Toyokawa-City Rain Prayer Festival
Date: Aug 22,2026(Sat)、Aug 23(Sun)
Ooh, now I wish it would rain down
The Rain Prayer Festival is held annually at Miyaji Tenjinsha Shrine in the city of Toyokawa's Akasaka Town. The festival began when a drought occurred during the Edo period, and after praying for rain, residents are said to have experienced a downpour.
Enjoy watching elaborate parade floats and portable shrines as well as a parade with local young men dressing up in spectacular Kabuki costumes, such as warriors, prominent geisha figures, and beautiful young women.
A look at the Rain Prayer Festival
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Event info
| Date | Sat, Aug 22–Sun, Aug 23, 2026 |
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| Location | Miyaji Tenjinsha Shrine and area along the Old Tokaido Road (Akasaka Town, Toyokawa City) |
| Location | 〒441-0202 1120 Miyaji, Akasaka-cho, Toyokawa-shi, Aichi |
| Parking | Unavailable. Please come by public transportation. |
| Inquiries | 0533-89-2206 (Toyokawa Visitors Bureau) |
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DIRECTIONS
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- By public transportation
- 10-min. walk southwest from Meiden Akasaka Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line (board from Nagoya Station or Toyohashi Station).
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