The unique feature of the Setagaya Hachimangū Shrine Fall Festival is the ritual sumo that takes place on a dohyo in front of the shrine.
What happens?
The main procession, in which mikoshi (portable shrines) are paraded around the neighborhood and then returned to the shrine, takes place on Sunday and goes for most of the day. The ritual sumo — known as hōnōsumo — is usually open to the public and takes place on Saturday.
Schedule 2023
- September 16 (Sat.): The ritual sumo will take place from 2 p.m. and the shrine’s festival will start from 3 p.m.
- September 17 (Sun.): There will be ceremonies from 10 a.m. and from midday, the mikoshi will enter the shrine.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
Mid
Sep
世田谷八幡宮秋季大祭
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 48 m from Miyanosaka Station Tōkyū Setagaya Line (SG7)
- 0.5 km from Kamimachi Station Tōkyū Setagaya Line (SG6)
- 0.7 km from Yamashita Station Tōkyū Setagaya Line (SG8)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 30 ºC
Low: 22 ºC
