Illuminated danjiri floats and portable shrines move through Saijo. Several shrine festivals share the broader name, so the date and location must match the ritual you want to watch.
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Saijo Festival dates
Usually mid-October; shrine calendars differ
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
Saijo · 西条
Isono Shrine and other shrines and riverside sites in Saijo
伊曽乃神社ほか市内社寺・河川敷
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
Take a Yosan Line limited express to Iyo-Saijo Station. Use the official float-route map to select your shrine or riverside destination and pedestrian approach.
History and traditions
Floats appear in 18th-century shrine records. Neighborhoods continue the autumn tradition of presenting danjiri and portable shrines.
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.
Railway History Park in SAIJO
鉄道歴史パーク in SAIJO
Before you visit Saijo Festival
When is Saijo Festival?
Usually mid-October; shrine calendars differ. 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 Saijo Festival by public transportation?
Take a Yosan Line limited express to Iyo-Saijo Station. Use the official float-route map to select your shrine or riverside destination and pedestrian approach.
What should I plan before visiting Saijo Festival?
For lanterns, select an announced night or early-morning event. Build your plan around one shrine’s route rather than treating every ritual as a single simultaneous festival.
These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.
Official program and visitor information
- www.city.saijo.ehime.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.city.saijo.ehime.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.city.saijo.ehime.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- s-trp.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.