Hundreds of Dancers in Matching Costumes Performing Shikoku's Largest Mass Dance
About this spot
Held August 12-14, 2026, this is Shikoku's largest-scale summer festival. Centered at Sanport Takamatsu multi-purpose plaza and surrounding areas, hundreds of dance groups assembled from citizens and businesses perform the mass dance in matching costumes, chanting "O-re, rya-re." In an open venue facing the Seto Inland Sea, the sound of drums and clappers reverberating creates an energy befitting Takamatsu's summer finale.
Season & hours
Name: さぬき高松まつり
Date & time: 8/12 (Wed)–8/14 (Fri) Time TBA
Venue: 高松市・サンポート高松多目的広場、あなぶきアリーナ香川ほか
Tips
The area around the venue becomes crowded with spectators even before the performance starts. To secure a good spot, arrive by 4 PM. Roads and parking lots are severely congested; public transportation is recommended.
Best time to visit
Starting at 5:00 PM. The nighttime climax with multiple dance groups is most impressive.
Access & map
Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City - Sanport Takamatsu Multi-purpose Plaza, Anabuki Arena Kagawa, etc.
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Sanuki Takamatsu Festival Full-Day Course
Kagawa
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