
八代妙見祭Yatsushiro Myoken Festival
Yatsushiro Myoken Festival八代妙見祭
Plan your visit to Yatsushiro Myoken Festival
November 22 – November 23, 2026 · Kumamoto, Japan · Expect big crowds
6h 30m
Shinkansen (Nozomi + Sakura) to Kumamoto (~6h),
JR to Yatsushiro (~35m). Note: JR Yatsushiro ≠ Shin-Yatsushiro (shinkansen).
Dates verified for 2026. Most English guides list only the month — we confirm the exact days every year, so you can book flights and hotels with confidence.
概要Overview
八代神社の秋の大祭で、ユネスコ無形文化遺産。想像上の霊獣「亀蛇(きだ/ガメ)」や華やかな笠鉾など、多彩な出し物の神幸行列が城下を巡る。
The autumn festival of Yatsushiro Shrine and a UNESCO heritage event, with a vivid procession led by the mythical 'Kida' turtle-serpent and ornate floats.
見どころHighlights
- ●霊獣「亀蛇(ガメ)」の躍動
- ●きらびやかな笠鉾九基
- ●砥崎河原での飛び違い神事
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