Rokugatsudo season is coming.
Rokugatsudo is held only in the area in where are used to be Sa
tsuma Domain, and they are related to a Shimazu lord. Details about Rokugatsudo are here.
Check the schedule out of Rokugatsudo (六月灯), festivals!
***** Areas ****
Kagoshima city
Hokusatsu Area
Kirishima / Aira Area
Nansatsu Area
Osumi Area
Southern Islands
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Kagoshima city
Hokusatsu Area
Kirishima / Aira Area
Nansatsu Area
Osumi Area
Southern Islands
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(As of July 3rd, 2024)
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(Note)
☆The dates change each year.
・Event details and times are listed based on previous years and are subject to change.
・Dates are subject to change.
・Please contact each shrine for details.
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Rokugatsudo Schedule 2024
Kagoshima city Area
|
Date |
Venue |
Address |
Phone Number |
Time |
| July 1 (Mon) |
Yasaka Shrine
|
26-1 Shimizu-cho, Kagoshima City Map→① |
099-247-1464 | 6:00 PM |
| July 2 (Tue) |
Funatama Shrine
|
5-15 Shin-yashiki-cho, Kagoshima City Map→② |
099-226-7457 | 5:00 PM |
Yamamiya Shrine
|
1814 Mochiki-cho, Kagoshima City (Sakurajima area) |
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Himemiya Shrine
|
363 Nojiri-cho, Kagoshima City (Sakurajima area) Map→③ |
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July 3 (Wed) |
Inari Shrine
|
34-15 Inari-cho, Kagoshima City Map→④ |
099-248-4389 | 5:00 PM |
Inari Shrine
|
3-35, Matsubara-cho Kagoshima City (@ Matsuraba Shrine) Map→⑤ |
松原神社 099-222-0343 |
6:00 PM (Usually) |
|
| July 5 (Fri) |
☆Sui Shrine
|
46 Sarkurajima-Matsuura-cho, Kagoshima City Map→⑦ |
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| July 6 (Sat) |
Minamikata Shrine
|
124 Shimizu-cho, Kagoshima City (Kanmachi Area) Map→⑥ |
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| July 9 (Tue) |
Ichinomiya Shrine
|
2-4-27 Korimoto, Kagoshima City Map→⑪ |
099-254-0092 | 6:00 PM |
Wakamiya Shrine
|
7-30 Ikenoue-cho, Kagoshima City Map→⑫ |
099-248-2789 | 6:00 PM | |
Isachisa Shrine
|
1064-1 Wada-cho, Kagoshima City Map→⑬ |
099-266-0700 | 6:00 PM | |
| July 10 (Wed) |
Mifune Shrine
|
9996 Yoshicno-cho, Kagoshima City Map→⑭ |
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| July 11 (Thu) |
Shiogama Shrine
|
1054 Taniyama-shioya-cho, Kagoshima City Map→⑰ |
6:00 PM | |
| July 11 (Thu) & July 12 (Fri) |
Okuninushi Shrine(大国主神社) |
7 Kinsei-cho,Kagoshima City Map→⑱ |
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| July 13 (Sat) |
Kashiwabara Shrine
|
2-4155 Taniyama-chuo, Kagoshima City Map→⑲ |
099-269-1225 | 5:00 PM |
| July 15 (Mon) |
Hachiman Shrine
|
Tagami-cho, Kagoshima CityMap→㉒ |
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Suwa Shrine
|
3456 Koyamada-cho, Kagoshima city Map→㉓ |
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☆Shiroyamahime Shrine
|
鹿児島市吉野町1379 Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima City | |||
☆Chinju Shrine
|
Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima city | |||
| July 15 (Mon)& July 16 (Tue) |
Terukuni Shrine
|
19-35 Terukuni-cho, Kagoshima city Map→㉔Terukuni shrine is dedicated to Lord Shimazu Nariakira, who initiated the Shuseikan project.This is the largest Rokugatsu Lantern Festival in Kagoshima Prefecture. Many lanterns light up the shrine precincts.The approach to the shrine is lined with stalls and crowded with people every year.*Fireworks display From 20:30~ (Both days) |
099-222-1820 | 6:30 PM no postponement for rain P not available |
Sengoku-tenjin Shrine
|
Higashi-sengoku-cho, Kagoshima cityMap→㉕ |
5:00 PM | ||
| July 16 (Tue) |
Taga Shrine
|
32-32 Shimizu-cho, Kagoshima city (Near Tagayama Park) Map→㉖ |
099-247-1756 | |
Ta-no-kami
|
2-7-21 Shimo-arata , Kagoshima city (@Arata Hachiman shrine ) Map→㉗ |
Arata Hachiman099-252-6744 | ||
Ise Shrine
|
Shimo-ishiki-cho, Kagoshima city Map→㉘ |
