Saidaiji Kai (Hadaka Festival)

Saidaiji Kai (Hadaka Festival)

Event Overview

The 516th annual Saidaiji Taiyo (a national important intangible folk culture) was additionally recognized as a constituent cultural property of Japanese heritage in June, 2024. On the day, men who have cleansed themselves with cold water milled around the precincts with the clanging of "Wasshoi, Wasshoi", and they also engage in a fierce battle over two treasure trees dropped from the Ofuku window at 22 o'clock. The figure is brave, and the one who gets the treasure is called Fukuo, and it is said that one year's happiness will be brought. In addition, the boy will perform a daka festival, a performance of a taiyo drum, a votive performance, etc., and the fireworks will be launched from 19 o'clock. Street stalls open at the venue, and it is crowded with many people. Image courtesy: Saidaiji Association

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Saidaiji Kanin Temple Precinct
  • Address:   
  • 3-8-8 Saidai-jinaka, Higashi-ku, Okayama, Okayama
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Saidaiji Station → 15-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
13km30 minutes from Shanyang IC on Shanyang Road
  • Phone Number:   
  • 086-942-0101 (Saidaiji-kai)
  • Parking Number:   
1600 units

Event Period

  • February 21, 2026 (Saturday)
*Fireworks will start at 18:45

Price

Entry to the shrine and participation in the naked event is free. Reserved seating: 6000-8000 yen, Standing area: East 2000 yen, West 1000 yen

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events


The naked crowd is waging a hoaragi fight
Saidaiji Association

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