A Yosakoi celebration bringing color to Izumisano, with naruko clappers ringing
Senshu YOSAKOI Ee Janai ka Festival
The 2026 edition of Senshu Ee Janai ka Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/17 〜 2026/10/18Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every October / Every year
- Location
- Eve festival: Myokoji Temple. Main festival: 7 venues around Rinku Town (Asahi Chintai Rinku Stage, Ishibutai Venue, Michi e no Umi Venue, SEASIDE Venue, Seacle Venue, Hoshi no Hiroba Venue, and Shibafu Hiroba Venue)
- Area
- Osaka Prefecture・Izumisano City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 30 min–3 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free admission
- Official website / social media
- Official website
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This yosakoi festival is based in Izumisano City, where dancers give vibrant performances. At the eve-of-festival event, you can also enjoy performances at a historic temple and bamboo-light displays throughout the .
About Senshu YOSAKOI Ee Janai ka Festival
The Senshu YOSAKOI Ee Ja Nai Ka Festival is a yosakoi celebration held every October in Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture.
Participating teams perform at multiple venues, and a grand finale takes place at the end of the main festival.
The Kochi-based yosakoi team Honiya is said to have participated since the first festival.
It began with the aim of bringing excitement and vitality back to the region, and has continued as an event that creates vibrancy in Senshu.
Source: 泉州YOSAKOIゑぇじゃないか祭り - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
A highlight is the powerful yosakoi performances, which you can enjoy while visiting multiple venues.
Teams perform at up to 3 venues during the main festival, and individual awards are also selected for performances at each venue.
The eve-of-festival event features activities distinct from the main festival, such as a raffle and yosakoi performances in cosplay.
At the 2026 eve-of-festival event, performances against the backdrop of Myokoji Temple’s main hall and bamboo-light displays were scheduled.
Source: 前夜祭参加チーム発表！ - 一般社団法人にぎわい夢創りプロジェクト
A Yosakoi celebration bringing color to Izumisano, with naruko clappers ringing
What to expect
In 2026, the festival was announced as starting with the eve-of-festival event on October 17, followed by the main festival on the 18th.
Participating teams are encouraged to dance with naruko clappers, and performances are limited to 5 minutes, including the MC.
At the main festival, performances take place across 7 venues, including Aasahi Rental Rinku Stage, parks, and commercial facilities.
How to take part
To participate as a dancer, you must apply as a team.
Applications were accepted for participating teams for the 22nd festival in 2026, but the application period has closed.
Admission is free, and spectators can enjoy the lively performances by clapping along and joining in the calls.
Dancers and teams wishing to participate apply through the participant-team recruitment announced by the organizers.
Applications for the 2026 festival have closed, and it is not an event where you can newly join the performances on the day.
Details such as participation requirements and team composition will be provided in the next recruitment announcement.
Source: ゑぇじゃないか祭り - 一般社団法人にぎわい夢創りプロジェクト
Source: 第22回 泉州YOSAKOIゑぇじゃないか祭り｜2026年10月17日（土）・18日（日） | 【公式】泉佐野市観光サイトここ旅泉佐野
Location and access
- Venue and address
The 2026 eve-of-festival venue is Honkakuzan Myokoji Temple.
- Train and bus
About a 5-minute walk from Nankai Izumisano Station.
Address 1-271 Rinkuoraikita, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture (Rinku Park venue)
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)
A pre-festival event will be held at Myokoji Temple on October 17, 2026, with doors opening at 5:15 p.m. and the event starting at 5:30 p.m.
The main festival on October 18 will be held at all 7 venues around Rinku Town.
Check the official timetable for performance times at each venue.
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Osaka Prefecture / Izumisano City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
The venues are spread across 7 locations around Rinku Town, so checking in advance which teams and performance venues you want to see can make it easier to get around.
The eve festival and main festival are held at different locations: the eve festival is at Myokoji Temple, and the main festival takes place around Rinku Town.
In 2026, the event is scheduled to go ahead in rain and be canceled in severe weather.
Nearby attractions
Around Rinku Town, where the main festival venues are located, you can also visit Rinku Park and Rinku Premium Outlets as nearby attractions.
You can plan an outing that combines exploring the venues with enjoying the seaside park and commercial facilities.
Check facility operating hours and conditions of use before visiting.
Source: 第22届泉州YOSAKOIゑぇじゃないか祭｜2026年10月17日・18日 | 【公式】泉佐野市観光サイト这里旅行泉佐野 / まちを彩るイベントがたくさん！「りんくう “いろどり” まちづくり in Autumn 2026」／大阪府（おおさかふ）ホームページ [Osaka Prefectural Government]
Origins and History of Senshu YOSAKOI Ee Janai ka Festival
The festival began against the backdrop of efforts to bring excitement and energy back to Senshu, after local fireworks displays and citizens’ festivals were canceled one after another.
At the initiative of the Senshu Sorya Odoriko-tai dance team, an organizing committee was formed, and the first festival was held on October 17, 2004.
The name comes from the uplifting power of the “Ee ja nai ka” dance, which is said to have spread during the Meiji Restoration reforms as people called for a better world.
An eve-of-festival event was added in 2012, broadening the festival’s format.
Official information
Official information is available on the “Ee Janai ka Festival” page of the General Incorporated Association Nigiwai Yumezukuri Project.
The page includes information on team recruitment, viewing, the event outline, venue details, and volunteer recruitment.
Check the official page for the latest 2026 event and application information as well.
Senshu YOSAKOI Ee Janai ka Festival at a Glance
The Senshu YOSAKOI Ee Janai ka Festival is held in Rinku Town, centered in Izumisano City, and features Yosakoi performances in colorful costumes with naruko clappers.
In 2026, the eve-of-festival event and main festival are scheduled, with around 100 teams taking part across 7 venues.
You can take part as a dancer, or get involved as a spectator or volunteer.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
Celebrating local culture and helping you discover a side of Japan you never knew.
Article updated: 2026/10/19
Submit information or a correction Submit photos of this festival
