murmurKameoka Matsuri (Float Festival)
Kameoka City · The old castle town of Kameoka (autumn festival of Kuwayama Shrine)
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Kameoka Matsuri Yamahoko Association · Last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Dates
Dates not confirmed
- 2026
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- 2027
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- Usual timing
- Usually late October
- How the date is set
- Every year, October 24 – October 25 Eve festival on the 24th; main day with the float procession on the 25th
- Venue
- The old castle town of Kameoka (autumn festival of Kuwayama Shrine)
- City
- Kameoka City, Kyoto
About
Known as the Gion Festival of Kuchi-Tanba, this is Kameoka's biggest autumn festival and the annual rite of Kuwayama Shrine. It is a designated intangible folk cultural property, and the neighborhoods of the old castle town decorate 11 elaborate floats. On the eve, the 24th, lanterns glow under the eaves and handmade paper lanterns line the streets. On the main day, the 25th, the floats roll out from their neighborhoods and gather on Hatago-cho street around 11 a.m. After the mayor performs a traditional permit-checking ceremony, they set off again and return home. A castle-town festival with local hospitality runs at the same time.
Sources
- OfficialKameoka Matsuri Yamahoko Association www.k-yamahoko.com
- OfficialKameoka City Tourism Association www.kameoka.info
- Reference亀岡祭（旧亀岡町）｜ぶらり亀岡 亀岡市観光協会 www.kameoka.info
Last checked: Oct 10, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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