
Kagoshima Kagoshima
April 28, 2025 (Monday) to April 29, 2025 (Tuesday)Held annually from April 28th to April 29th
Shibushi Oshaka Festival
志布志お釈迦まつり
The Kanbutsue, a ceremony to celebrate the birth of Buddha. In Shibushi, people pray for a year of good health and family safety by pouring sweet tea over the Buddha statue in the Hanami-do at Homanji Temple, corresponding to the number of their years. Homanji Temple is famous for prayers for safe childbirth, and a rickshaw parade carrying brides takes place. In addition, dance groups parade through the city center to enliven the festival.
Held annually from April 28th to April 29th
Location: Homanji Park, Shibushi City Center
Attendees: 50,000 people
Place:Homanji Park, Shibushi City Center
Transportation:20-minute walk from JR Shibushi Station 30-minute drive from Higashi Kyushu Expressway Soo Yagoro IC
Contact:099-472-8028