Danjīri Festival in Izumisano：October 11–12, 2025

— A Living Heritage That Embodies Japan’s Spirit of Unity and Craftsmanship —
Every autumn, the quiet streets of Izumisano City burst into life with the deep rumble of taiko drums and the rhythmic chants of locals pulling magnificent wooden floats through narrow lanes.
This is the Danjīri Festival, a proud tradition dating back to the Edo period — a time when people prayed for safety, prosperity, and harmony with nature through vibrant celebration.

Each danjiri is a masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship, carved from wood by local artisans and passed down through generations.
The detailed carvings depict legendary creatures and sacred motifs, symbolizing the spirit and artistry that define Japan’s festivals.

🏮 Event Dates
October 11–12, 2025
📍 Main Venues
Kitanaka Union (八町地車連合) – Northern Izumisano
Aritōshi Jinja Shrine – Nagataka & Kaminogō districts
Okamoto / Kashii-Higashi – Yagura parades

🏮 Festival Structure
Hikidanjiri (Pulled Floats): 15 floats – Kitanaka Union, Nagataka, Yasumatsu, and Kaminogō districts
Kakaidanjiri (Shoulder-Carried Floats): 3 floats – Kami-Ōki, Naka-Ōki, Shimo-Ōki (Hiwashi Shrine) ※Not held in FY2025

Yagura (Two-Wheel Floats): 2 floats – Okamoto and Kashii-Higashi districts

◆ Kitanaka Union (Formerly Hacchō Danjīri Union)
Located in northern Izumisano, the Kitanaka Union (Kitanaka Rengō) is composed of eight neighborhoods: Kaida, Tsuruhara-Higashi, Tsuruhara, Shinke, Nakano-shō, Kami-Kawaraya, Shimo-Kawaraya-Minami, and Shimo-Kawaraya-Kitade.
Because it consists of eight towns, it is also known as the Hacchō Danjīri Union (八町だんじり連合).

📅 Schedule (FY2025)
Outer Loop Parade: October 11 (Sat) 14:00–
Route 13 Parade: October 12 (Sun) 14:00–
Miyairi (Shrine Entry): From around 9:00 or 9:30 at each shrine

⛩️ Participating Shrines
🔗 Kashita Jinja (加支多神社) – Kaida, Tsuruhara-Higashi, Tsuruhara, Shinge

🔗 Nakami Shrine (奈加美神社) – Nakano-shō, Kami-Kawaraya

ps://visitizumisanojpn.com/en/nakami-shrine-2/　Sumiyoshi Jinja (住吉神社) – Shimo-Kawaraya-Minami, Shimo-Kawaraya-Kitade

◆ Nagataka & Kaminogō Districts

In the scenic Nagataka and Kaminogō areas, the festival is held to pray for local peace and a bountiful harvest.
Each neighborhood works together to present a grand Miyairi (shrine entry) and Miyade (shrine departure) at the historic Aritōshi Jinja (蟻通神社).

📅 Schedule (FY2025)
October 11 (Sat)
9:15–11:15: Parade toward Kaminogō (Kamimura, Nakamura, Shimomura, Nagataka-Higashi, Nagataka-Naka)
13:30–14:30: Parade toward Yasumatsu (Nagataka-Higashi, Nagataka-Naka, Nagataka-Nishi, Yasumatsu-chō)

October 12 (Sun)
10:30: 🔗 Aritōshi Jinja – Miyairi (Shrine Entry)
12:30: Aritōshi Jinja – Miyade (Shrine Exit)
14:00–16:00: Four-Town Parade (Nagataka-Higashi, Nagataka-Naka, Nagataka-Nishi, Yasumatsu-chō / in front of 7-Eleven)

◆ Yagura
The southern districts of Okamoto and Kashii-Higashi preserve the tradition of yagura, a two-wheeled portable float.
Its dynamic movements—zigzagging and rocking—make for an exhilarating spectacle unique to the area.

📅 October 12 (Sun) 14:00–
Both towns gather at Chōnan Community Center.
Other times: Each town performs its own local parades and shrine entries.

◆ Children’s Danjīri
In Matsubara-chō and Hagurazaki-chō, the Children’s Danjīri Festival keeps the tradition alive for future generations.
After a three-year hiatus, it returns in FY2025!
Children proudly wear happi coats and pull miniature danjīri floats with great enthusiasm—offering a heartwarming display of community spirit and joy.

📅 Matsubara-chō Event Information
Date: Sunday, October 12(Sun)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – around 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Around the road in front of Matsubara-chō Kaikan (Community Hall)

📅 Hagurazaki-chō Event Information
Date: Sunday, October 12
Time: 9:00 a.m. – around 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Around the area of Hagurazaki-chō Kaikan (Community Hall)

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Fmp2cEsxQ　

🏞️ Visitor Information & Souvenir Spots
Izumisano Machidokoro Tourist Plaza

Rinku Machidokoro Tourist Exchange Plaza