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Toka Ebisu at Nishinomiya Shrine
西宮神社 十日戎
Hyogo · Kansai
Headquarters shrine (sohonsha) for roughly 3,500 Ebisu shrines nationwide, hosting ~500 food stalls during its 3-day festival. The signature 'Fukuotoko' (Lucky Man) 230m dash opens the main shrine gate at dawn on the second day.
- Dates
- January 9–11Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Start time
- 06:00
- Location
- Hyogo · Kansai
- Nearest station
- Hanshin Nishinomiya Station · 5 min walk
- Crowd level
- Local attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
Happens every year
What to expect
A dawn dash race opens the festival, followed by 3 days of shrine celebration and food stalls.
Best viewing tips
The Fukuotoko race starts 06:00 on Jan 10; free to attend throughout.
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