.

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Nearby attractions

The Ogu area is home to the “Gotanda Maiden Jizo,” selected for the 50 Best Folktales, and the ruins of Sagami Okazaki Castle.

Ogu Neighborhood Association is blessed with historic sites that tell the story of the area, making it a walking route for history enthusiasts from Isehara City and elsewhere in Kanagawa Prefecture.

It is introduced as a place where you can explore local history alongside the festival.

Official information

The Ogu Neighborhood Association page on the Isehara City website provides a record of the 2026 Koshitori Shrine Grand Festival and information about events on the main festival day.

The page also covers taiko practice and making nokibana decorations in preparation for the Grand Festival.

This is information posted by the local government for checking the dates and details.