32 Danjiris run around the town, a springtime tradition in Higashinada “2023

In May, “2023 Spring Festival (Danjiri parade)” is held in Higashinada Ward, Kobe City.
Danjiri parade in Motoyama district
A total of 32 danjiri (floats) in four districts (Motoyama, Honjo/Uozaki, Sumiyoshi, and Mikage) parade through the streets with musical accompaniment, making this a major spring event in the district. The parade schedule differs from district to district.
Danjiri in Honjo and Uozaki districts
The danjiri of Higashinada is called “Hiki-Danjiri,” which is pulled relatively slowly, in contrast to Kishiwada Danjiri (Osaka), which is a fierce “carrier Danjiri.” It is characterized by its gorgeous “Kobe-type” chitai, decorated with decorative curtains, Yamagata lanterns, and outer goma (sesame). A view of a danjiri in the Sumiyoshi district.
Danjiri in the Sumiyoshi district
There are many highlights of the parade, such as children pulling the “pulling rope” with all their might, and the powerful “Neriawase,” in which the pullers rotate the danjiri with their breaths in unison!
Danjiri in the Mikage area
The embroidery on the decorative curtains and the wood carvings on the roofs and mud platforms vary from district to district, so you can enjoy the differences in design by comparing the Danjiris of each district. <A word from a reporter>
With last October’s Danjiri parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Higashinada Ward’s establishment fresh in my memory, I was surprised to hear that it was already that time of the year! I was surprised (laugh). Now that we have so many opportunities to hear gloomy news, I would like to hear the sounds of festival music and lively shouts to lift our spirits…♪

Details

Date

May 3 (Wed., holiday) – 5 (Fri., holiday), 2023, etc.
*Varies by district

Motoyama area

Bokura Shrine, San’o Shrine, Saginomiya Hachiman Shrine, Honjyoshi Shrine
＜Parade Schedule＞
For details
＜Honyama Danjiri Parade＞
May 4, 12:30-14:30
【Districts】
Okamoto, Mori, Uozaki, Koji, Nishiaoki, Tanabe, Noyoro, Tanaka, Kitahata, Nakano

Honjo/Uosaki District

● Kasuga Shrine, Uozaki Hachimangu Shrine, Yokoya Hachiman Shrine, Yasaka Shrine, Dainichiryo Shrine, Mori Inari Shrine, Dainichi Onna Shrine
＜Parade Schedule＞
For details

Sumiyoshi District

Hon Sumiyoshi Shrine
＜Schedule of parade＞
For details

Mikage area

Yumigemba Shrine, Tomei Hachiman Shrine, Tsunashiki Tenma Shrine
＜Schedule of parade＞
For details
＜Mikage Danjiri Parade＞
May 3 17:30-19:30
【Venue】
Hanshin Mikage Station North Mikage Classe Danjiri Plaza and road in front of Classe

• Higashinada Danjiri Kai official website https://www.uhara-danjiri.jp/