Takatsu’s Reisai, continued since the Edo period: 2 days of prayers passed down through the community
Mizoguchi Jinja Festival
The 2026 edition of Mizoguchi Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/12 〜 2026/09/13Ended
- Season / frequency
- It is held around the Sunday closest to September 15. / An annual .
- Location
- Mizoguchi Jinja
- Area
- Kanagawa Prefecture・Kawasaki City(From Tokyo: approx. 30 min–1 h · 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.
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Reisai at Mizoguchi Jinja has continued since the Edo period. The Yoimiya Festival and the Reisai offer a chance to learn about the history of the festival passed down through the Takatsu community.
About Mizoguchi Jinja Festival
The Mizoguchi Jinja Festival is the Reitaisai held at Mizoguchi Jinja in Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki City.
It is now considered the largest festival in Takatsu Ward, attracting many worshippers.
This Reisai has continued since the Edo period, when the shrine was called Akagi-sha, and has been passed down with the support of local people.
Source: 例大祭 | 溝口神社
Festival highlights
The highlight is the two-day festival, with the Yoimiya Festival and Reisai held on consecutive days.
The Kanagawa Prefecture Jinja Association’s information also notes that the Reitaisai includes a shinkosai.
It is said that the festival was once the largest in the surrounding area, and that local schools closed so all the students could visit the shrine.
Source: 溝口神社 - 神奈川県神社庁
Takatsu’s Reisai, continued since the Edo period: 2 days of prayers passed down through the community
What to expect
The festival centers on the Yoimiya Festival and Reisai, and visitors can experience the local festival by visiting the shrine.
A shinkosai is included as part of the Reitaisai.
At one time, the festival took a simpler form centered on the representatives and the annual organizers, but with the cooperation of local residents, it has been passed down as the festival held today.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Mizoguchi Jinja (2-25-1 Mizoguchi, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa).
- Train and bus
A 5-minute walk from Musashi-Mizonokuchi Station, an 8-minute walk from Takatsu Station, and a 12-minute walk from Kajigaya Station.
It is a 2-minute walk from the Mizonokuchi bus stop and a 3-minute walk from the Mizonokuchi Station Entrance bus stop.
Source: ⛩溝口神社｜神奈川県川崎市高津区 - 八百万の神
Address 2-25-1 Mizoguchi, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0001
Dates and season
2026 Festival Information (The dates listed have passed)
In 2026, the Yoimiya Festival was listed for September 12 (Saturday), and the Reisai for September 13 (Sunday).
The annual Reitaisai is said to be held around the Sunday closest to September 15.
The 2026 dates have passed.
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Nearby attractions
Nearby is Kawasaki City’s Oyama Kaido walking course, which includes Mizoguchi Jinja as a highlight along the route.
The full route from Futako-Shinchi Station to Kajigaya Station is listed as 3.7 kilometers and takes about 2 hours.
The course also introduces places connected with local history, such as the Oyama Kaido Furusato-kan and the Nikaryo Irrigation Canal and Oishi Bridge.
Source: 川崎市高津区 : 大山街道コース（大山小径で大山詣り）
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東京都と神奈川県の境界にある遊園地
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日本の神奈川県川崎市の生田緑地公園内にある日本の古民家を展示する屋外博物館
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Photo source ·Origins and History of Mizoguchi Jinja Festival
During the Edo period, when the shrine was called Akagi-sha, the Reisai at Mizoguchi Jinja was held every year on August 15.
After the solar calendar was adopted in the Meiji period, the date was moved 1 month later, to September 15.
The festival was scaled back during the turmoil after the war, but it gradually regained its liveliness with the cooperation of local residents.
Official information
The festival dates and its origins are listed under “Reitaisai” on the official Mizoguchi Jinja website.
The Kanagawa Prefecture Jinja Association’s shrine information also lists Mizoguchi Jinja’s address and the time of year when its Reitaisai is held.
Mizoguchi Jinja Festival at a Glance
The Mizoguchi Jinja Festival is a local festival in Takatsu Ward, based on a Reisai that has continued since the Edo period.
The Yoimiya Festival and Reisai are held, and the Reitaisai includes a shinkosai.
In 2026, it was scheduled for September 12 and 13, and the venue can be reached on foot from Musashi-Mizonokuchi Station or the Mizonokuchi bus stop.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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