This autumn festival has been held since ancient times to celebrate a bountiful catch of fish and a good harvest.
The event takes place over two days, on the Saturday and Sunday before the second Monday of October. On Saturday, the shrine’s mikoshi (portable shrines) are paraded through the town. In the evening, a Yoimiya vigil and a fireworks display are held as a dedication to the gods. Sunday features the festival’s highlight, the popular O-hamaide, where large taiko drum floats known as chosa are bravely carried into the ocean.

Event Dates	The Saturday and Sunday before the second Monday in October each year
Official site	http://www.hiwasahachiman.com
Location (venue)	Hiwasa Hachiman Shrine
Address	369 Hiwasaura, Minami-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture

Region	Shikoku
Category	Bravery, Processions and parades

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

update: Aug.24.2026