Kanamara Festival 2026 Special Plan | Evening Ritual Experience & Special Viewing of the Museum (Kanagawa, Kawasaki)
- This special ticket allows you to avoid long queues and gain priority entry to the temple grounds on the day of the Kanamara Festival.
- This special plan, limited to 30 participants, offers a premium experience of the crowded Kanamara Festival in comfort.
- This is a special opportunity to experience the "radish carving" ritual, a prestigious evening ceremony usually reserved for those involved in the festival, and to actually participate in a traditional Shinto ritual.
- We will take a special tour of the normally closed "Kanayama Shrine Archives" with explanations from shrine staff, and learn about the history of the Kanamara Festival and sexual culture.
- A special "Kanamara Festival Goshuin" (temple/shrine stamp) will be given to participants only, and will be inscribed with their name as a memento of their experience in the Shinto ritual.
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| Attraction type | History & culture |
| Show type | Festival experience |
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— About the Kanamara Festival —
The Kanamara Festival, held annually in early April at Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is an international festival that attracts many worshippers from both within Japan and abroad, with approximately 40,000 visitors, and about 80% of the participants being foreigners.
Originating from the ancient "Kanamara faith," this festival is known as a celebration where people pray for the prosperity of their descendants, safe childbirth, successful relationships, and business success.
The temple grounds are filled with processions of unique portable shrines and a variety of events, making it an international festival that attracts many visitors from overseas and is bustling with activity every year.
— Special Plan: Experience the Evening Festival Ritual and a Special Viewing of the Kanayama Shrine Archives —
Tickets are now on sale for the Kanamara Festival's evening ritual experience and a special viewing of the Kanamara Shrine Museum.
In addition to tours of the private archives and limited-edition goshuin (temple stamps), you'll also receive a "priority entry wristband" that allows you to avoid long queues from the nearest station to the main shrine, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable Kanamara Festival experience.
[Plan Details]
- Kanamara Festival Evening Ritual Experience: "Radish Shaving"
・Special viewing of the "Kanayama Shrine Archives" *Includes commentary by staff (in Japanese)
- Special gift: Limited edition pilgrimage tag (This will serve as a priority entry pass for the following day) - Special gift: Limited edition 2026 Goshuin (temple stamp) and light meal [Kawasaki-juku specialty Nara-style sticky rice bento box]
[Date and time]
Saturday, April 4, 2026: Around 14:00 to 17:00
Evening Festival Ritual Experience: "Radish Shaving" - A special opportunity to experience the evening festival ritual "radish shaving," which is usually only open to those involved. Under the guidance of skilled practitioners, you can participate in this ritual where an entire radish is shaped into the shape of a phallus.
Special Viewing of the Kanayama Shrine Archives (with commentary by shrine staff in Japanese): The Kanayama Shrine Archives, normally closed to the public, will be specially opened to the public with commentary by shrine staff. You can learn about the Kanamara Festival and the culture and history related to "sex" both in Japan and abroad.
Special Gift: Limited Edition "Komata" (This serves as a priority entry pass for the following day): The first 30 participants of this plan will receive a special "Komata" that grants priority entry to the Kanamara Festival the following day. Present this to the security guard to gain priority entry to the temple grounds.
Special Gift: "2026 Limited Edition Goshuin Stamp & Light Meal [Kawasaki-juku Specialty Nara-style Rice Dish Bento Box]": As a memento of your Shinto ritual experience, you will receive a special Goshuin stamp with your name on it. If you would like a nickname or other name printed on it, please let us know in the "Remarks" section when applying.
![Special Gift: "2026 Limited Edition Goshuin Stamp & Light Meal [Kawasaki-juku Specialty Nara-style Rice Dish Bento Box]": As a memento of your Shinto ritual experience, you will receive a special Goshuin stamp with your name on it. If you would like a nickname or other name printed on it, please let us know in the "Remarks" section when applying.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_575512/20260318064719_NZNi6/jpg)
Scenes from the Kanamara Festival
Important Info
Reminders
This special plan is held on Saturday, April 4th, during the Yoimiya Festival. Please note that it is not held on Sunday, April 5th, during the Reitaisai (Main Festival).
The special gifts, "limited edition plaque and Goshuin (temple stamp)" and "light refreshments," will only be given to those who participate in the Shinto ritual experience and the tour of the museum.
The special plan is available until 4:00 PM, but those who wish can also attend the evening festival, which starts at 5:00 PM.
Cancellations after reservation purchase will incur a 100% cancellation fee, and no refunds will be given.
Please note that once you cancel your order, you will not be able to repurchase it.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Experience Location
Location Name: Kanayama Shrine
Address: 2-13-16 Daishiekimae, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture 210-0802Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
The Kanamara Festival, held at Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki, Japan, is a unique celebration dedicated to fertility, marital harmony, and business prosperity. It also seeks blessings for protection against sexually transmitted infections and for safe childbirth. The festival's customs reflect a deep cultural reverence for the human body and its generative power, deeply rooted in ancient Japanese traditions.
The Kanamara Festival is distinct for its overt and joyous public celebration of fertility, sexual health, and well-being. It features processions of phallic-shaped portable shrines (mikoshi) and themed merchandise. While its imagery may appear unconventional, it represents a respectful tradition stemming from ancient Japanese beliefs associated with ironworking, procreation, and general prosperity, offering a truly unique cultural experience.
The Kanamara Festival typically takes place on the first Sunday of April each year. The Kanamara Festival 2026 Special Plan specifically focuses on the "Yomiya Shinji Experience," a traditional ritual that occurs on the eve of the main festival day. While the general public festival runs from morning to late afternoon, this special plan is designed for exclusive evening ceremonies and private viewings that are distinct from the main public procession hours.
The Kanamara Festival 2026 Special Plan provides exclusive access to unique rituals and experiences. Participants can partake in the "Daikon Kezuri" (Radish Shaving) ritual, a Yomiya Shinji ceremony typically reserved for shrine insiders. The plan also includes a special guided tour of the normally private Kanayama Shrine Museum, led by shrine staff, offering insights into the festival's history and sex culture. Participants also receive a special, personalized Kanamara Festival Goshuin (seal).
To reach Kanayama Shrine, the venue for the Kanamara Festival, the most convenient way is by public transportation to Kawasaki-Daishi Station on the Keikyu Daishi Line. From major stations such as Shinagawa or Yokohama, you can take the Keikyu Main Line and transfer at Keikyu Kawasaki Station to the Keikyu Daishi Line. The shrine is a short walk from Kawasaki-Daishi Station. Using public transport is highly recommended due to potential festival crowds.
The Kanamara Festival Special Plan significantly enhances the on-site experience by providing a "limited wristband" that grants priority entry to the shrine grounds. This allows participants to bypass potentially long queues, which can last for hours during the crowded festival day. Furthermore, the plan is limited to only 30 participants, ensuring a more comfortable and intimate experience, allowing for better engagement with the rituals and guided tours without the typical festival crush.
Visiting the Kanayama Shrine Museum as part of the Special Plan, especially with the included commentary from shrine staff, offers profound cultural insights. You can delve into the historical context and evolution of the Kanamara Festival, learning about its deep roots in Japanese culture, its connection to ironworking traditions, and its symbolic celebration of fertility and sex culture. It provides a unique educational perspective beyond the public festivities.
Yes, the Kanamara Festival 2026 Special Plan includes a unique souvenir for participants. You will receive a special Kanamara Festival Goshuin, which is an official shrine seal. This commemorative Goshuin is personalized with your name, serving as a meaningful and lasting memento of your participation in the exclusive ritual experience and your visit to this culturally significant festival.
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