Isebe Kakimoto Shrine, located in the Hikata area of Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, is holding its Wind Chime Festival from Friday, July 10 through Sunday, August 16, 2026. About 200 colorful wind chimes, crafted using traditional Kishu lacquerware techniques, are displayed throughout the shrine grounds, filling the air with a cool, resonant sound whenever the wind blows.
The festival offers visitors a chance to feel closer to a summer shrine visit — enjoying the charm of Kishu lacquerware, forgetting the bustle of daily life, and being soothed by sound and breeze.
A "Path of Sound" Made From About 200 Kishu Lacquerware Wind Chimes
Around 200 wind chimes are displayed throughout the shrine grounds, and every one of them is made using the traditional craft techniques of Kishu lacquerware. As the wind passes through, overlapping tones ring out one after another, announcing the arrival of a cool summer at the shrine. Visitors are invited to experience this soothing moment for themselves.
Neighboring Shrines Join the Celebration
Starting Saturday, August 1, nearby shrines are holding similar wind chime festivals, so visitors can enjoy this seasonal tradition across the wider area:
- Shiawase no Miya Yume Furin Matsuri at Ugabe Shrine (917 Onoda, Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture)
- Kasuga Furin Festival at Kasuga Shrine (1056 Ononaka, Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture)
Event Overview
- Name: Isebe Kakimoto Shrine Wind Chime Festival
- Dates: July 10 (Fri) – August 16 (Sun), 2026
- Location: Isebe Kakimoto Shrine (600 Hikata, Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture)
- Access: About a 15-minute walk from JR Kainan Station
- Parking: Available
Visitor Notes
- Please enjoy the display quietly so as not to disturb other worshippers.
- Please refrain from touching the wind chimes, to help prevent damage.
- If bringing a pet, please use a leash and be considerate of other worshippers.
- Parking is limited, so visitors are encouraged to use public transportation where possible.
