An autumn grand festival where the hōren palanquin and a colorful procession bring the streets of Miyazaki to life
Miyazaki Jingu Grand Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/31 〜 2026/11/01Scheduled
- Season / frequency
- Held each year, mainly on the Saturday and Sunday of the week of the main shrine festival on October 26 / Every year
- Location
- From Miyazaki Jingu through Ehira, Tachibana-dori, and Nakamura-dori to the Oyodo ; Takachiho-dori (Jinmu-sama Hiroba)
- Area
- Miyazaki Prefecture・Miyazaki City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 40 min–2 h · flight time only)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
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Miyazaki Jingu Grand Festival is an autumn festival in Miyazaki, locally known as “Jinmu-sama.” The , with the goshishi, hōren palanquin, and children’s procession traveling from Miyazaki Jingu to the otabisho, is followed by the shinkei procession.
About Miyazaki Jingu Grand Festival
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Photographer: Sanjo File:Miyazaki Shrine Oyodo Otabisho 2022.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Miyazaki Jingu Grand Festival is an autumn festival centered on the annual festival at Miyazaki Jingu and the shinkō festival that follows.
Locally, the festival is called “Jinmu-sama,” after the enshrined deity, Emperor Jinmu, and the shinkō procession makes its way through Miyazaki City.
The event includes a hōren palanquin, a children’s procession, and local performing arts, and is cherished as a celebration linking the shrine, the city center, and the otabisho.
Source: 宮崎神宮大祭 - Wikipedia / 宮崎神宮大祭（神武さま）について知りたい（FAQ）｜宮崎市コールセンター
Festival highlights
The highlight is the shinkō procession, led by the goshishi and followed by the hōren palanquin, children’s procession, and others.
The shinkei procession features Okiyo Maru, a recreation of the ancient ship used in Emperor Jinmu’s eastern expedition, and “Miss Shanshan Uma,” dressed as a bride.
Enjoy the traditional procession along the route together with lively events featuring drums and local performing arts.
Source: 【2026】宮﨑神宮大祭（神武さま） | イベント | 【公式】宮崎市観光サイト
An autumn grand festival where the hōren palanquin and a colorful procession bring the streets of Miyazaki to life
What to expect
The festival consists of the main shrine festival on October 26, followed by the shinkō procession.
The procession starts at Miyazaki Jingu and travels through Ehira, Tachibana-dori, and Nakamura-dori to the otabisho.
After the first day’s procession, Jinmu-sama Hiroba opens on Takachiho-dori, with events continuing into the evening.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
The city area from Miyazaki Shrine via Eda, Tachibana-dori, and Nakamura-dori to the Oyodo Otabisho.
The address is 2-4-1 Jingu, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
- Train and bus
A 10-minute walk from JR Miyazaki-Jingu Station.
- By car
Traffic restrictions will be in place on festival days.
Details of the restricted sections are scheduled to be posted later.
- Parking
Miyazaki Shrine lists free parking for 300 vehicles.
Source: 宮﨑神宮 | スポット・体験 | 【公式】宮崎市観光サイト
Address 〒880-0053 2-4-1 Jingu, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Dates and season
In 2026, the festival will be held on October 31 (Saturday) and November 1 (Sunday).
The sacred procession starts at 1 p.m. on both days and is scheduled to continue until around 4:30 p.m. on the first day and around 4 p.m. on the second day.
From 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 31 (Saturday), the Jinmu-sama Plaza will be open on Takachiho-dori.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
Traffic restrictions will be in place in parts of the city on the day, so take care when choosing your route if traveling by car.
On October 31, 2026 and November 1, the Phoenix bus service will be detoured due to traffic restrictions.
If you plan to use the Miyako City bus stop, some scheduled services may not be available there.
Nearby attractions
Miyazaki Jingu, the festival’s starting point, is located at 2-4-1 Jingu, Miyazaki City.
On the is the Miyazaki Jingu Chokokan, which displays and preserves treasures and books and is designated a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
Nearby attractions where you can discover Miyazaki’s history alongside the shrine grounds and festival procession.
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宮崎県宮崎市にある科学館
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宮崎市にある神社
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宮崎市にある神社
Origins and History of Miyazaki Jingu Grand Festival
The festival is said to have originated when townspeople who worshipped at Miyazaki Jingu submitted a petition asking for an annual shinkō procession from the distant shrine.
Records of the shinkō festival date back to 1876, and a new hōren palanquin was made in 1909, establishing the procession format seen today.
The festival resumed after the war, and from 1971, the schedule of a main shrine festival followed by shinkō processions on Saturday and Sunday became established.
Official information
Details of the 2026 event can be found on the event page of the Miyazaki City tourism website.
The Miyazaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry is listed as a contact, and a related link to detailed festival information is also provided.
Miyazaki Jingu Grand Festival at a Glance
The Miyazaki Jingu Grand Festival is an autumn festival in Miyazaki City, affectionately known as “Jinmu-sama.”
In 2026, the shinkō procession will take place on October 31 and November 1, with the goshishi, hōren palanquin, children’s procession, Okiyo Maru, and others making their way through the city.
On the first evening, Jinmu-sama Hiroba opens on Takachiho-dori, where you can enjoy the procession and evening events.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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