Three autumn days of taikodai and funa-daiko filling Doi Town with color
Doi Taiko Festival
The 2026 edition of Doi Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/13 〜 2026/10/15Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year, October 13–15 / Every year
- Location
- Doi Town
- Area
- Ehime Prefecture・Shikokuchuo City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 25 min–1 h 45 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
An autumn festival in Doi Town, Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture, featuring taikodai and funa-daiko. It comprises the Ueno Taiko Festival and the Doi Town Taiko Festival, and prayers are offered for household safety and bountiful harvests. On the 14th, taikodai gather at Furusato Square for a kakikurabe.
About Doi Taiko Festival
The Doi Taiko Festival is an autumn festival in Doi Town, Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture, comprising the Ueno Taiko Festival and the Doi Town Taiko Festival.
Niihama-style taikodai and funa-daiko take center stage in the festival procession through Doi Town.
Passed down through ties to the area's districts and shrines, the festival is held to pray for household safety and bountiful harvests.
Source: 土居太鼓祭り | OMATSURI NAVI｜英語対応、日本のお祭り検索サイト「お祭りナビ」 / 土居太鼓祭り - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
A highlight is seeing taikodai and boat-shaped funa-daiko make their way through town.
On the 14th, 15 taikodai from the Doi Town area and a funa-daiko gather at Furusato Square on the Sekigawa riverbank for a contest-style kakikurabe.
Another distinctive feature is the chance to compare Niihama-style taikodai, decorated with gold-thread embroidered curtains and futon-style front panels, in a spacious venue.
Source: 土居秋まつり｜日程の見方・見どころ・行く前に | EHIME NOW
Three autumn days of taikodai and funa-daiko filling Doi Town with color
What to expect
The procession activities and main venues vary from day to day.
On the 13th, each taikodai travels freely around its district to collect offering money.
On the 14th, taikodai enter Furusato Square, followed by a kakikurabe, children's taiko performances, and an awards ceremony. On the 15th, 4 taikodai from the Ueno area hold a kakikurabe at Sekigawa Elementary School.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Within Doi Town, Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture.
The festival takes place throughout Doi Town.
- Train and bus
A 10-minute walk from JR Iyo-Doi Station.
Source: 【2026】土居秋まつり｜愛媛のイベントを探す｜愛媛県の公式観光サイト【いよ観ネット】
Address Within Doi Town, Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 Doi Taiko Festival was scheduled to take place from October 13 to October 15.
During the festival, lavishly decorated taikodai parade through Doi Town.
On October 14, taikodai gather at Furusato Square for a kakikurabe.
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Tips for your visit
During the kakikurabe, the taikodai move vigorously, so watch from a safe distance that does not obstruct their route.
If taking photos or videos, take care not to impede the bearers.
Crowds are expected around Furusato Square, and roadside parking is prohibited, so please use the designated north and south riverbank parking lots.
Source: 土居太鼓祭り（愛媛県）の見どころ｜Nipponexus / 【2026年】四国中央市秋祭り・運行スケジュール| まいぷれ[四国中央市]
Official information
The Shikokuchuo City Tourism Association website is listed as a related information source.
Doi Taiko Festival at a Glance
The Doi Taiko Festival is an autumn festival held in Doi Town, Shikokuchuo City, centered on taikodai and funa-daiko.
In 2026, events were scheduled to take place from October 13 through the 15th, with floats parading through each district and competing in kakikurabe contests on different days.
At Furusato Square on the Sekigawa riverbank on the 14th, enjoy a kakikurabe featuring 15 taikodai from the Doi Town area and a funa-daiko.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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