Large portable shrines move through Kawasaki, while drumming and kagura performances take place at Inage Shrine. Older references to a different season should not be used for the new June schedule.
Photo: 妖精書士 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Original date label: 2008-05-10. Original or supplied resized image; no additional editing.
Kawasaki Sanno Festival dates
June 14–21, 2026; moved to June from 2026; this edition has ended
Past confirmed edition · not next year’s dates
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
Kawasaki · 川崎
Inage Shrine and surrounding Kawasaki neighborhoods
稲毛神社・周辺町内
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 Tokyo or Yokohama, use JR Kawasaki or Keikyu Kawasaki Station and walk to Inage Shrine. Select your approach using the current procession restrictions.
History and traditions
Before the Meiji period, Inage Shrine was known as Kawasaki Sannosha. The Sanno name remains in the local festival tradition.
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.
Tokaido Kawasaki Shuku Koryukan
東海道かわさき宿交流館
Before you visit Kawasaki Sanno Festival
When is Kawasaki Sanno Festival?
June 14–21, 2026; moved to June from 2026; this edition has ended. 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 Kawasaki Sanno Festival by public transportation?
From Tokyo or Yokohama, use JR Kawasaki or Keikyu Kawasaki Station and walk to Inage Shrine. Select your approach using the current procession restrictions.
What should I plan before visiting Kawasaki Sanno Festival?
Decide whether you want shrine performances or the street procession. They do not use the same viewing position, and procession closures can affect the walk back to the station.
These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.
Official program and visitor information
- www.takemikatsuchi.net — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.k-kankou.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.kawasakishuku.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.