One of the most vibrant traditional festivals in Kagoshima, the Shibushi Oshaka Festival celebrates the birth of Buddha and dates back to the Edo period.

At Homanji Temple, visitors pour sweet tea (amacha) over a statue of Buddha the same number of times as their age to pray for good health and well-being throughout the year.

The main event features a colorful parade through town—including rickshaws carrying newlywed brides and energetic traditional dance troupes.

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Eve Festival
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Date & Time: April 28 (Mon), from 6:00 PM
Location: Homanji Park
Stage Events:
Oldies Music Live Show
Japanese Showa-Era Songs Performance
Traditional Dance
Guitar Performance

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Main Festival
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Date & Time: April 29 (Tue, National Holiday), from 9:30 AM
Locations: Homanji Park & Shibushi Downtown Area

Highlights:
Parade – from 9:30 AM
Traditional Dance Groups – from 10:00 AM
Interactive & Exhibition Booths – Kongoji Area, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Shibushi Local Market – Shopping Street, 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Taiko Drum Festival – Former HIBARI Pachinko Parking Lot, from 12:50 PM
Fukuyama Family Garden Open to Visitors – 9:00 AM–5:00 PM