Apr – May
Events & Festivals in 2026
Event schedules are subject to change at discretion of event organizers. For Updates
Sanno Matsuri (April 13 and 14)
a) Hiyoshi Shrine (Evenings on 12th, 13th and afternoon on 14th)
b) Onidaiko deity-masked dances and other local traditions.
Shimbo Matsturi (April 15)
a) Shimbo Hachiman Shrine
b) Onidaiko deity-masked dance performances at the shrine.
Cherry Blossom Light-up (April 3-19)
a) Sado Gold Mine Parking Lot #3
b) Cherry blossom trees will be lit up from April 4th to 20th in the evening until 9:30pm.
Suwa jinja Reisai (April 27)
a) Kawaharada-Honmachi Shopping Street
b) Float parade and local rituals
Kodo Sado Island Performances in Shukunegi (5/2 - 5/6)
a) Shukunegi Community Hall
b) b) A small group of Kodo’s members will present up-close taiko performances at the local retro playhouse at 11:00am and 2:30pm from 5/2 to 5/6. Ticket ¥4,000 Phone: 0259-86-2330
Kodo Sado Island Performances in Shukunegi
Phone: 0259-86-2330 (Japanese assistance only, Mon–Fri, 9:30–17:00)
Email: ticket@kodo.or.jp (English assistance available)
Minato Matsuri (May 5)
a) Wakamiya Shrine
b) Onidaiko, deity-masked dances, floats, shouldering a mikoshi shrine and other attractions until late evening.
Botan (peonies) Matsuri (TBA)
a) Chokokuji Temple
b) The temple is well-known for many seasonal flowers. Mid-May is the blooming season of beautiful peonies.
Ondeko dotcom (Onidaiko Festival) May 24
a)Ryotsu Minato Koen Park
b) Many Onidiko deity-masked dance groups meet at the venue from 10am to 4pm.
