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稲荷祭・還幸祭

Inari-sai, Kankō-sai

Inari Festival and Divine Return

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Editorial illustration representing Inari-sai, Kankō-sai
The vermilion Romon gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha
The main sanctuary at Fushimi Inari Taisha

About the ceremony

Five decorated mikoshi and a procession of more than thirty vehicles travel through the traditional parish districts. They stop at To-ji, where Buddhist priests present an offering, before returning to Fushimi Inari. The sacred emblems are then transferred back into the main sanctuary.

Festival schedule

May 3; procession at 2:00 p.m., return around 4:00 p.m.

Consult the official Fushimi Inari Taisha festival calendar

May 2026

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