A summer tradition in Sera Town, brought to life by danjiri floats and niwaka performances
Koyama Hatsuka Ebisu
The 2026 edition of Koyama Hatsuka Ebisu has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/19 〜 2026/08/20Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year on August 19 and the 20th / Every year
- Location
- Imakoyasan Street
- Area
- Hiroshima Prefecture・Sera Town(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h 50 min–4 h 20 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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer festival dating back to the Edo period, featuring a procession and niwaka performances along Imakoyasan Street in Sera Town.
About Koyama Hatsuka Ebisu
Koyama Hatsuka Ebisu is a summer festival passed down in the Koyama area of Sera Town, Hiroshima Prefecture.
It has continued since the Edo period as an annual event honoring Ebisu Shrine, with 3 danjiri floats parading through town at its center.
The offerings vary between day and night: suspended puppets appear during the day, while niwaka performances by the young men’s group bring the festival to life at night.
This event offers a chance to experience local traditional performing arts and festival music along Imakoyasan Street.
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Festival highlights
Highlights include a procession of suspended puppets on danjiri floats and danjiri niwaka performances presented from the evening onward.
Niwaka refers to improvised arts and theater, among other performances, presented as danjiri make their way through town.
Food stalls line the street, and stage events are also held.
In 2026, a fireworks display is also planned near the festival site, offering a chance to enjoy traditional performing arts alongside summer festivities.
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A summer tradition in Sera Town, brought to life by danjiri floats and niwaka performances
What to expect
The festival was announced as scheduled to take place over 2 days, August 19, 2026 and the 20th, mainly along Imakōyama-dori.
On both days, danjiri floats carrying suspended puppets parade through town during the day, and danjiri niwaka performances begin around 7 p.m.
Food stalls and stage events can also be enjoyed along the street, and a fireworks display is held near the festival site.
A distinctive feature is the transition from the daytime procession to the evening performances.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Imakoyasan Street (Koyama, Sera Town, Sera District, Hiroshima Prefecture)
- By car
5 minutes by car from Sera IC on the Onomichi Expressway.
Address Koyama, Sera Town, Sera District, Hiroshima Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Festival Information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 festival was announced as scheduled to run from August 19 (Wednesday) to August 20 (Thursday).
Held every year on August 19 and the 20th, the festival features danjiri carrying hanging puppets parading through the streets during the day, followed by danjiri niwaka performances from evening onward.
Street stalls, stage events and a fireworks display are also planned.
As event times vary, please check the details before visiting.
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Origins and History of Koyama Hatsuka Ebisu
Koyama Hatsuka Ebisu is a festival with a history of about 300 years, dating back to the Edo period.
It has been passed down as an annual event honoring Ebisu Shrine, with danjiri floats, suspended puppets, niwaka performances, and festival music as traditional features.
Today, the daytime procession and evening performances are held along Imakoyasan Street.
The year the festival began and details of its subsequent history are not known.
Official information
For inquiries about the festival, contact the Koyama Hatsuka Ebisu Executive Committee Secretariat (at the Sera Town Chamber of Commerce).
The phone number is 0847-22-0529.
The official Kamigumi Danjiri website is listed as a related site.
Koyama Hatsuka Ebisu at a Glance
Koyama Hatsuka Ebisu is a summer festival that has been held for about 300 years, every August 19 and the 20th, along Imakoyasan Street in Sera Town.
Highlights include a daytime procession of danjiri floats carrying suspended puppets and evening performances of niwaka arts and theater.
In 2026, the festival will be held from August 19 through the 20th, with food stalls, stage events, and a fireworks display also planned.
About 5 minutes by car from Sera IC.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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