About the festival
Kawasaki Sanno Festival is Inage Shrine's neighborhood festival, with portable shrines moving through the east-side streets. Its season changed to June in 2026.
Who is it for?
Travelers interested in local shrine festivals beyond central Tokyo.
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Dates and times
14–21 June 2026; moved to June from 2026
Past edition. Times use JST. See the official programme for session times and changes.
Venue and parade route
Kawasaki · 川崎
Inage Shrine is at 7-7 Miyamoto-cho, Kawasaki Ward. The shrine-return procession approaches from Shiyakusho-dori near Isago-dori; neighborhood morning routes vary.
稲毛神社・周辺町内
The map pin marks a reference venue, rather than every entrance or the full parade route.
Getting there by train or bus
- Take JR Tokaido or Keihin-Tohoku services from Tokyo or Yokohama to Kawasaki, or use Keikyu Kawasaki, then walk to Inage Shrine.
What to see
- Neighborhood portable shrines
- Shrine-return procession
- Local festival music
History and origins
Before the Meiji period, Inage Shrine was known as Kawasaki Sannosha. The Sanno name and neighborhood rites remain in the festival.
Planning your visit
Our editorial suggestions for planning your trip.
Choose a neighborhood procession or the return to the shrine; their times and streets differ.
Places to visit nearby
Tokaido Kawasaki Shuku Koryukan
東海道かわさき宿交流館
Displays about Kawasaki's role as a Tokaido post town.
Combine the local-history exhibits with a daytime walk before your chosen procession.
These stops and the suggested order are editorial recommendations. Check each venue's opening hours and festival-day road closures before travelling.
Kawasaki Sanno Festival: common questions
When is Kawasaki Sanno Festival?
14–21 June 2026; moved to June from 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 Kawasaki Sanno Festival take place?
Inage Shrine is at 7-7 Miyamoto-cho, Kawasaki Ward. The shrine-return procession approaches from Shiyakusho-dori near Isago-dori; neighborhood morning routes vary.
How do I get to Kawasaki Sanno Festival by public transport?
Take JR Tokaido or Keihin-Tohoku services from Tokyo or Yokohama to Kawasaki, or use Keikyu Kawasaki, then walk to Inage Shrine.
Is Kawasaki Sanno still an August festival?
The shrine changed its festival season to June from 2026. Use the shrine's current notice rather than old summer travel listings.
Official sources
- Festival and visitor guide 1 (www.takemikatsuchi.net) ↗
- Festival and visitor guide 2 (www.k-kankou.jp) ↗
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