Kanuma Autumn Festival: dates, venue and how to get there
Kanuma · 鹿沼秋まつり
What to expect
Wooden floats covered in detailed carvings move through Kanuma with festival music. Figures and animals carved into the floats reward a closer look when the floats are stationary.
Photo: Shikanuma · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Festival dates and programme
Confirmed upcoming edition
10–11 October 2026
The dates refer to the edition shown, not every future year. Programme times are in JST. Japan is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. Check the organiser’s latest notices for individual performances, weather changes and tickets.
Where the festival takes place
Kanuma · 鹿沼
Imamiya Shrine and central Kanuma
今宮神社・鹿沼市街
The location below marks one representative venue or route section. It is not the whole procession or every entrance; use the organiser’s venue map for your programme.
Getting there by train or bus
From Asakusa, use Tobu Nikko Line trains towards Shin-Kanuma. JR Kanuma is a different station; consult the annual access guide for walking routes and any shuttle.
Find a public transport route from your starting point ↗History and local traditions
The festival continues Imamiya Shrine rituals and local carved-float traditions. The yatai event forms part of Japan’s UNESCO-listed float festival heritage.
Plan your visit
Select a stationary float display for carving details and a procession section for music and movement. Do not confuse Shin-Kanuma with JR Kanuma when booking transport.
Editorial suggestion based on the festival’s venues and viewing format; no personal attendance is claimed.
Kanuma Autumn Festival: questions travellers ask
When is Kanuma Autumn Festival?
Kanuma Autumn Festival: 10–11 October 2026. These dates refer only to the stated edition. Check the organiser’s daily programme and weather notices before travelling.
How do I get to Kanuma Autumn Festival by public transport?
From Asakusa, use Tobu Nikko Line trains towards Shin-Kanuma. JR Kanuma is a different station; consult the annual access guide for walking routes and any shuttle.
Are Shin-Kanuma and JR Kanuma the same station?
No. They are separate stations in different locations. Plan the walk or shuttle from the station your train actually uses.
Official programme and sources
- www.buttsuke.com: Official festival and visitor guidance ↗
- www.city.kanuma.tochigi.jp: Official location, transport or historical reference ↗
Reviewed . Some official pages are in Japanese. Open the source for this edition’s venue, daily programme and access conditions.