Stone Festival

Stone Festival

Event Overview

Known as a remarkable festival of the world, it is registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. The sound of bells and drums from about 40 festival floats adorned with lanterns never ceases, and it is said to be the loudest festival in Japan. At the signal of the kagura drum from Kasuga Shrine, the long-awaited festival floats simultaneously begin to strike their bells and drums, creating an unparalleled spectacle of grandeur.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Around Kasuga Shrine
  • Address:   
  • Honmachi, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Kuwana Station → 15-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
5km 10 minutes from Tōmeihan Road Kuwana IC
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0594-22-1913 (Kasuga Shrine)
  • Parking Number:   
300 units/free; use surrounding primary school only during festival

Event Period

  • August 1 (Saturday) to August 2 (Sunday), 2026

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances, such as the sacred koshi and floats

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