An autumn festival steeped in tradition, with shōjō and kasaboko floats traveling through Odaka
Odaka Festival
The 2026 edition of Odaka Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/03 〜 2026/10/04Ended
- Season / frequency
- The first Sunday of October and the day before / Every year
- Location
- Across Odaka-cho, Midori Ward, Nagoya (including Hikami Anago Shrine)
- Area
- Aichi Prefecture・Nagoya City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 40 min–2 h · 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
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
An autumn festival in Odaka-cho, Midori Ward, Nagoya, where shōjō and kasaboko floats travel through town accompanied by music. Passed down in the parishioner districts of Hikami Anago Shrine, the festival keeps the area’s history and festival traditions alive today.
About Odaka Festival
The Odaka Festival is the annual festival of Hikami Anago Shrine, located in Odaka-cho, Midori Ward, Nagoya.
Across 10 parishioner neighborhoods, kasaboko floats and matsu floats travel through town and perform kagura offerings at the shrine.
The festival has been passed down in a tradition of giving thanks for a good harvest, while today the wish for safety in the neighborhoods is also an important part of its meaning.
Source: 大高祭り - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
A highlight is the procession of kasaboko floats and matsu floats through Odaka, accompanied by kagura music played on flutes and drums.
At the front stands the large puppet “Ee Shōjō,” and 17 floats take part in the procession.
At the shrine, the floats make wide turns as kagura is performed as an offering. Shōjō also appear in scenes where they collide with one another or chase people to drive away bad luck.
An autumn festival steeped in tradition, with shōjō and kasaboko floats traveling through Odaka
What to expect
On the first day, shigaku features processions through each neighborhood, including visits to the homes of festival officials.
In some neighborhoods, children wearing lion masks also visit homes in an event called “Shishi-mawari.”
On the second day, hongaku, all the neighborhoods gather at Akiba Shrine. They travel around Odaka in the morning and afternoon, performing kagura at 14 shrines.
How to take part
This local festival is organized and paraded mainly by the communities of Hikami Anego Jinja.
The kasahoko and matsu carts are pulled, and kagura and performances are held as community events.
Visitors can watch the procession through town and the offerings at each shrine.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Across Odaka-cho, Midori Ward.
The procession travels to shrines in Odaka-cho, including Hikami Anago Shrine (1-3 Hiagamiyama, Odaka-cho, Midori Ward, Nagoya).
- Train and bus
JR Odaka Station is the nearest station.
Address Across Odaka-cho, Midori Ward, Nagoya (Hikami Anago Shrine: 1-3 Hiagamiyama, Odaka-cho, Midori Ward, Nagoya)
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 schedule listed shigaku on October 3 (Saturday) and hongaku on October 4 (Sunday).
During shigaku, each neighborhood holds its own procession. During hongaku, floats from all the neighborhoods join together to travel around Odaka and perform kagura offerings at places including Hikami Anago Shrine.
Source: 神話と酒蔵と戦国史のまち 大高を巡る - 大高地域観光推進協議会
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Tips for your visit
The main festival procession visits several shrines in Odaka Town, so its arrival time varies depending on where you watch.
At Hikami Anego Jinja, the procession enters the and kagura is performed in offering. Timings may vary due to traffic restrictions.
Near the carts and performers, please watch from a safe place where you will not obstruct the procession.
Nearby attractions
Around Odaka, you can visit Hikami Anago Shrine, the ruins of Odaka Castle, the ruins of Washizu Fort, the ruins of Marune Fort, and streets lined with sake breweries.
A historic-site walking route of about 5.7 km linking these sites is also listed, starting at JR Odaka Station.
This is an area where you can enjoy the festival route alongside Odaka’s mythology, Sengoku-period history, and sake-brewing culture.
Source: 緑区史跡散策路・大高城下コースの紹介｜緑区公式ウェブサイト
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Origins and History of Odaka Festival
The origins of the Odaka Festival are unclear, but records of a 1755 festival describe an event centered on the “Uma no Tō” (Horse Tower).
In the late Edo period, floats carrying pine trees and bōten appeared, and the festival is thought to have developed into its present form centered on kasaboko floats and matsu floats.
The festival was scaled back for a time after the Isewan Typhoon, but the procession resumed in Showa 40 and has continued as the festival held today.
Official information
The 2026 event information is listed in the event updates from the Odaka Area Tourism Promotion Council.
According to the council, shigaku takes place on October 3 and hongaku on October 4.
The Odaka Festival is also recognized as Nagoya City’s No. 1 Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Source: 令和6年9月9日 市長定例記者会見｜名古屋市公式ウェブサイト
Odaka Festival at a Glance
The Odaka Festival is an autumn festival in Odaka-cho, Midori Ward, Nagoya, where kasaboko floats and matsu floats travel through the parishioner districts of Hikami Anago Shrine.
Highlights include the large puppet “Ee Shōjō,” kagura music played on flutes and drums, and offerings at the shrine.
In 2026, shigaku is scheduled for October 3 and hongaku for October 4.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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