A summer festival where bells ring and colorful umbrellas dance through the streets of Tottori
Tottori Shan Shan Festival
The 2026 edition of Tottori Shan Shan Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/13 〜 2026/08/14Ended
- Season / frequency
- Mid-August / Every year
- Location
- Fumon Hiroba in front of JR Tottori Station; central Tottori City (Wakasa Kaido–Katahara-dori–Chizu Kaido–Taihei-sen-dori–Ekimae-dori)
- Area
- Tottori Prefecture・Tottori City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 15 min–1 h 30 min · flight time only)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
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This summer festival brings color to central Tottori City with vibrant umbrella dancing and the sound of jingling bells.
About Tottori Shan Shan Festival
The Tottori Shan Shan Festival is a summer festival held in Tottori City, centered on vibrant umbrella dances.
Based on the “Inaba Umbrella Dance,” passed down in eastern Tottori Prefecture, the choreography was adapted so more people could join in.
The festival’s name comes from the sound of bells attached to the umbrellas and the “shan shan” sound of the waters of Tottori Onsen bubbling up.
The festival continues as a way to enjoy local traditional performing arts in the city center.
Source: 【2026】第62回鳥取しゃんしゃん祭｜特集｜鳥取市観光サイト【公式】 - 鳥取市のおすすめ観光・旅行情報
Festival highlights
The highlight is watching dancers with colorful umbrellas perform together in the city center.
Each movement of the umbrellas makes the bells ring, filling the streets with sound and dance.
In addition to the umbrella dance, the “Suzukko dance” is also performed at the eve-of-festival events.
In 2026, the program focused on enjoying the dances themselves, without events such as the basic dance contest.
Source: » 開催概要｜鳥取しゃんしゃん祭
A summer festival where bells ring and colorful umbrellas dance through the streets of Tottori
What to expect
The festival centers on the eve-of-festival events and the mass umbrella dance.
At the eve-of-festival events, the Suzukko dance and mass umbrella dance are held at Fumon Hiroba in front of JR Tottori Station.
For the main festival, dancers carry umbrellas and perform together along a circuit through the city center linking several streets.
In 2026, the mass umbrella dance took place from evening into the night in two parts: Part 1 and Part 2.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
The eve-of-festival event is held at Fumon Square in front of JR Tottori Station (Higashihonji-cho, Tottori City). The mass umbrella dance takes place in central Tottori City along Wakasa-kaido, Katahara-dori, Chizu-kaido, Taihei-sen-dori, and Ekimae-dori.
- Train and bus
The eve-of-festival venue is in front of JR Tottori Station.
- By car
Traffic restrictions will be in effect. Check the day-of-event information for restricted areas and permitted routes.
Address Higashishinshicho, Tottori City, and central Tottori City (Wakasa Kaido–Katahara-dori–Chizu Kaido–Taihei-sen-dori–Ekimae-dori)
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The listed dates have passed)
The 62nd Tottori Shan Shan Festival in 2026 was scheduled to feature eve-of-festival events on August 13 (Thursday) and the mass umbrella dance on August 14 (Friday).
The eve-of-festival events ran from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The mass umbrella dance was held in two parts: Part 1 from 5 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. and Part 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The 2026 event information is no longer current.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
As the festival takes place in the city from evening into the night during summer, drink water regularly and take breaks while watching.
Cool shelters and a nurses’ station were set up at the venue.
Take care to watch for changes in how you feel in crowded or poorly ventilated places.
If an earthquake or other emergency occurs, the dancing will be stopped. Move to an open area, such as a roadway or plaza, to stay safe.
Nearby attractions
Near the festival venues are Machi Pal Tottori, Tottori City Furusato Bussankan, Tottori Machinaka Machiaruki, and the Tottori Folk Crafts Museum, among other places.
The Tottori City International Tourist Support Center and the Tottori City Tourist Information Center are also 소개されて as spots near the venue.
This area makes it easy to combine watching the dances in the city center with visiting local attractions or exploring the town on foot.
Check the opening status and hours of each facility individually before your visit.
Source: 鳥取しゃんしゃん祭｜イベント｜鳥取市観光サイト【公式】 - 鳥取市のおすすめ観光・旅行情報
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鳥取県鳥取市賀露町にある水族館
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鳥取県鳥取市にある童謡・唱歌・おもちゃがテーマの博物館
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鳥取県鳥取市にある博物館
宇倍神社
鳥取県鳥取市国府町宮下に位置する神社
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鳥取県鳥取市河原町谷一木にあった城、および同地に建てられた模擬天守
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鳥取県鳥取市用瀬町にあるひな人形の展示施設
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鳥取県鳥取市にある博物館
白兎神社
鳥取県鳥取市にある神社
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鳥取県鳥取市にある美術館
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鳥取県の城
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鳥取県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
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鳥取県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
Origins and History of Tottori Shan Shan Festival
The festival’s predecessor was the Tottori Festival, which began in 1961 alongside the annual festivals of Hijiri Shrine and Omori Shrine.
In 1964, a dance to the “Kinanse-bushi” song was created based on the “Inaba Umbrella Dance,” making it easier for more people to take part. The festival began under the name Shan Shan Festival the following year, in 1965.
The umbrella dance traces its roots to rainmaking dances passed down in the Inaba region.
In 2014, the umbrella dance was recognized with a world record.
Source: 鳥取しゃんしゃん祭 - Wikipedia
Official information
Information about the event, venues, traffic restrictions, and safety measures for the festival day is provided on the official website of the Tottori Shan Shan Festival Promotion Association.
The 2026 event overview listed the dates, times, and venues for the eve-of-festival events and mass umbrella dance.
The official website also provides a venue map and information about traffic restrictions.
Tottori Shan Shan Festival at a Glance
The Tottori Shan Shan Festival is a summer festival held in central Tottori City, featuring umbrella dances accompanied by the sound of bells.
The festival’s character is shaped by dances based on the Inaba Umbrella Dance and the “shan shan” sound associated with Tottori Onsen.
In 2026, the eve-of-festival events were held on August 13, followed by the mass umbrella dance on the 14th. The Suzukko dance was also performed at the eve-of-festival events.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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