A stirring mikoshi sway that stirs memories of a castle town
Sekiyado Daimachi Tenno Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Jul
- Location
- Sekiyado Daimachi Yasaka Shrine
- Area
- Chiba Prefecture・Noda City(From Tokyo: approx. 40 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.
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
The Sekiyado Daimachi Tenno Festival is a summer festival at Yasaka Shrine, held in Sekiyado Daimachi, Noda City, in July. It is known for its “momikata,” in which the is rocked vigorously from side to side, and preserves the festival culture of Sekiyado, a former castle town.
About Sekiyado Daimachi Tenno Festival
The Sekiyado Daimachi Tenno Festival is a summer festival at Yasaka Shrine in Sekiyado Daimachi, Noda City.
It is said to have begun when a mikoshi was dedicated by the family home of the wife of the Makino clan, lords of the Sekiyado Domain.
During the Edo period, it is said to have been a splendid urban festival alongside the neighboring Edomachi Tenno Festival, comparable to Edo’s Tenka Matsuri.
It is still described as a festival that preserves traces of the culture of Sekiyado, a former castle town.
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the vigorous “momikata,” in which the mikoshi is rocked broadly from side to side.
The mikoshi’s distinctive, vigorous movement gives the Sekiyado Daimachi Tenno Festival its character.
The festival itself is also a cultural highlight, conveying the splendor of Sekiyado’s urban festivals, which date back to the Edo period.
In Heisei 23, it was designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Noda City.
A stirring mikoshi sway that stirs memories of a castle town
What to expect
A mikoshi is dedicated during the festival, and the “momikata”—rocking it broadly from side to side—is performed.
This movement of the mikoshi is described as a defining feature of the festival.
The fact that, since the Edo period, it has helped create a splendid urban festival together with the neighboring Edomachi Tenno Festival also offers a clue to understanding the event’s history.
The specific times and sequence of individual events are not based on information that could be verified.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Sekiyado Daimachi, Noda City
- Train and bus
Take Mame Bus route 1, Sekiyado Castle route, to Naya bus stop, then walk about 2 minutes / Take the Asahi Bus to Naya bus stop, then walk about 2 minutes
Address Sekiyado Daimachi, Noda City
Dates and season
- Season
Jul
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Nearby attractions
千葉県立関宿城博物館
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Origins and History of Sekiyado Daimachi Tenno Festival
The Sekiyado Daimachi Tenno Festival is said to have begun when a mikoshi was dedicated by the family home of the wife of the Makino clan, lords of the Sekiyado Domain.
During the Edo period, it is described as having been such a splendid urban festival, alongside the neighboring Edomachi Tenno Festival, that it was compared to Edo’s Tenka Matsuri.
The history of this festival is still passed down as a trace of the culture of Sekiyado, a former castle town.
In Heisei 23, it was designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Noda City.
Official information
Noda City’s official “Sekiyado Daimachi Tenno Festival” guide describes the festival’s origins and features, its cultural property designation, location, and access.
Sekiyado Daimachi Tenno Festival at a Glance
The Sekiyado Daimachi Tenno Festival is a summer festival held at Yasaka Shrine in Sekiyado Daimachi in July.
A defining feature is the “momikata,” in which the mikoshi is rocked broadly from side to side. The festival preserves the culture of Sekiyado’s urban festivals, which date back to the Edo period.
It is said to have begun when a mikoshi was dedicated by the family home of the wife of the Makino clan, lords of the Sekiyado Domain. In Heisei 23, it was designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Noda City.
Sources and references
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
