The Tenman Shrine Festival in Yakuno, with sumo jinku and dedication taiko ringing out
Tenman Shrine Festival
The 2026 edition of Tenman Shrine Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/11Ended
- Location
- Tenman Shrine
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Fukuchiyama City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This festival is carried on at Tenman Shrine in Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama. It features sumo jinku, a ring-entry ceremony, children’s sumo, and dedication performances, preserving a local tradition rooted in sumo.
About Tenman Shrine Festival
The Tenman Shrine Festival is a traditional festival held at Tenman Shrine in Naomi, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama.
The year it began is unknown, but it was widely known in Tamba and Tajima around Meiji 30.
Today, the local preservation society continues to perform sumo jinku, hold the ring-entry ceremony and children’s sumo, and present dedication taiko performances.
Source: 天満神社祭礼 | イベント一覧 | 京都府観光連盟公式サイト
Festival highlights
Highlights include sumo jinku and the ring-entry ceremony performed by the local preservation society.
The festival also includes children’s sumo, offering a chance to experience the local sumo culture up close.
Dedication taiko is also part of the program, so you can enjoy the sumo-related events together with the sound of the drums.
The Tenman Shrine Festival in Yakuno, with sumo jinku and dedication taiko ringing out
What to expect
At the festival, the local preservation society performs sumo jinku, followed by the ring-entry ceremony and children’s sumo.
A dedication taiko performance at the shrine is also held alongside the sumo tournament.
Since the event order and start times have not been announced, it’s a good idea to check the schedule at the venue on the day.
How to take part
参加費：無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Tenman Shrine (2529 Naomi, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture)
- Train and bus
It is an 8-minute drive from Kami-Yakuno Station on the JR San’in Main Line.
- By car
It is a 20-minute drive via National Route 9, Prefectural Route 56, and Prefectural Route 63 from the Santo Interchange on the Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway, and a 45-minute drive via the same route from the Fukuchiyama Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway.
Address 2529 Naomi, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture 629-1321
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, it was listed as scheduled for October 11 (Sun).
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Tips for your visit
The 2026 festival will be held on October 11 (Sunday).
The venue is Tenman Shrine, about 8 minutes by car from the nearest station, Kami-Yakuno.
Please check the start times for the sumo jinku, ring-entry ceremony, children’s sumo, and dedication taiko, as well as how to use the parking facilities, before visiting.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Yakuno Ki to Urushi no Yakata at the Roadside Station Nojo no Sato Yakuno, and the Yakuno Town Fossil and Local History Museum.
They are at straight-line distances of 5.8 km and 5.9 km from the venue, respectively.
Yakuno Genb岩 Park is also listed as a nearby attraction, at a straight-line distance of 6.5 km.
日本の鬼の交流博物館
京都府福知山市の大江山麓にある博物館
福知山城
京都府福知山市にある城跡
福知山市動物園
京都府福知山市の動物園・水族館のスポットです。
Origins and History of Tenman Shrine Festival
The year the Tenman Shrine Festival began is unknown.
Around Meiji 30, it was reportedly well known in Tamba and Tajima, and its sumo tournament drew great excitement.
Today, the local preservation society carries on the sumo jinku, ring-entry ceremony, children’s sumo, and dedication taiko performances.
Official information
Basic information, including the venue, address, directions, and fees, is available on the Tenman Shrine Festival page of the official Kyoto Prefecture Tourism Federation website.
A phone number for the shrine’s chief representative parishioner is also listed as a contact.
Tenman Shrine Festival at a Glance
The Tenman Shrine Festival is a festival with a distinctive sumo tradition, held at Tenman Shrine in Naomi, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama.
The main highlights are sumo jinku, the ring-entry ceremony, children’s sumo, and dedication taiko performances.
In 2026, it was listed as scheduled for October 11 (Sun).
The venue is an 8-minute drive from Kamiyakuno Station.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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