Spectacular Sand-throwing festival
Sunakake Matsuri
砂かけ祭
Nara Prefecture, Japan
Odd contests and races
What it is
Odd contests and races in Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Dates
No dates have been published yet. These are expected from the pattern of past years.
How we estimated this: 祭典日は２月１１日（建国記念の日）。
“祭典日は２月１１日（建国記念の日）。”
Before you go
- Where
- Kawai, Nara Prefecture (Hirose Shrine), Japan
We have not confirmed opening hours, prices or access details yet. The official website is the best place to check.
How we checked
Last checked October 20, 2026 against hirosetaisya.p-kit.com. Before anything appears here, a separate check fetches each source again and confirms that every date we show is in the quoted text.
Notes from the last check
The Hirose Shrine (廣瀬大社) festival page states that the Sand-throwing festival falls on 11 February and that the practice continues today, so the 2027 edition is recorded as an expected date under a fixed rule; no 2027 notice, 2026 dates, or admission details were verified.
Dates, prices and details change. This information is gathered and checked automatically and may contain mistakes. Always confirm with the official website before you book travel.