Experience a traditional autumn shrine festival in Fukaya this October. The Uwanodai Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival takes place over three days, featuring mikoshi processions, sacred dance performances, lion dances, and festival music performed by six local floats. Visitors can also enjoy special gathering performances that bring together the festival’s floats and musicians for a lively celebration of local culture.
Uwanodai Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival
In 2026, the Uwanodai Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival is on Saturday October 10th, Sunday October 11th and Monday October 12th.
Main highlights
The shrine’s poster mentions the key times they recommend visiting as:
- 1:30-3:30 pm on Sunday at the shrine grounds
- 5:30-6 pm on Monday at the Uwanodai gathering hall
Saturday 11th October
Opening day (初日) highlights:
- Mikoshi procession through the neighbourhood. Departure from the Uwanodai gathering hall area after a ceremony
- Evening shrine ritual at Hachiman Shrine
- Festival atmosphere continues into the evening
Sunday 11 October
Schedule includes:
- Annual festival ceremony (例大祭) from 13:30
- Traditional dance offerings:
- 浦安の舞 (Urayasu no Mai)
- 豊栄の舞 (Toyosaka no Mai)
- 獅子舞 (Lion Dance)
- Performances by six festival floats (山車・屋台)
- Traditional festival music and entertainment within the shrine grounds
On the same day there is an excellent Cosmos Festival with Fireworks also on in Fukaya.
Monday 12 October
Final day (最終日) highlights:
- Festival closing ceremony
- Six floats and stalls gather at the Uwanodai gathering hall
- The six floats perform a closing musical gathering (お囃子の競演)
- Closing lottery drawing (運幸祭)
Event Details
Event: Uwanodai Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival 上野台八幡神社例大祭
Dates: Saturday October 10th to Monday October 12th 2026
Times: from 9.30 am on Saturday, 1.30 pm on Sunday and 10 am on Monday. Recommended times to visit are from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm on Sunday the 11th and 5.30 pm to 6 pm on Monday October 12th.
Cost: there is no admission fee
Venue: Hachiman Shrine, 3168 Uwanodai, Fukaya, Saitama 366-0801. View on Google Maps.
Access: Uwanodai Hachiman Shrine is located in central Fukaya. Visitors can access the area on foot from Fukaya Station, though travel times should be confirmed before visiting.
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