Dance teams spin decorated umbrellas with bells through Tottori’s streets. Fireworks, when part of the program, are a separate event rather than something to expect at the same dance site.
Photo: 㭍月例祭 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Original date label: 2013-08-14. Original or supplied resized image; no additional editing.
Tottori Shan Shan Festival dates
Usually August; umbrella-dance dates are announced for each edition
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
Tottori · 鳥取
Downtown Tottori north of the station
若桜街道ほか鳥取市街
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 Osaka use a Super Hakuto limited express, or from Okayama use Super Inaba, to Tottori Station. Walk into the downtown area north of the station.
History and traditions
The civic festival developed from local umbrella dances. Its name evokes the sound of bells and the city’s hot springs.
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.
Tottori Castle Ruins/Kyusho Park
鳥取城跡・久松公園
Before you visit Tottori Shan Shan Festival
When is Tottori Shan Shan Festival?
Usually August; umbrella-dance dates are announced for each edition. 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 Tottori Shan Shan Festival by public transportation?
From Osaka use a Super Hakuto limited express, or from Okayama use Super Inaba, to Tottori Station. Walk into the downtown area north of the station.
What should I plan before visiting Tottori Shan Shan Festival?
Pick a viewing position that shows both the front and side of the umbrella teams. Check the fireworks venue and date separately if you plan to stay for another evening.
These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.
Official program and visitor information
- tottori-shanshan.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- tottori-shanshan.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- tottori-shanshan.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.torican.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.city.tottori.lg.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.