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Gorgeous Autumn Taiko Drum Festival Clashes! The Complete Guide to Shikokuchuo City's October Festivals and Autumn Events
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Gorgeous Autumn Taiko Drum Festival Clashes! The Complete Guide to Shikokuchuo City's October Festivals and Autumn Events

04.10.2026
📅 Event Calendar (Shikokuchuo Area)
Late Sep〜Early Oct
Suiha Kogen Cosmos Festival
📅 Late September〜Early October annually
Suiha Kogen (Kaneda-cho)
Best Time for Flowers
10/13〜15
Shikokuchuo City Autumn Festival (Kawanoe・Doi Area)
📅 Fixed annually October 13th〜15th
Various shrines in the Kawanoe area, Sekikawa riverbed, etc.
Super Large Festival
10/20〜23
Iyo-Mishima Autumn Festival
📅 Fixed annually October 20th〜23rd
Around Iyo-Mishima Station・Samukawa Ground・Minato Kinen Park
Large Festival
Late Oct〜
Kiri-no-Mori Grand Autumn Harvest Festival
📅 Mid to late October annually
Around Kiri-no-Mori Event Plaza
Gourmet
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Scenic View & Flower Fields
Suiha Kogen Cosmos Festival
A spectacular event where early-blooming, lovely cosmos flowers blanket the entire slopes of the plateau. Combined with the panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea, it's a perfect outing spot.
📅 Late September〜Early October annually 📍 Suiha Kogen (Kaneda-cho) ↗ View Route on Google Maps
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Festival・Taiko Drum Floats
Shikokuchuo City Autumn Festival (Kawanoe・Doi Area)
🥁 The autumn frenzy where splendid taiko drum floats adorned with gold and silver threads fill the city! Shikokuchuo City's Autumn Festival is held daily in each district! In the Kawanoe and Doi areas, from October 13th to 15th, the excitement of the men reaches its peak with events like the Kakikurabe Contest and the Four-District Unified Parade.
The Kakikurabe at the Sekikawa riverbed is the best viewing spot.
📅 Fixed annually October 13th〜15th 📍 Various shrines in the Kawanoe area, Sekikawa riverbed, etc. ↗ View Route on Google Maps
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Festival・Taiko Drum Floats
Iyo-Mishima Autumn Festival
The Autumn Festival of the Mishima, Samukawa, and Toyooka areas held from October 20th to 23rd. The 'Unified Taikodai Parade' at Minato Kinen Park and the nighttime illuminated taiko drum float procession are especially must-see beautiful sights.
📅 Fixed annually October 20th〜23rd 📍 Around Iyo-Mishima Station・Samukawa Ground・Minato Kinen Park 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
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Gourmet・Market
Kiri-no-Mori Grand Autumn Harvest Festival
A traditional harvest festival to enjoy the autumn in the mountain village. Visitors can enjoy a direct-from-farm market, limited-edition sweets like the autumn-themed 'Kiri-no-Mori Daifuku,' and it bustles with people enjoying autumn leaf viewing.
📅 Mid to late October annually 📍 Around Kiri-no-Mori Event Plaza 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ 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.

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