Festivals · Shikoku
Uwajima Ushi-Oni Festival 2027 (Warei Taisai)
和霊大祭うわじま牛鬼まつり2027
One of Shikoku's major summer festivals, with 5 to 6 metre ushi-oni ox demon floats, a Gaiya carnival and sea fireworks.
Tentative date
Tentative date. The organiser has not published dates for this edition yet. This window comes from the previous edition or tradition, and the dates can move. Confirm at the official source before booking travel around it.
- Dates
- Thu 22 to Sat 24 Jul 2027
- Date status
- Tentative date, from the previous edition or tradition. Not yet confirmed.
- Venue
- Warei Shrine and Uwajima city centre
- City
- Uwajima
- Prefecture
- Ehime
- Region
- Shikoku
- Category
- Festivals
- Checked
- Sun 25 Oct 2026 against the official source
About this event
The Warei Taisai runs 22 to 24 July in the usual pattern, beginning with the Gaiya Carnival and closing with fireworks over the sea, including the Hashirikomi finale. The 2027 dates are marked expected until the city publishes them.
Booking
Booked around the event: hotels, passes, transfers and eSIM. Booking options for this event are being checked and will be added here.
Official source: https://www.visitehimejapan.com/en/things-to-do/. Dates checked Sun 25 Oct 2026.