Floats carrying large warrior figures move through the old port town. Gathering at the shrine and moving through narrow streets are different viewing experiences.
Photo: 藤谷良秀(Fujitani Yoshihide) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Original date label: 2022-05-20 12:10:55. Original or supplied resized image; no additional editing.
Mikuni Festival dates
Usually May 19–21
Usual annual season · exact next dates not confirmed
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
Sakai / Mikuni · 坂井・三国
Mikuni Shrine and the old streets of Mikuni
三國神社・三国旧市街
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 Fukui Station, use the Echizen Railway Mikuni-Awara Line to Mikuni-Jinja or Mikuni Station. Choose the stop that matches your shrine or procession viewing point.
History and traditions
The port-town shrine festival dates back to the Edo period, with kasaboko mentioned in a record from 1697.
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.
Sakai City Ryusho Museum
坂井市龍翔博物館
Before you visit Mikuni Festival
When is Mikuni Festival?
Usually May 19–21. These are the usual seasonal dates, not a confirmed schedule for the next edition. Check the linked organizer for times and changes.
How do I get to Mikuni Festival by public transportation?
From Fukui Station, use the Echizen Railway Mikuni-Awara Line to Mikuni-Jinja or Mikuni Station. Choose the stop that matches your shrine or procession viewing point.
What should I plan before visiting Mikuni Festival?
For the floats, check the main procession day and shrine gathering time. A harbor walk requires a separate move from the shrine, not just staying at the same site.
These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.
Official program and visitor information
- mikunimatsuri.com — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.city.fukui-sakai.lg.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- ryusho-museum.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.