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Table of ContentsWhat kind of festival is Takayama Festival?One of Japan's three major beauty festivalsDo you know the three major beauty festivals in Japan? The Gion Festival in Kyoto, the Chichibu Night Festival in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, and the Takayama Festival in Takayama City are known as the three most beautiful festivals in Japan. The Takayama Festival is held in spring and autumn, and is a collective name for two festivals: the Sanno Festival in spring and the Hachiman Festival in autumn. Hachiman Festival brings autumn colors to TakayamaThe Hachiman Festival, which paints...
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Table of ContentsKumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi , where 500 cherry trees stretch for 2km Photo courtesy of Kumagaya City Kumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi has been known as a famous cherry blossom spot for 400 years and has been selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan." Not only cherry blossoms, but also canola flower bloom side by side. The contrast between the pale pink of the cherry blossoms and the bright yellow of the canola flower is truly beautiful! This is a must-see spot that can only be seen here. How to enjoy the Kumagaya Cherry Blossom Festival Photo courtesy of Kumagaya Ci...
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Sanja Matsuri: A Festival Celebrating the Founders of Sensoji Temple© Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau The Sanja Festuval, or Sanja Matsuri, is one of Tokyo's three largest Shinto festivals. Held every year around mid-May, the Sanja Festival celebrates the three founders of Sensoji Temple, who are enshrined at Asakusa Shrine in Asakusa, Tokyo. The major highlight of the Sanja Festival is the procession of portable shrines (mikoshi) on the second and third days. On the second day, you can see nearly one hundred portable shrines gathering from surrounding towns, making their way toward Asaku...
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Kyoto Festival GuideKyoto's 3 Major FestivalsFestivals Full of Excitement Year-Round3 Major Mysterious Festivals in Kyoto1. Aoi MatsuriPhoto by ©JNTO The Aoi Matsuri, also known as the Hollyhock Festival, is one of three major festivals in Kyoto. It's also one of the oldest festivals in Kyoto, dating back to about 1400 years ago. It originated as a festival to appease deities venerated at the Kamo Shrine following poor harvests caused by natural disasters. After the capital was transferred to Heian-kyo (present-day Kyoto), Kamo shrines became guardians of the nation, and the Kamo Festival grew...
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What is the Boso Village "Spring Festival"?Chiba Prefectural Boso no Mura (Sakaemachi, Inba District, Chiba Prefecture) is a hands-on museum where you can learn about the history of the Boso region by experiencing its traditional lifestyle and techniques firsthand. We will be holding an event where you can watch carp streamers gracefully swimming through the old townscape and rural mountain scenery while experiencing and experiencing the Tango Festival. Event details・Dates: May 2nd (Thursday) to 6th (Monday, substitute holiday), 2024 ・Time: 9:00-16:30 Location: Chiba Prefectural Boso Village (...
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Check out Tsuruga's tourist information! Table of ContentsAccess to Tsuruga, Fukui PrefectureTsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, known as a railway and port town, will finally open the Hokuriku Shinkansen in Fukui Prefecture on March 16, 2024. It can be accessed from Tokyo without changing trains. Enjoy romantic festivals and cherry blossom viewing in Tsuruga, which is now more easily accessible. Please click here for an introduction to recommended sightseeing spots in Tsuruga.Check out Tsuruga's tourist information!
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Website Table of Contentsdate and time. PlaceDate and time: Saturday, April 6, 2024, 17:00-20:30 Location: Gokoku Onsen Shrine, Nikko Edomura Click here for the venue STANDARD planBox seats and Ohayashi/Mikoshi participation in Onsen Shrine SocietyAt the Gokoku Hot Spring God Society Hall in Kinugawa Onsen, you can enjoy the night cherry blossoms of the Edo period, including Nikko Hayashi and mikoshi carrying. Seating is also available, and it is possible to jump in and participate in the ohayashi music and the carrying of the mikoshi. Special night opening in Nikko EdomuraThis time, Nikko Edo...
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What is “Uraja”? ``Uraja'' was born from the Momotaro legend, which has been passed down in Okayama Prefecture since ancient times and depicts the battle between Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto, who is said to be the model for Momotaro, and Ura, the demon god. One theory is that the word ``Ura'', which is said to have contributed to the development of Kibi Province and is still revered today, was combined with ``~ja'' in the Okayama dialect, making the word familiar to Okayama. We hope that ``Uraja'' will spark an interest in local history and culture, and that we will develop people who can take action...
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Table of ContentsWhat is Yamada's Spring Festival?This is the annual festival of Tsunemochi Shrine, which is the first festival in the Chichibu region to feature floats. It is also said to be a festival that heralds the arrival of spring on Chichibuji. Three floats (one kasahoko and two floats) gather at Tsunemochi Shrine before 11 a.m., and the festival begins afterwards. In the afternoon, each float departs for the Otabisho, and the festival is held at the Otabisho, Yasaka Shrine, around 3pm. The floats will continue to be towed afterwards. when?In 2024, it will be held on Sunday, March 10th...
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Table of ContentsWhat is Bizen Katakami Hinameguri? Bizen Katakami Hinameguri is a Doll's Festival event held around Katakami Shopping Street in Bizen City, and this year marks the 24th time. Hina dolls are displayed on the stone steps of shrines and on the streets of shopping streets, and the entire area is filled with Hina dolls. You can enjoy the Hina dolls, each with their own unique faces and beautiful clothes! Usa Hachimangu Shrine stone steps Hina decoration The biggest highlight is, of course, the Hina dolls displayed on the stone steps of Usa Hachimangu Shrine. You can see large-scale...
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