Sakae / Fushimi
Wakamiya Festival
One of the three epic festivals of Nagoya
Considered one of Nagoya's great three festivals, Wakamiya Festival is celebrated at Wakamiya Hachimansha Shrine every May 15 and 16. The Fukurokuju Float, built in 1676 and designated a cultural property of Nagoya City, makes an appearance with karakuri mechanized dolls offering wondrous performances via simple yet sophisticated technology.
On the 15th, the float parades around the towns close to the shrine and on the 16th, it goes down Hon-machi Street with a portable shrine to Nagoya Jinja Shrine.
Note:
• No float parade or portable shrine procession in 2025 due to repairs.
On the 15th, the float parades around the towns close to the shrine and on the 16th, it goes down Hon-machi Street with a portable shrine to Nagoya Jinja Shrine.
Note:
• No float parade or portable shrine procession in 2025 due to repairs.
Schedule
Rehearsal Festival (Thu, May 15, 2025)
• Main Hall: Rehearsal Festival begins at 4:00 pm
• Sacred Stage: Musical performances at 1:30 pm/2:30 pm/3:30 pm/700 pm
Nagoya University Koto Zither Club, Nishikawa School, Suehiro Town Shinto Dance Group performances from 5:00 pm
• North area: Food trucks available from 5:00 pm
Main Festival (Fri, May 16, 2025)
• Main Hall: Annual devotional dance at 10:00 am
• Sacred Stage: Ryukyu dance, Dojosukui dance, and Tokiwazu performance from 4:30 pm
Owari Shinjiro taiko drum performance at 6:30 pm
Note:
• Programs and hours subject to change and cancellation depending on the weather.
• Main Hall: Rehearsal Festival begins at 4:00 pm
• Sacred Stage: Musical performances at 1:30 pm/2:30 pm/3:30 pm/700 pm
Nagoya University Koto Zither Club, Nishikawa School, Suehiro Town Shinto Dance Group performances from 5:00 pm
• North area: Food trucks available from 5:00 pm
Main Festival (Fri, May 16, 2025)
• Main Hall: Annual devotional dance at 10:00 am
• Sacred Stage: Ryukyu dance, Dojosukui dance, and Tokiwazu performance from 4:30 pm
Owari Shinjiro taiko drum performance at 6:30 pm
Note:
• Programs and hours subject to change and cancellation depending on the weather.
Spot introduction
Wakamiya Hachimansha Shrine
- The enshrined deities of Wakamiya Hachimansha Shrine are Emperor Nintoku, Emperor Ojin and Takeuchinosukune, a legendary person who served in Japan's first imperial government. Tokugawa Ieyasu designated the shrine to be the main tutelary deity of Nagoya in 1610. In addition to its regular festivals, the Wakamiya Festival held on May 15-16 every year; the harikuyo festival, a memorial service for dull and broken needles; and other festivals and events are held.
Details
| Schedule | May 15, 2025 , 16 |
|---|---|
| Venue | 3-35-30 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi (Wakamiya Hachimansha Shrine) |
| Cost | Free of charge |
| Access | • 5-min. walk from Yaba-cho Station on the Meijo Subway Station. • 7-min. walk from Osu Kannon Station on the Tsurumai Subway Station. |
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