Festivals of Japan

Experience traditional culture and seasonal celebrations by attending a Japanese festival!

Ueno Tenjin Festival - Mie

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
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
Category Processions and parades

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: Aug.13.2025

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