Carved wooden floats pass through Kanuma with festival music. The carvings reward a close look, while the procession shows how the floats move through town.
Photo: Shikanuma · CC BY-SA 4.0
Original date label: 2015-10-10 13:27:41. Original or supplied resized image; no additional editing.
Kanuma Autumn Festival dates
October 10–11, 2026
Upcoming confirmed edition
Event dates and times use Japan Standard Time (JST). Usual annual dates are not a confirmed booking schedule for the next edition. Check the organizer’s notices for daily times, admission and weather-related changes.
Where to watch
Kanuma · 鹿沼
Imamiya Shrine and downtown Kanuma
今宮神社・鹿沼市街
The map marks one reference point, not the entire route or every entrance. For village rites or moving processions, use the organizer’s venue map.
View reference location on Google Maps ↗Getting there by train or bus
From Asakusa, take a Tobu Nikko Line service to Shin-Kanuma. JR Kanuma is a different station; consult the current access guide before choosing a station or shuttle.
History and traditions
The celebration continues Imamiya Shrine’s rituals and local float traditions. Kanuma’s float event is part of Japan’s UNESCO-listed float-festival heritage.
Nearby places to consider
These sights can help you plan the rest of your visit. Check each location’s opening hours and access separately; festival road closures may affect the journey.
Yatai-no-Machi Chuo Park
屋台のまち中央公園
Before you visit Kanuma Autumn Festival
When is Kanuma Autumn Festival?
October 10–11, 2026. The year shown belongs to this specific edition, not an automatically repeated future booking date. Check the linked organizer for times and changes.
How do I get to Kanuma Autumn Festival by public transportation?
From Asakusa, take a Tobu Nikko Line service to Shin-Kanuma. JR Kanuma is a different station; consult the current access guide before choosing a station or shuttle.
What should I plan before visiting Kanuma Autumn Festival?
Look at the complete floats before studying the carved figures and animals. Compare access from your accommodation: Shin-Kanuma and JR Kanuma are not interchangeable station names.
These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.
Official program and visitor information
- www.buttsuke.com — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.city.kanuma.tochigi.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- kanuma-kanko.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
This guide uses the shared festival source register reviewed on October 3, 2026. Official notices take priority over archive photos and previous editions.