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☆Shiogama Shrine
|
32-13 Shinyashiki-cho, Kagoshima city Map→㉑ |
099-227-1272 | ||
☆Yoshimitus Shrine
|
７-26-15 Tagami, Kagoshima cityMap→㊳ | |||
Kotaka Shrine
|
1171 Shimoda-cho, Kagoshima city (Yoshino area) |
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| July 17 (Tue) |
Hachiman Shrine
|
Miyanoura-cho Kagoshima city (Yoshida area)Map→㉙ |
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Yoshimitsu Shrine
|
7-26－1 Tagami, Kagoshima City | |||
| July 17 (Tue) & July 18 (Thu) |
Nanshu Shrine
|
2-1 Kami-tatsuo-cho, Kagoshima city (Kanmachi area) Map→㉚This shrine is dedicated to the war dead of the Seinan War (the last civil war in Japan), including Saigo Takamori.Long stone steps lined with lanterns create a fantastic atmosphere.With night stalls, this festival attracts a large crowd. |
099-247-6076 | 6:00 PM no postponement for rain P 100 spaces |
| July 18 (Thu) |
Tsurugane Shrine
|
9698-2 Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima city (Iso area) Map→㉛ |
Sengan-en099-247-1551 | 6:00 PM |
Kagoshima Shrine
|
2-58-3 Somuta Kagoshima city Map→㉜ |
099-222-9380 | 6:00 PM | |
Shinmei Shrine
|
3-27-3 Usuki, Kagoshima city Map→㉝ |
099-255-7710 | 6:00 PM | |
Kuromaru Shrine
|
856 Yamada-cho, Kagoshima city Map→㉞ |
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| July 18 (Thu) |
Ochisoko Shrine
|
217 Sakurajima-akobaru-cho, Kagoshima city Map→㉟ |
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| July 19 (Fri) |
Tatebe Shrine
|
2-43-16 Take, Kagoshima city Map→㊱ |
099-258-1466 | 6:00 PM |
| July 22 (Mon) |
Hie Kamoike Sanno Shrine
|
1-8-23 Kamoike, Kagoshima cityMap→㊵ | 099-254-8853 | 4:00 PM |
Tokiwa Hie Shrine
|
324 Tokiwa-cho,Kagoshima cityMap→㊶ | 099-256-3738 | 6:00 PM | |
Harara Hie Shrine
|
3136 Harara-cho, Kagoshima city Map→㊷ |
099-253-0180
|
5:00 PM | |
Hie Shrine
|
Ono-cho, Kagoshima city Map→㊸ |
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Hie Shrine
|
Kawakami-cho, Kagoshima cityMap→㊹ |
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| July 22 (Mon) & July 23 (Tue) |
☆Yasaka Shrine Gion Festival
|
26-1 Shimizu-cho, Kagoshima city (Kanmachi area) Map→① |
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| July 23 (Tue) |
Matsubara Shrine
|
3-35 Matsubara-cho, Kagoshima city Map→⑤ |
099-222-0343 | 6:00 PM |
Saenokami Shrine
|
4-4849 Taniyama-chuo, Kagoshima city Map→㊻ |
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☆Kawakami Tenmangu
|
Kawakami-cho, Kagoshima city (Yoshino area) Map→㊴ |
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| July 24 (Wed) |
Atago Hirakiki Shrine
|
1004 Sakurajima-akamizu-cho Kagoshima city Map→㊽ |
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| July 25 (Thu) |
Arata Hachimangu
|
2-7-21 Shimo-arata,Kagoshima city Map→㉗Kirishima Koumen Daiko drums and a brass band performance by a local primary school will be held.The street in front of the shrine will become a pedestrian zone. |
099-252-6744 | 5:30 PM no postponement for rainP not available |
Three Statues at Terukuni Shrine
|
19-35 Terukuni-cho, Kagoshima city Map→㉔ |
Terukuni Shrine099-222-1820 | ||
Kogarasu Shrine
|
Sakurajima-koike-cho, Kagoshima cityMap→㊾ |
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Eboshidake Shrine
|
4960 Hirakawa-cho, Kagoshima city Map→㊿ |
099-261-2105 | ||
Iso Tenjin Sugawara Shrine
|
9678 Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima city (Iso area) Map→51 |
099-247-9518 | 6:00 PM | |
| July 27 (Sat) |
Minamikata Shrine
|
Sakurajima-cho-take,Kagoshima cityMap→54 | ||
| July 28 (Sun) |
Inishiki Shrine
|
2-9-30 Shimo-ishiki,Kagoshima city Map→55 |
099-229-5715 | |
Kasuga Shrine (春日神社) |
4-38 Kasuga-cho, Kagoshima city (Kanmachi area) Map→56 |
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☆Suwa Shrine
|
Nishi-beppu-cho, Kagoshima cityMap→58 | |||
Minamikata Shrine
|
6300 Kami-fukumoto-cho, Kagoshima city Map→57 |
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| July 29 (Mon) |
Shiroyamahime Shrine
