Official image for the Tenteko Festival
Drums ring out at Netchi-cho Hachiman Shrine as a procession in red moves through town for the Tenteko Festival
At Netchi-cho Hachiman Shrine in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, the Tenteko Festival—a festival designated as a cultural property by the prefecture—takes place on January 3, 2027. Men of unlucky ages, dressed in red and with daikon radishes tied around their waists, parade through town to the beat of drums.
- Venue
- Netchi-cho Hachiman Shrine
- Admission & participation
- Please check official announcements for admission requirements.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Drum rhythms and straw ash scattered in the shrine grounds
The procession is marked by red outfits and daikon radishes tied around the participants’ waists. The men move through town, swaying their hips to the jaunty drum rhythm of “tenteko, tenteko.” Following both the drumbeat and their movements gives you a sense of how the festival’s distinctive rhythm shapes the procession.
When the procession reaches the shrine grounds, straw ash is vigorously scattered with bamboo brooms. A local custom holds that being covered in the ash wards off misfortune, and it is one of the festival’s highlights. The scene shifts from the procession through town to this custom in the shrine grounds.
The venue is Netchi-cho Hachiman Shrine, at 103 Kanda, Netchi-cho, Nishio, Aichi Prefecture. Published information does not list the event’s start or end time, so check the latest event information before setting out for your New Year visit.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official titleてんてこ祭
| Dates | 2027-01-03 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Netchi-cho Hachiman Shrine |
| Admission and participation | Check the official information |
| Address | 103 Kanda, Netchi-cho, Nishio, Aichi Prefecture |
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
ACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
What to know before your visit
- 01
Check the date and time
The festival takes place on January 3, 2027. The available information does not list the start or end time, so check the latest event information before setting out.
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Check the venue location on a map
The venue is Netchi-cho Hachiman Shrine, at 103 Kanda, Netchi-cho, Nishio, Aichi Prefecture. Check the venue on a map before your visit.
Detailed access info
Check the venue’s location using the official information and a map before you go. Please also check the official access information before setting out.
103 Kanda, Netchi-cho, Nishio, Aichi Prefecture
Google Maps search result based on venue name and address. Please check official sources for the specific event hall and entrance location on the day.