About the festival
Kanuma Autumn Festival sends carved wooden yatai floats through town to Imamiya Shrine. The carvings and exchanges of festival music are central attractions.
Who is it for?
Visitors interested in wooden carving and traditional float construction.
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Dates and times
10–11 October 2026
Upcoming confirmed edition. Times use JST. See the official programme for session times and changes.
Venue and parade route
Kanuma · 鹿沼
Floats assemble at Imamiya Shrine and move through central Kanuma. Each neighborhood has its own departure point and return route, so use the date-specific map.
今宮神社・鹿沼市街
The map pin marks a reference venue, rather than every entrance or the full parade route.
Getting there by train or bus
- From Asakusa, take Tobu Nikko Line services to Shin-Kanuma. JR Kanuma is elsewhere; choose your station using the official access guide.
What to see
- Carved wooden yatai
- Festival music exchanges
- Shrine gatherings
History and origins
The festival continues Imamiya Shrine's rites and local float craftsmanship. Kanuma's float tradition is part of the UNESCO-listed float festivals.
Planning your visit
Our editorial suggestions for planning your trip.
Look at the carvings before the floats begin moving, then choose a street for the musical exchanges.
Places to visit nearby
Yatai-no-Machi Chuo Park
屋台のまち中央公園
A float exhibition hall and Kikusui-en garden.
Festival deployment can change which floats are on display; check the exhibition before visiting.
These stops and the suggested order are editorial recommendations. Check each venue's opening hours and festival-day road closures before travelling.
Kanuma Autumn Festival: common questions
When is Kanuma Autumn Festival?
10–11 October 2026 These dates refer to the stated edition; they do not confirm dates for a later year. Times are Japan Standard Time (JST).
Where does Kanuma Autumn Festival take place?
Floats assemble at Imamiya Shrine and move through central Kanuma. Each neighborhood has its own departure point and return route, so use the date-specific map.
How do I get to Kanuma Autumn Festival by public transport?
From Asakusa, take Tobu Nikko Line services to Shin-Kanuma. JR Kanuma is elsewhere; choose your station using the official access guide.
Do all floats start from one place?
No. Neighborhood floats follow their own routes before gathering at the shrine. The official map identifies the streets and times.
Official sources
- Festival and visitor guide 1 (www.buttsuke.com) ↗
- Festival and visitor guide 2 (www.city.kanuma.tochigi.jp) ↗
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