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Matsubara Hachiman Shrine, Himeji · Every October
Nada no Kenka Matsuri
Japan's fighting festival: portable shrines rammed into each other on purpose, in Himeji Castle's town.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Osaka for October 14 to 15, 2026, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- The hillside seating is ticketed by the villages and largely local; the free standing areas fill by 9am on the 15th.
- Himeji Castle is a 20-minute train ride away and is the obvious morning before the afternoon fight.
- Kobe airport to Himeji is about an hour by train; from Kansai Airport about 90 minutes via Osaka; the shrine is a short walk from Shirahamanomiya station.
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