|
1293 Chuzan-cho, Kagoshima city |
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| July 30 (Tue) |
Tsukiyomi Shrine
|
1722-8 Sakurajima-yokoyama-cho,Kagoshima city (Near the ferry terminal)Map→59 |
099-293-2109 | 4:00 PM |
| July 31 (Wed)& Aug. 1 (Thu) |
Gokoku Shrine
|
2-60-7 Somuta, Kagoshima cityMap→60 Usually, a mini-concert is held and the approach path is lit up. |
099-226-7030 | 6:00 PM no postponement for rainP300 spaces |
Map
Hokusatsu Area
|
Date |
Venue |
Address |
Phone Number |
time |
| July 17 (Wed) |
Kannoji Temple
|
5735 Shimomyo, Noda-town, Izumi City Map→③A memorial service is held on the anniversary of the death of Lord Tadahisa, the first of the Shimazu family, and the Rokugatsu-do Festival is held. Every year, dances and Shimazu drums liven up the festival. |
0996-84-2075 | 7:00 PM (Usually) |
| July 21 (Sun) |
Kashikuri Shrine
|
Shimosaba Town, Izumi City Map→④ ＊There will be stalls. |
0996-67-2800 | 6:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM (Usually) |
| July 29 (Mon) |
Itsukushima Shrine
|
出水市上大川内3845−6 Okawauchi, Izumi City Map→⑤ ＊Lantern lighting 6:30 PM~ 9:30 PM |
0996-68-2552 |
Kirishima / Aira Area
|
Date |
Venue |
Address |
Phone Number |
Time |
| July 20 (Sat) |
Atago Shirne
|
296 Wakimoto, Aira City Map→② |
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| July 21 (Sun)July 21 (Sun) |
Kogarasu Surine
|
560-2 Higashi-mochida, Aira City Map→⑧ |
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Ise Shrine
|
2950 Kida, Kajiki Town, Aira City Map→⑨ |
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| July 27 (Sat) |
Kagoshima Sirine
|
2496 Uchi, Hayato-town, Kirishima city Ｐ250 spaces |
0995-42-0020 | 6:00 PMcanceled only in case of heavy rain(Usually) |
| Aug. 5 (Mon) | Kirishima Jungu Shrine (霧島神宮) |
2608-5 Kirishima-taguchi, Kirishhima city Map→⑥ |
0995-57-0001 | 5:00 PM Fireworks Display: 21:00 (Usually) |
Map
Nansatsu Area
|
Date |
Venue |
Address |
Phone Number |
Time |
| July 9 (Tue) |
Toyotamahime Shrine
|
16510-1 Kori, Chiran town, Minami-kyushu city Map→①The Chiran Waterwheel Puppet Theatre, a nationally designated Intangible Folk Cultural Asset, is performed in the shrine precincts.On the day of the performance, stalls will be set up and the area will be crowded with people. |
0993-83-4335 | Waterwheel Puppet Theatre(9:00 AM~)no postponement for rain (Usually) Ｐ100 spaces |
| July 17 (Wed) |
Hirakiki Shrine
|
1366 Kaimon-jucho, Ibusuki city Map→② |
0993-32-2007 | 6:00 PM |
| July 28 (Sun) |
Minamikata Shrine
|
398 Kago-fumoto-machi, Makurazaki city Map→⑤ |
0993-72-2629 |
Osumi Area
|
Date |
Venue |
Address |
Phone Number |
Time |
| July 15 (Mon) |
Wakamiya Shrine
|
1740 Nejime-kawakita, Minami-Osumi Town, Kimotsuki County Map→③ |
Minami-Osumi Town Office 0994-24-3115 |
|
| July 19 (Fri) |
Tanuki Shrine
|
893 Honjo, Tarumizu City Map→④ |
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July 20 (Sat) |
Kagoshima Shrine
|
88 Minami-Matsubara Town, Tarumizu City Map→⑤ |
0994-32-1480 | 18:00 (Usually) |
| July 21 (Sun) |
Kirimeoji Shrine
|
185 Kunugibaru, Tarumizu City Map→⑦ |
Tarumizu City Hall 0994-32-1111 |
|
| July 24 (Wed)7月24日(水) |
Yasaka Shrine
|
51 Honmachi, Tarumizu CityMap→⑧ | Tarumizu City Hall 0994-32-1111 |
18:00 (Usually) |
| July 28 (Sun) |
Kaminuki Shrine
|
垂水市新城3299 Shinjo, Tarumizu Ciry Map→⑪ |
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Oikami Shrine
|
１２６ ６ Ushinesakai, Tarumizu City Map→⑮ |
Map
Southern Islands
|
Date |
Venue |
Address |
Phone Number |
Time |
| July 15 (Mon) |
Yaku Shrine(益救神社) |
27747 Miyanoura, Yakushima town, Kumage county Map→⑤
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| July 28 (Mon) |
Takachiho Shrine(高千穂神社) |
19-1 Ine town, Naze,Amami city Map→④ |
0997-52-1345 | Festival Ceremony6:30 PMStage Performances7:00 PM
(Usually) |
| July 30 (Tue) |
Shiramine Shrine(白嶺神社) |
528 Tokuwase, Tokunoshima Town, Oshima County Map→③ |
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