The Ueno Tenjingu Shrine mikoshi procession are followed by hundreds of demons in the oni gyoretsu and nine lavishly-decorated danjiri floats, which parade their way through the Jokamachi area.
It was registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in December this year.
| Event Dates | Every year for the 3 days of the Friday, Saturday and Sunday that are closest to October 25 |
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| Event Details | October 17 (Friday), 18 (Saturday), and 19 (Sunday), 2025 October 17: Danjiri Float Parade October 18: Procession of Demons / Danjiri Float Parade October 19: Festival Procession (Main Event) Cancelled in the case of rain Please see the official website for details. |
| Official site | https://ueno-tenjin-matsuri.jp/en/ |
| Location (venue) | Central Iga City |
| Address | 2929 Ueno Higashi-machi, Iga-shi, Mie |
| Region | Chubu |
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| Category | Processions and parades |
Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.
update: Aug.13.2025

