Shimoda Drum Festival Shimoda Hachimangu Shrine Venue (下田太鼓祭り 下田八幡神社会場)
Flow of the course
About 10 min from the previous stop
About 210 min here
About this spot
Held August 14-15, 2026, this summer festival of the port town of Shimoda centers on Shimoda Hachimangu Shrine. Drum groups from various districts throughout the city showcase creative performances, with the powerful sound of drums echoing through the streets facing the sea. Fitting for a port town with a history of Black Ship arrival, the competitive drum performances held in an open atmosphere represent a magnificent moment marking the end of Izu's summer.
Season & hours
Name: 下田太鼓祭り (下田八幡神社例大祭)
Date & time: 8/14 (Fri)–8/15 (Sat) 8月14日・15日(終日、八幡神社を基点に旧町内を練り歩き) / 納涼花火大会は8月14日 (Fri)20:00–20:10
Venue: 下田市・下田八幡神社を基点に旧町内一帯。納涼花火大会は武ヶ浜埋立地(道の駅 開国下田みなと近く)
Tips
The area around the shrine gets crowded with spectators before the event starts. If you want a good viewing spot, it's safer to arrive by around 4 p.m. Small children may be startled by the loud drum sounds, so watch carefully while viewing.
Best time to visit
From 5 p.m. opening. The latter half, when multiple drum groups gather together, is the most impressive.
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現地の天気
25°C(現在)直近1週間の寒暖差は平均2.6℃。気温差が大きい日が続くと紅葉が進みやすいと言われています。
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Access & map
Shizuoka Prefecture, Shimoda City・Shimoda Hachimangu Shrine, Shimoda City streets
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Shimoda Drum Festival Full-Day Experience Course
Shizuoka
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