The Okayama district’s water-splashing ritual, with prayers for protection from fire and the removal of misfortune
Okayama Water-Splashing Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Autumn
- Location
- Near Kashima Shrine
- Area
- Fukushima Prefecture・Fukushima City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 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
- Wishes behind the festival
- Last updated
- 2026/10/20
As an autumn festival in the Okayama district of Fukushima City, a water-splashing ritual is held near Kashima Shrine. It is a local tradition expressing wishes for protection from fire and the removal of misfortune.
About Okayama Water-Splashing Festival
The Okayama Water-Splashing Festival is an autumn festival held in the Okayama district of Fukushima City.
A water-splashing ritual is held near Kashima Shrine.
It is a local tradition expressing wishes for protection from fire and the removal of misfortune.
Source: 福島の祭りイベント | おでかけふくしま
Festival highlights
A distinctive feature is that the water-splashing ritual is at the heart of the festival.
Through a water-related ritual, people express their wishes for protection from fire and the removal of misfortune.
It is also a highlight that the festival is held near Kashima Shrine as an autumn festival in the Okayama district of Fukushima City.
The Okayama district’s water-splashing ritual, with prayers for protection from fire and the removal of misfortune
What to expect
A water-splashing ritual is held near Kashima Shrine.
It is described as a local tradition expressing wishes for protection from fire and the removal of misfortune.
Specific event times, the program, and ways for the general public to participate are not provided.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Near Kashima Shrine
Event venue 福島県福島市 鹿島神社
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
- Season
Autumn
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
福島市写真美術館
福島県福島市にある美術館
福島市民家園
福島県福島市にある古民家園
福島市飯野UFOふれあい館
福島県福島市のUFOの里にある施設
福島県あづま総合運動公園
福島県福島市にある公園
福島県立美術館
福島県福島市にある美術館
写真：掬茶 / CC BY-SA 4.0(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·
福島縣護國神社
福島県福島市にある神社
花見山公園
福島県の公園・庭園のスポットです。
写真：Original uploader was BehBeh at ja.wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo source ·Okayama Water-Splashing Festival at a Glance
The Okayama Water-Splashing Festival is an autumn festival held near Kashima Shrine in the Okayama district of Fukushima City.
The festival centers on a water-splashing ritual, with prayers for protection from fire and the removal of misfortune.
Specific event times, participation methods, and access details are not provided.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/20
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