Autumn Festival Passed Down in a Coastal Community, with Food Stalls During the Evening Celebration
About this spot
An autumn festival held at Shishikui Hachiman Shrine, located in the Shishikui district of Kaiyō Town in Tokushima Prefecture's southernmost point, and passed down from ancient times in the local community. In 2026, it will be held for two days on September 26 and 27. During the evening celebration of the first day, food stalls line the shrine grounds, and locals and travelers alike gather. True to its character as a seaside community overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the atmosphere within the shrine grounds, where the scent of the sea blends with festival music, has a warmth different from large-scale festivals in urban areas. It's a family-friendly festival that allows you to feel the bonds of the local community.
Season & hours
Name: 宍喰八幡神社祭り
Date & time: 9/26 (Sat)–9/27 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 海陽町・宍喰八幡神社(海部郡海陽町久保99)
Food stalls
Where: 宍喰八幡神社境内(宵宮)
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
The shrine grounds and approach have areas that become dark at night, so a flashlight is helpful. The operating hours and offerings of food stalls may vary from year to year, so enjoy what you see on the day. Check weather forecasts for any possible cancellations due to severe weather.
Best time to visit
From around 5 PM through evening after sunset is when the lights of the stalls and festival atmosphere are most vibrant.
Access & map
Tokushima Prefecture, Kaiyō Town, Shishikui Hachiman Shrine (Kaiyō Town, Kubo 99)
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