Takaishi Danjiri Festival

Festival highlights

A highlight is yarimawashi, when a danjiri makes a forceful turn at an intersection.

Viewing spots near Takaishi Station are recommended for watching the danjiri from each neighborhood turn.

In the afternoon of Honmiya, a Union Youth Group Parade brings together 15 danjiri, and in the evening you can see danjiri processions illuminated by lanterns.

You can also look out for the different chants and procession styles in each district.

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An autumn festival with 15 danjiri racing through the streets of Takaishi

What to expect

During the festival, danjiri from each district are pulled along local streets, with visits to shrines and parades within the districts.

In the Takaishi Union, the danjiri perform yarimawashi at intersections, while in the Toriishi district, the festival finale takes place on the Nankai Chuo Line on the night of Honmiya.

Events and routes differ by district; for example, the Tondabayashi district takes part in the Otori Union parade.

Danjiri processions also take place at night with lanterns lit.

How to take part

No information is provided about participation requirements or how to apply to join the danjiri-pulling teams.

For spectators, an “Ikoi no Ba (rest station)” is set up in front of the Kansai Super parking lot on October 11, 2026, and everyone is welcome to use it.

During busy periods, priority is given to older people, pregnant people, those with infants or young children, and people with disabilities.

Location and access

Venue and address

Districts across Takaishi (procession routes around Takaishi Station and elsewhere)

Train and bus

It is a short walk from Takaishi Station on the Nankai Main Line.

Traffic restrictions are in place around Takaishi Station during the festival.

By car

Traffic restrictions are scheduled for September 27, October 10, and October 11 in 2026.

Visitors are advised to avoid driving into restricted areas and to travel by train.

Parking

A dedicated temporary parking lot has generally not been announced.

Address Takaishi, Osaka Prefecture (around Takaishi Station on the Nankai Main Line)

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Dates and season

Period 1

2026/09/27

Period 2

2026/10/09〜2026/10/11

2026 Festival Schedule (The dates listed have passed)

In 2026, a practice dashi procession was scheduled for September 27 (Sun), the eve of the festival for October 10 (Sat), and the main festival for October 11 (Sun).

The Hagoromo district, Kishukaido Union, and Toriishi district follow this schedule.

Ko-Takaishi (District 1) follows its own schedule: Yoimiya is on October 9 (Friday), Honmiya on October 10 (Saturday), and Ato-miya on October 11 (Sunday).

Since festival dates differ by district, check which district the danjiri you want to see belongs to before setting out.

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Tips for your visit

Along the danjiri routes, please do not place chairs, stepladders, or platforms, and keep the road clear while watching.

Traffic restrictions will be in place around Takaishi Station on festival days in 2026, so it is best to avoid driving and travel by train.

If you plan to watch for a long time, bring drinks and an extra layer to prepare for daytime heat and cooler temperatures in the evening.

Ear protection can also be useful in places where the taiko drums and gongs are loud.

Nearby attractions

The industrial night views of Sakai-Senboku Port are紹介d as one of Takaishi’s local attractions.

Takasago Route 1 and the pedestrian bridge on the north side of Hamadera Bridge are recommended spots for viewing the industrial area at night.

The city also has parks and green spaces, including Hamadera Park and Kamo Park.

If you plan to visit before or after the festival, check whether your plans overlap with the festival procession routes or traffic restrictions.

Origins and History of Takaishi Danjiri Festival

Danjiri in Takaishi are said to have been pulled for about 400 years.

There was a period during the war when the danjiri were given up, and for a time after the war, fewer danjiri took part.

The festival is said to have revived after a parade organized by the city in 1983 prompted districts to make flower floats and purchase danjiri.

In 2011, Habushita joined the Takaishi Union, contributing to the festival’s current scale and popularity.

Official information

The Takaishi City website describes the Takaishi Danjiri Festival as a local festival held every October. It explains that the festival is held to pray for a bountiful harvest and features danjiri and flower float processions, as well as yarimawashi performed in the parade on the final day.

The 2026 dates for the trial runs, Yoimiya, and Honmiya are based on a separately published schedule.

Check the latest information on festival routes, traffic restrictions, and other details shortly before your visit.

Takaishi Danjiri Festival at a Glance

The Takaishi Danjiri Festival is an autumn festival held in districts across Takaishi, where danjiri are pulled in prayer for a bountiful harvest.

For 2026, the trial run is scheduled for September 27, Yoimiya for October 10, and Honmiya for October 11.

Highlights include yarimawashi, the Union Youth Group Parade featuring 15 danjiri, and nighttime processions with lanterns lit.

Traffic restrictions are in place around Takaishi Station, so please travel by train and watch from the roadside with safety in mind.