Kaku Shrine Autumn Festival: Kaku-no-Ichi
賀来神社仲秋祭「賀来の市」
Celebrate the arrival of autumn in Oita with traditional Kagura dance and a spectacular fireworks display.The Kaku-no-Ichi festival at Kaku Shrine is one of the earliest autumn celebrations in Oita Prefecture. This traditional event marks the return of the deity from the nearby Usbara Hachiman Shrine to Kaku Shrine.
Highlights
About Kaku Shrine Autumn Festival: Kaku-no-Ichi
- Experience Sacred Rituals: Witness the solemn beauty of Kagura and traditional dances performed to welcome the returning deity.
- Spectacular Fireworks: Don't miss the fireworks display on the night of the 6th, a stunning highlight of the festival.
- Explore Food Stalls: Enjoy the lively atmosphere and delicious treats from the many street stalls throughout the shrine grounds.
- Celebrate the Season: Experience one of Oita's earliest autumn events and feel the changing of the seasons in Japan.
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September 1, 2026
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
31°/28°
43%
Tue
8/4
31°/27°
90%
Wed
8/5
30°/26°
27%
Thu
8/6
31°/26°
95%
Fri
8/7
29°/26°
100%
Sat
8/8
29°/25°
94%
Sun
8/9
29°/24°
78%
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