Home All Articles Nanyo Seiyo Event [Super Must-See] Z-1 Grand Prix and the Clash of Ushi-oni! The Complete Guide to Seiyo City's October Autumn Festivals
[Super Must-See] Z-1 Grand Prix and the Clash of Ushi-oni! The Complete Guide to Seiyo City's October Autumn Festivals
Nanyo

[Super Must-See] Z-1 Grand Prix and the Clash of Ushi-oni! The Complete Guide to Seiyo City's October Autumn Festivals

04.10.2026
📅 Event Calendar (Seiyo Area)
Around 10/22
Unomachi Autumn Festival (Mishima Shrine Autumn Grand Festival)
📅 Annually around October 22
Around Mishima Shrine and the Unomachi townscape
Ushioni and Retro Town
Late Oct - Early Nov
Z-1 Grand Prix (Rag-Wiping Race)
📅 Annually late October - early November
Uwa Rice Museum
109m Rag-Wiping
Spring, Autumn
Akeha Marche
📅 Regularly held in spring and autumn, etc.
Uwa Culture Hall, etc. (Varies by event)
Grand Marche
👹
Autumn Festival
Unomachi Autumn Festival (Mishima Shrine Autumn Grand Festival)
A grand festival that heralds the arrival of autumn in Uwa-cho. Ushioni, Yotsudaiko, Mikoshi, Itsushika, Hotakabu, and more parade through the retro townscape, creating a magnificent and gorgeous spectacle like a historical picture scroll.
📅 Annually around October 22 📍 Around Mishima Shrine and the Unomachi townscape ↗ View Route on Google Maps
💨
Sports Event
Z-1 Grand Prix (Rag-Wiping Race)
A thrilling time race across generations, where participants wipe a rag straight down the "longest wooden corridor in Japan (109 meters long)" at the former Uwa-cho Elementary School! This is a major sports event unique to Seiyo City, attracting participants from all over the country.
📅 Annually late October - early November 📍 Uwa Rice Museum 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
🛍️
Market, Flea Market
Akeha Marche
Seiyo City's largest market event, regularly held at Uwa Culture Hall and other venues. Numerous shops offering local gourmet food, food trucks, handmade goods, workshops, and more participate, providing a full day of fun for families.
📅 Regularly held in spring and autumn, etc. 📍 Uwa Culture Hall, etc. (Varies by event) ↗ View Route on Google Maps
🐄
Spectacular Views / Nature
Shikoku Karst - Onogahara
[Nomura Town] One of Japan's three great karsts, spreading across the sky at an altitude of 1,400m. It's called 'Japan's Switzerland' due to the sight of grazing cows, and its rich milk soft-serve ice cream and scenic drives are popular all year round.
📅 All year round (caution for snow in winter) 📍 Nomura Town Onogahara ↗ View Route on Google Maps
📝 Information is current as of writing. Dates, contents, and fees are subject to change. Please check the official website before visiting.

Next, Let's go here🍊