Nada Fighting

灘のけんか祭り

4.5Est. 90Himeji, Kansai

Overview

October 'fighting festival' at Matsubara Hachiman Shrine in Himeji where teams slam portable shrines together.

The Nada no Kenka Festival is held in October each year at Matsubara Hachiman Shrine in Himeji City. The festival is referred to as a “fighting festival,” as participants slam portable shrines known as mikoshi into one another in a display of dominance.

Practical info

Japanese name: 灘のけんか祭り
Nearest station: Shiramanahime-jinja Station (1 min walk)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: No reservation needed. Free public event. Check dates on the local tourism website. Book accommodation early as hotels fill during major festivals.

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