TryHard Japan Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Osaka) will begin selling tickets for the "Kishiwada Danjiri Festival Viewing Seats 2026," which marks its fourth year, for the "Kishiwada Danjiri Festival" to be held over three days from September 18 (Fri), 19 (Sat), and 20 (Sun), 2026. Sales will commence at 10:00 AM on July 3 (Fri).

Viewing seats will once again be set up around Kankanba to allow comfortable viewing of the "yarimawashi," the highlight of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival, without the need for early seat reservation.

In addition to the mountain-side venue, where you can enjoy the powerful parades and spectacular "yarimawashi" up close, we offer a variety of seating options to suit different viewing styles, including the seaside venue, where you can relax and soak in the festival's overall energy and atmosphere, and sofa VIP seats with sunshades.

In addition to ticket sales through play guides, we will also hold an in-person ticket sales event at Namikiri Shrine.

The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival, boasting over 300 years of history and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, is a premier traditional festival renowned for its valiant parades and dynamic "yarimawashi." It is widely cherished as an event symbolizing Japanese festival culture, drawing numerous tourists from both Japan and abroad.

"Viewing Seats" Enter Fourth Year

Viewing seats were first introduced in 2023 and this year marks their fourth year.

As special reserved seating that allows comfortable viewing of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival's main attractions without the need for seat reservation, they have been utilized by many visitors each year.

From first-time visitors to those who attend annually, everyone can enjoy the festival according to their preferred style.

This year, special viewing seats will be set up around Kankanba, allowing you to enjoy the thrilling "yarimawashi" in a safe and comfortable environment.

As you can secure a viewing spot without worrying about crowds, these seats are also recommended for those with small children or those traveling from afar.

"Yarimawashi," the Highlight of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival

The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival, known as one of Japan's premier festivals, features the spectacular "yarimawashi," a dynamic change of direction, as its main highlight.

The energy of the danjiri (floats) and the pullers as they race through intersections continues to captivate many visitors.

The viewing seats offer a comfortable environment to witness this spectacle, and are also suitable for those who wish to enjoy photography and videography. You can enjoy the dynamic parades up close while seated, fully experiencing the unique energy and atmosphere of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival.

Three Viewing Areas to Choose From Based on Your Viewing Style

We offer three types of viewing areas, allowing you to choose based on your preferred style, whether you want to experience the "yarimawashi" up close or relax and enjoy the festival's overall atmosphere.

【Mountain-Side Venue】

The mountain-side venue, offering a direct view of Kankanba, is a popular viewing area where you can experience the "yarimawashi," the highlight of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival, up close. You can fully enjoy the power of the danjiri as they race through the intersection and the energy of the pullers with a sense of realism.

【Seaside Venue】

At the seaside venue, you can enjoy a more relaxed viewing experience while feeling the energy and excitement of the entire festival. You can fully savor the unique atmosphere of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival while conversing with family and friends.

【Seaside Venue Sofa VIP Seats】

Our sofa VIP seats with sunshades offer a premium viewing experience, allowing you to enjoy the festival with food and drinks. You can comfortably enjoy the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival in a spacious environment.

Seating options range from bench seats priced at 3,300 yen (tax included) to sofa VIP seats with sunshades, allowing you to choose according to your viewing style and group size.

Highlights by Time Slot

【Trial Parade】 The "trial parade" is held the day before the main event. You can enjoy the powerful parades, similar to the actual festival, and the tense atmosphere leading up to the main event.

【Parade Start】 This is the time when the festival officially begins. The danjiri from each town will sequentially emerge into the streets, and Kishiwada will be immersed in the festival spirit.

【Parade】 A festive time when all 22 danjiri pass in front of the viewing seats. You can enjoy the unique parades of each town.

【Afternoon 1】 The festival's energy gradually builds, with each town's danjiri performing powerful parades. You can fully experience the vibrancy and realism unique to the festival.

【Afternoon 2】 This is a popular time slot when the festival reaches its peak, and spectacular "yarimawashi" are performed one after another. You can fully enjoy the main highlight of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival.

Tickets and Seat Types

For both the mountain-side and seaside venues, we offer ticket types tailored to each time slot, from the trial parade to the main festival day.

At the mountain-side venue, we offer seats that allow you to experience the "yarimawashi" up close, while the seaside venue offers seats for a more relaxed enjoyment of the festival, allowing you to choose according to your viewing style.

Please refer to the list of seat types for detailed pricing, viewing times, and benefits.

【Details of Each Viewing Seat】

In-Person Ticket Sales at Namikiri Shrine

For those who find online purchases difficult or prefer paper tickets, we will hold an in-person ticket sales event at Namikiri Shrine again this year.

This event is also intended as an opportunity for local residents to easily purchase tickets.

Details regarding the dates, times, and types of tickets available at the in-person sales event will be announced on the official website.

【Dates and Times】

August 2, 2026 (Sun) 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

August 9, 2026 (Sun) 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

August 30, 2026 (Sun) 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

【Location】

Namikiri Shrine

【Notes】

- You may not be able to purchase your desired ticket type.

- Sales will end once the planned number of tickets are sold.

- Refunds and exchanges are not possible after ticket purchase.

Ticket Sales Overview

【Sales Start Date and Time】 July 3, 2026 (Fri) 10:00 AM

【Sales Channels】 - eplus - Namikiri Shrine In-Person Ticket Sales

【Official Website】 https://www.tryhardjapanevent.com/kishiwada-danjiri

*Please check the official website for details on seat types, prices, sales schedule, etc.

Event Overview

【Event Name】 Kishiwada Danjiri Festival Viewing Seats 2026

【Event Schedule】 September 18, 2026 (Fri) Trial Parade September 19, 2026 (Sat) Yoimiya (Eve Festival) September 20, 2026 (Sun) Honmiya (Main Festival)

【Venue】 Kishiwada Danjiri Festival Kankanba Area

- Mountain-Side Venue (COOP Kishiwada Store Parking Lot) - Seaside Venue (Kankan Bay Side Mall)

【Address】 Around Kita-cho, Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture

【Organizer】 TryHard Japan Co., Ltd.

【Planning】

SBI MUSIC CIRCUS Inc.

TryHard Japan is committed to promoting regional culture and attracting tourism by improving the viewing environment that allows for a more comfortable experience of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival's appeal.

Through the viewing seats, now in their fourth year, we aim to deliver the charm of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival to a wider audience, while also contributing to the creation of regional vibrancy and revitalization.

Official Website and Social Media - Kishiwada Danjiri Festival Viewing Seats Official Website https://www.tryhardjapanevent.com/kishiwada-danjiri

- Kishiwada Danjiri Viewing Seats Official Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/kishiwadadanjiri_vie/

- TryHard Japan Co., Ltd. Official Website https://www.tryhardjapanevent.com/

Contact Information

TryHard Japan Co., Ltd.

TEL: 06-4708-6470

MAIL: info@tryhard.me

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