An autumn festival featuring mikoshi and a variety of parades along Ogaki Ekidori
Ogaki Jūmangoku Festival
The 2026 edition of Ogaki Jūmangoku Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/11Ended
- Season / frequency
- The 2nd Sunday of October every year / Every year
- Location
- Tokiwa Shrine, Ogaki Castle Hall, Ogaki Ekidori, and Ogaki Park Jōsei Plaza
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Ogaki City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h–2 h 30 min · bullet train + connecting 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
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Ogaki Jūmangoku Festival originated as the annual festival of Tokiwa Shrine. , parades, dance performances, and demonstrations by the matchlock rifle corps take place, centered on Ogaki Ekidori.
About Ogaki Jūmangoku Festival
The Ogaki Jūmangoku Festival is an autumn festival held in the city center of Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture.
It originated as the annual festival of Tokiwa Shrine, and today a variety of events take place throughout the area around Ogaki Ekidori, centered on mikoshi and parades.
Experience Ogaki’s local culture through mikoshi carried by children, adults, and businesses, as well as parades featuring music and dance.
Source: 大垣十万石まつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The highlights are the mikoshi and parades along Ogaki Ekidori.
Along with marching bands and a parade by Ogaki City youth groups, the program includes a demonstration by the Ogaki Castle Matchlock Rifle Corps, the Jūmangoku Odori, and children’s, adults’, and corporate mikoshi.
Another feature is the variety of events held along the street and around the shrine, including at Tokiwa Shrine, mochi throwing, and a confectionery sale.
Source: 十万石まつり｜大垣・西美濃観光ポータル「水都旅（すいとりっぷ）」
An autumn festival featuring mikoshi and a variety of parades along Ogaki Ekidori
What to expect
In 2026, the festival begins in the morning with the Youth Groups’ Fellowship Gathering and a Shinto ritual at Tokiwa Shrine, followed by various parades starting at 11 a.m.
At midday, the matchlock rifle corps performs and the Jūmangoku Odori takes place. In the afternoon, children’s, adults’, and corporate mikoshi enliven Ogaki Ekidori.
Follow the festival as it moves between venues, from the mikoshi procession at Tokiwa Shrine to the mochi throwing at 4 p.m.
How to take part
In 2026, children’s, adult, and corporate mikoshi processions, the Jūman-goku Dance, and a folk dance exchange event are scheduled.
These are listed as major festival events, but the information does not say whether general visitors can take part as performers or mikoshi bearers.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Tokiwa Shrine, Ogaki Castle Hall, Ogaki Ekidori, and Ogaki Park Jōsei Plaza.
- Train and bus
It is a 5-minute walk from the south exit of JR Ogaki Station.
- By car
If arriving by car, use paid parking.
Information indicates that traffic restrictions will be in place around the streets near the station on the day of the festival.
- Parking
Please use paid parking.
Source: 十万石まつり開催のお知らせ
Event venue 岐阜県大垣市 常葉神社
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the festival was listed as scheduled for October 11 (Sun).
全体の開催時間は10:00～15:00で、パレードは11:00から始まります。
Shinto rituals at Tokiwa Shrine, various parades, the Jūmangoku Odori, mikoshi events, and mochi throwing take place at different times.
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Tips for your visit
The venues are spread across several locations, including Tokiwa Shrine, Ogaki Castle Hall, Ogaki Ekidori, and Ogaki Park Jōsei Plaza.
Traffic restrictions are planned around the streets near the station, so take care when driving into or around the area.
Paid parking is required if you come by car, so public transportation is another option.
Nearby attractions
大垣八幡神社
岐阜県大垣市にある神社
大垣城
岐阜県大垣市にあった城
大垣市守屋多々志美術館
岐阜県大垣市にある美術館
大垣市歴史民俗資料館
岐阜県大垣市の博物館
大垣市郷土館
岐阜県大垣市にある博物館
御首神社
岐阜県大垣市荒尾町にある神社
Origins and History of Ogaki Jūmangoku Festival
The Ogaki Jūmangoku Festival originated as the annual festival of Tokiwa Shrine.
Since around the Taisho period, it was held every year on September 25 as “Ogaki’s Autumn Festival,” with and mikoshi taking part, but it was suspended due to the Pacific War and other factors.
It resumed in 1956 (Showa 31) as the “Jūmangoku Festival” and has continued as today’s festival.
Official information
The Jūmangoku Festival guide on the Ogaki and Nishi-Mino tourism portal “Suito Tabi” provides information on the 2026 dates and times, venue, transportation, and event schedule.
Use this guide to check the program and event times at each venue.
Ogaki Jūmangoku Festival at a Glance
The Ogaki Jūmangoku Festival is an autumn festival in Ogaki City that originated as the annual festival of Tokiwa Shrine.
In 2026, the festival was listed as scheduled for October 11, with parades, a rifle corps demonstration, dance performances, a mikoshi procession, and mochi-throwing planned at venues including Ogaki Ekidori and Tokiwa Shrine.
The venue is a 5-minute walk from the south exit of JR Ogaki Station. If driving, you will need to use a paid parking lot.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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