Information checked: July 23, 2026, 08:40 JST.
Fujiyoshida’s official tourism guide has published the 2026 timetable for the Yoshida Fire Festival and the following Susuki Festival. The two days have different routes and highlights: August 26 centers on the mikoshi procession and evening torch lighting, while August 27 ends with the return to Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine.
Key Facts For Travelers
August 26 Schedule
The official timetable lists shrine rites at 2:30 PM, the two mikoshi departing at 5:00 PM, and arrival at the Otabisho at 6:30 PM. More than 100 large torches, each about three meters high, are placed along roughly two kilometers of the route. The official page says lighting begins once the mikoshi has arrived, with torch removal starting at 10:00 PM.
August 27 Schedule
Rites at the Otabisho begin at 1:15 PM, the mikoshi depart at 2:00 PM, the Kanadorii ceremony is scheduled for 3:30 PM, and the Onkuraisi ceremony for 6:00 PM. The official timetable then lists shrine rites at Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine from 7:00 PM.
Traveler Actions
- Choose the correct day: August 26 is the torch-lighting night, while August 27 is the return procession and Susuki Festival climax.
- Arrive before 6:30 PM on August 26 if torch lighting is your priority, but expect the exact ignition time to follow procession progress.
- Keep clear of the torches and procession route, follow staff directions, and avoid stopping where crowds need to move.
- Recheck the official page before travel for any later traffic, weather, or crowd-control notice.
Official Sources
- Official Fujiyoshida tourism guide: 2026 Yoshida Fire Festival and Susuki Festival
- Official Fujiyoshida tourism guide: Yoshida Fire Festival feature
Update History
- July 23, 2026: Created from the official 2026 two-day timetable and festival guide.
