The 28th “The Matsuri in IZUMISANO” 2026｜Danjiri, Yagura and Yosakoi Come Together ：September 27, 2026

Experience three vibrant festival traditions in one place at The Matsuri in IZUMISANO, held near Nankai Izumisano Station.

The event brings together powerful danjiri, dynamically maneuvered yagura, and energetic yosakoi dancing with colorful costumes and wooden naruko clappers. The streets around the station come alive with music, movement and cheering crowds, offering visitors a close-up look at Izumisano’s local festival culture.

Danjiri and yagura are traditional wheeled festival floats pulled through the streets. Danjiri are known for fast cornering called yarimawashi, while yagura are two-wheeled floats maneuvered dynamically to traditional chants.

ℹ️ Event Information

📅 Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
🕒 Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
🏠 Venue: the shopping street near Nankai Izumisano Station and the area around Izumisano Center Building and the area around Izumisano Center Building
💰 Admission: Free
🚃 Access: Approx. 3 minutes on foot from the rotary side of Nankai Izumisano Station
☔ Weather: Held in rain; canceled in severe weather
👤 Organizer: The 28th The Matsuri in IZUMISANO Executive Committee

Please use public transportation when visiting.

👘Participants
Eight-District Danjiri Association: Nakanosho, Tsuruhara-higashi, Kamikawaraya, Shinke, Tsuruhara, Kaida, Shimokawaraya and Shimokawaraya-minami
Yagura: Okamoto
Yosakoi Naruko Dance Teams: Yosakoi Naruko Dance Teams: Nigiwai Yumezukuri Project General Incorporated Association（一般社団法人にぎわい夢創りプロジェクト）

🏮 Schedule (Tentative)
10:10 AM – Yosakoi Large-Flag Performance (Street)
12:40 PM – Danjiri and Yagura Festival Floats Enter the Venue
1:00 PM – Opening Ceremony
1:15 PM – Parade Begins (Danjiri and Yagura Float Procession and Yosakoi Dance Performances)
4:00 PM – Closing Ceremony

Times and program details are subject to change.

👆Visitor Highlight

This is a rare opportunity to see danjiri, yagura and yosakoi together in central Izumisano. Visitors can experience the sound, movement and excitement of local festival culture at close range.

✈ For Travelers Using Kansai International Airport

The event takes place in front of Izumisano Station, approximately 10 minutes by Nankai train from Kansai Airport. With danjiri, yagura and yosakoi all gathered in one station-side area, visitors can enjoy Izumisano’s festival culture even during a short stop before or after a flight.

💡Photo Contest

The “The Matsuri” category returns to the festival photo contest this year.Visitors can capture the powerful floats, colorful performances and expressive dancers.

The photo contest is organized by the Senshu YOSAKOI Eejanaika Festival Executive Committee.
Photo Contest Details（Japanese only）

👉🔗https://nigiwai-p.jp/eejanaika/photo/

🏞️ Nearby Recommendations
🔗cafe NOAH
🔗Cafe & Bar moto
🔗Tsuruhashi Konaho Tekoya Izumisano Station Front Store
🔗REF Kansai Airport by VESSEL HOTELS
🔗Izumisano Center Hotel