An autumn festival in Shinonsen Town where Tajima beef meets local performing arts
Tajima Beef Festival
The 2026 edition of Tajima Beef Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/27Ended
- Season / frequency
- Late September each year / Every year
- Location
- Prefectural Tajima Farm Park
- Area
- Hyogo Prefecture・Shinonsen Town(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 40 min–3 h 10 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A festival celebrating Tajima’s food and culture, where you can taste Tajima beef and enjoy the bridal procession and local dances.
About Tajima Beef Festival
The Tajima Beef Festival is a celebration of Tajima beef held at Hyogo Prefectural Tajima Farm Park.
The festival aims to promote Tajima beef, a specialty of the Tajima region, pass local traditions on to future generations, and revitalize the community.
Events themed around cattle come together with local performing arts, offering a chance to experience the attractions of Shinonsen Town.
Source: 但馬牛まつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
Highlights include a bridal procession themed around Tajima beef, a cattle fashion show, and a parade of Tajima beef sculptures.
Performances of local arts are also held, including the Tanto Haneso Dance, the Kaijo Umbrella Dance, and the Haruki Bamboo .
Tajima beef dishes and meat sales are also available at the venue, letting visitors enjoy both food and traditional culture.
An autumn festival in Shinonsen Town where Tajima beef meets local performing arts
What to expect
The venue will feature food, merchandise, and promotional booths, a special BBQ area, and meat sales.
The stage program includes opening ceremonies, awards for the Tajima beef art exhibition and photo contest, dances, quizzes, and more. A Tajima beef bridal procession is also scheduled for the afternoon.
The program concludes with bingo and a closing ceremony.
How to take part
The event is presented as open to the general public, with activities for everyone from children to adults.
The venue will have merchandise and food stalls, stage events, and a children’s area.
However, the information does not say whether general visitors can join the procession or perform on stage, so please check whether participation as a performer is possible.
Source: 世界の但馬牛まつり | 観光・イベント | 新温泉町
Location and access
- Venue and address
Prefectural Tajima Farm Park (1033 Tanto, Shinonsen Town, Mikata District, Hyogo Prefecture)
- Train and bus
A free shuttle bus is available from the Zentan Bus Yumura Onsen office.
- By car
It is about 1 hour 20 minutes from the Yoka-Hyonosen IC on the Kitakinki-Toyooka Expressway.
- Parking
Use the temporary parking area and take the free shuttle bus to the venue.
The listed parking capacity is 350 vehicles.
Source: 2026世界の但馬牛まつり(兵庫県)の詳細データ｜ウォーカープラス
Address 1033 Tanto, Shinonsen Town, Mikata District, Hyogo Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed event date has passed)
The 2026 event information listed the hours as 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on September 27.
The event is scheduled to go ahead in light rain. It will be canceled if a heavy rain, flood, or storm warning is in effect for Shinonsen Town as of 6:30 a.m. on the day.
It is usually held in late September.
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Tips for your visit
The event will go ahead in light rain in 2026, but the stated conditions say it will be canceled if a weather warning is issued.
Since the venue is a facility that keeps livestock, including Tajima cattle, dogs and other pets are not allowed inside.
If you have symptoms such as a fever or cough, please refrain from attending. If you plan to buy meat, be sure to check the time when numbered tickets are distributed.
Origins and History of Tajima Beef Festival
The Tajima Beef Festival is presented as an event that introduces Tajima beef, a specialty of the Tajima region, to a wider audience and passes the area’s traditional culture on to future generations.
Shinonsen Town has hosted local performing arts such as the Tanto Haneso Dance, as well as the Tajima beef bridal procession.
In July 2023, the “Traditional Tajima cattle-raising system of the Mikata region, where people and cattle live in harmony” was recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System.
Official information
For official information, see Shinonsen Town’s “World Tajima Beef Festival” page.
The page includes information on the event period, venue, Tajima beef food and sales, stage events, the bridal procession, and contact details.
The 2026 event information is available on Shinonsen Town’s tourism and events page.
Tajima Beef Festival at a Glance
The Tajima Beef Festival is an annual Shinonsen Town event where visitors can enjoy Tajima beef as well as local dances, taiko drumming, and a bridal procession.
In 2026, BBQ, meat sales, merchandise sales, and stage events were scheduled at the Prefectural Tajima Farm Park.
Visitors should note the cancellation conditions in the event of weather warnings, restrictions on bringing pets, and the shuttle bus from the temporary parking area.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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