A festival in the heart of the city, where a large stone floats through the power of bamboo
Dai Inoko Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/11/07 〜 2026/11/08Scheduled
- Season / frequency
- The first Saturday and Sunday of November each year / Every year
- Location
- Fukuromachi Park
- Area
- Hiroshima Prefecture・Hiroshima City(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.
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Dai Inoko Festival is held at Fukuromachi Park in Naka Ward, Hiroshima, where the strength of 88 bamboo poles lifts a large stone into the air. This festival has a distinctive mechanism and is supported by local residents.
About Dai Inoko Festival
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Photographer: るかしぃ File:2018年開催の様子.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Dai Inoko Festival is a local event held every year at Fukuromachi Park in Naka Ward, Hiroshima.
The festival centers on the “Inoko Installation,” which uses the tension of bamboo to lift a large stone.
A citizens’ group supports the festival and is establishing a distinctive event in the town of Fukuromachi.
Source: 大イノコ祭り - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the sight of a large stone weighing about 1.5 tons being lifted into the air using 88 bamboo poles.
The mechanism that lifts the stone using the tension of bamboo is itself a distinctive sight that symbolizes the festival.
At Fukuromachi Park, a park in the heart of the city, you can see a structure made of a huge stone and bamboo up close.
A festival in the heart of the city, where a large stone floats through the power of bamboo
What to expect
The festival centers on the “Inoko Installation” set up in Fukuromachi Park, where the strength of bamboo suspends a large stone in midair.
Details of the event schedule and individual activities are limited to what is provided in the event information, but the main highlight is watching the structure made from 88 bamboo poles and a large stone.
In 2026, the festival runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Source: 大いのこ祭(広島県)の詳細データ｜ウォーカープラス
How to take part
At the venue, children pull on a rope to lift a large stone using the tension of bamboo.
At the 2017 event, children pulled the rope with all their might in time with the calls.
The festival’s centerpiece is the “Inoko Installation,” which uses 88 bamboo poles and a large stone.
Children pull on ropes, using the tension in the bamboo to lift a large stone into the air.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Fukuromachi Park (9-9 Fukuromachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima)
- Train and bus
From JR Hiroshima Station, take City Tram Line 1 bound for Hiroshima Port (Ujina) via Kamiyacho and get off at Fukuromachi. It is about a 5-minute walk from there.
- Parking
There is no parking at the venue; use a nearby parking lot.
Address 9-9 Fukuromachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima
Dates and season
In 2026, it will be held on November 7 (Saturday) and the 8th (Sunday).
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is announced as going ahead in rainy weather.
The event is scheduled to take place at Fukuro-machi Park on both days.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
There is no dedicated parking at the venue, so if you plan to arrive by car, you should consider using a nearby parking lot.
By public transport, you can reach the venue with about a 5-minute walk from Fukuro-machi tram stop.
The 2026 event is announced as going ahead in rainy weather, but it is a good idea to bring rain gear and wear comfortable walking clothes suited to the weather.
Nearby attractions
お好み村
広島県広島市中区にあるフードテーマパーク
写真：Taisyo ; Uploaded to Commons by Nihonjoe / CC BY 3.0
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ひろしま美術館
広島県広島市中区にある美術館
写真：Taisyo at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY 3.0
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マツダミュージアム
広島市南区にある企業博物館
尾長天満宮
広島県広島市東区にある神社
平和記念公園
広島市にある公園
広島市こども文化科学館
広島市中央公園内にある科学館
写真：Taisyo at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY 3.0
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広島市交通科学館
広島県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
広島市安佐動物公園
広島県の観光名所のスポットです。
写真：Taisyo at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY 3.0
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広島市植物公園
広島県広島市佐伯区倉重にある都市公園
広島市江波山気象館
Museums
広島市現代美術館
広島県広島市南区にある美術館
写真：Taisyo at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY 3.0
Photo source ·Origins and History of Dai Inoko Festival
The Dai Inoko Festival began in 1990 under the name “Inoko Festa.”
After the event was suspended in 1996, it was held again in November 2013, led by a citizens’ group inspired by the desire to revive the festival’s world once more.
It is currently presented as a local event that continues to be held at Fukuromachi Park.
Official information
The festival information page is listed as the official website.
Check the festival’s official information for the latest details on dates and venue.
Dai Inoko Festival at a Glance
The Dai Inoko Festival is a local event held at Fukuromachi Park in Naka Ward, Hiroshima.
The “Inoko Installation,” which uses the tension of 88 bamboo poles to lift a large stone weighing about 1.5 tons, is the festival’s signature highlight.
In 2026, it will be held on November 7 and 8. It will go ahead in rainy weather, and there is no parking at the venue.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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