An autumn festival enlivened by hayashi music and fireworks as the parade winds through Hiraoka
Mitsushima Shrine Autumn Festival
The 2026 edition of Mitsushima Shrine Autumn Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/10 〜 2026/10/11Ended
- Location
- Hiraoka area
- Area
- Nagano Prefecture・Tenryu Village(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 50 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
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
An autumn festival in the Hiraoka area of Tenryu Village, featuring a parade with music and fireworks such as starmines.
About Mitsushima Shrine Autumn Festival
The Mitsushima Shrine Autumn Festival is a local autumn festival held across the Hiraoka area of Tenryu Village, Nagano Prefecture.
Parades featuring hayashi music and other elements make their way through the district, bringing the festival to life.
Fireworks, including starmines, are also launched at night, and the parade and fireworks are defining features.
The festival takes place across the Hiraoka area, including around Mitsushima Shrine.
Festival highlights
A highlight is the lively parade featuring hayashi music and other elements as it makes its way through the district.
The parade moves through the Hiraoka area, bringing the festival’s activity to life.
In addition, fireworks, including starmines, are launched, creating a different scene from the parade moving along the ground.
The combination of a parade featuring hayashi music and fireworks is a major feature of the festival.
An autumn festival enlivened by hayashi music and fireworks as the parade winds through Hiraoka
What to expect
Parades featuring hayashi music and other elements make their way through the district during the festival.
The parade takes place in the Hiraoka area and is described as an event that moves through the district.
Fireworks, including starmines, are also launched.
Since no specific order of events or times are provided, the confirmed information is that the parade and fireworks take place.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hiraoka area, Hiraoka, Tenryu Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture
- By car
50 minutes by car from Tenryukyo IC on the Sanen Nanshin Expressway
Address Hiraoka, Tenryu Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Festival Information (the listed dates have passed)
The festival is listed as scheduled for October 10, 2026 (Sat)–October 11 (Sun).
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
Nearby spots listed include the Tenryu River Gorge, Joshin Falls, and Ryusen no Yu at Fureai Station Ryusen-kaku.
The Tenryu River Gorge is described for its river and gorge scenery, Joshin Falls as a waterfall, and Ryusen no Yu as a day-use hot spring.
All are listed as spots within Tenryu Village.
Mitsushima Shrine Autumn Festival at a Glance
The Mitsushima Shrine Autumn Festival is an autumn festival held across the Hiraoka area of Tenryu Village.
Parades featuring hayashi music and other elements make their way through the district, and fireworks, including starmines, are launched.
In 2026, the festival is listed as scheduled from October 10 (Sat) to October 11 (Sun). The venue is a 50-minute drive from Tenryukyo IC on the Sanen Nanshin Expressway.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
