Photographed on October 18, 2013.
This shows the Kagami-shishi float and the Ōta Dōkan float passing each other.

Photographed on October 18, 25.
The parade features the float of Prince of Lanling and the float of Kagami Shishi (Mirror Lion Dance) pulling past each other.

Photographed on October 18, Year 25.
This is the pulling-together of Nakamachi’s float “Prince of Lanling” and Wakitamachi’s float “Ieyasu Tokugawa.”

Photographed on October 18, 2013.
From the left: Wakitamachi’s float of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Shintomichō 1 Chome’s float of Tokugawa Iemitsu, and Shintomi-cho 2-chome’s float of the Mirror Lion in a hikikae (float exchange).

Futakotamagawa Oyama Michi Festival Celebrates Local History
Enjoy and learn about the historic Oyama Michi that runs through Futakotamagawa.
The 16th Futakotamagawa Oyama Michi Festival will be held.
Oyama Michi refers to the routes used by pilgrims visiting Ooyama, with paths centered on the mountain across various regions.
The Oyama Michi that passes through Futakotamagawa led from Edo’s Akasaka-mitsuke Gate to Ooyama and served as a back road to the Tokaido, frequently used for transporting goods.
This festival offers a close-up opportunity to learn about the history of Oyama Michi.
Isehara City will also participate and host a booth. Please join us.
◇ Date and Time
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 12:00–15:00
◇ Venue
Futakotamagawa Elementary School building and gymnasium (Tamagawa 4-6-1, Setagayaku)
◇ Setagaya Ward official site
https://www.city.setagaya.lg.jp/03660/27555.html

Photographed on October 18, Year 25.
This is the hikikae (float handover) between the Nakaharacho float of Kawagoe Taro Shigetada and the Shintomichō 2-chōme float, Mirror Lion.

Photographed on October 18, 2013.
This is the Seibu Hon-Kawagoe PePe and the Kagami-shishi float.

Photographed on October 18, 2013.
After the evening festival ends, the floats are being prepared to start moving.
There are many photos from the Kawagoe Festival….

Photo taken on November 3, 2013. Yabusame (horseback archery) ceremony at Izumo Iwahi Shrine (出雲伊波比神社).

Photographed on November 3, 2013.
This is the yabusame (mounted archery) festival at Izumo Iwai Shrine.

Photographed on November 3, 2025.
This is the yabusame (mounted archery) festival at Izumo Iwai Shrine.

Photographed 11/3/25.
It is the Yabusame Festival of Izumo Ihabi Shrine.
It's morning.

Photographed 11/3/25.
Prayer at Izumo Ihabi Shrine.
It is the Yabusame Festival.

I Outbound to the Yabusame Festival of Izumo Ihahi Shrine.
It is a morning event.
I was even there for the ceremony, but I couldn't see the ceremony because of work.

<Tickets on sale now!> Hiroshima Kagura Kansai Performance in Sakai is coming!🎈

Hiroshima Kagura is coming to Sakai!!⸜❤︎⸝

Hiroshima Kagura offers rich storytelling, powerful dances and staging, and dazzling costumes and masks
Packed with elements that even first-timers will enjoy!!ꕤꕥꕤ

On the day, you can also try on costumes actually used on stage✨
We will also sell local specialties from various towns and cities, so please take this opportunity to visit us!✨

📅 Date and time: Saturday, December 6th, 10:00–18:10
📍 Venue: Fenice Sacay Grand Hall (@fenice_sacay)

🔍 For details, search “Hiroshima Kagura Kansai Performance”!
🔗 https://www.akitakata.jp/ja/shisei/section/syoukou/a103/

#Hiroshima Kagura #Hiroshima Kagura (alternate) #Sakai Taiko #Sakai Kagura #Fenice Sacay #stage #dance #Kansai Performance #Sakai City
https://www.akitakata.jp/ja/shisei/section/syoukou/a103/

Photographed 10/18/25.
This is the Kawagoe Festival, Yoiyama.

Photographed 10/18/25.
This is the Kawagoe Festival, Yoiyama.
From the lion's head, a little bit appeared.

Photographed 10/18/25.
This is the Kawagoe Festival, Yoiyama.
The lion's head is dancing.

A long three-day weekend is coming soon✨
This time, we introduce autumn events and traditional festivals held in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture!✨

🔽🔽🔽We’ve picked five highlights to help you plan your three-day weekend outing!🔽🔽🔽

1⃣ The 32nd Bingi Tojo “Otoori” Parade
Date and Time: Until Sunday, November 2, 2025, starting at noon (12:00)
Location: Starting at Tojo Elementary School Ground
About: Known as the “Otoori,” this event has been organized by the Otoori Preservation and Promotion Association since 1993. The procession features a daimyo procession, warrior procession, and groups carrying horo and hanawarabe, presenting each year in early November a bold and splendid historical pageant.

Event details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5310
Highlights: https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4841

2⃣ The 18th Taishaku Autumn Leaves Festival
Date and Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:00–15:00
Location: Taishaku Community Promotion Center
About: A commemorative project for the 20th anniversary of Shobara City’s municipal merger!
Music Plaza
10:15 Niimi Wind Ensemble
11:15 Shobara City 20th Anniversary Stage Part 1 — Ryo Sasaki
12:15 Stage Part 2 — Issei Minami
13:30 Kendama performance
14:00 Singing contest
14:45 Lottery
*Performance times may vary slightly.

Food Plaza
Frankfurters, fried chicken, beef udon, sweet red-bean soup (zenzai), grilled chicken skewers, french fries, yakisoba, beef bowl, teppan-grilled game meat, vegetable tempura, deep-fried maple leaf-shaped cakes, croquettes, coffee, Yotsuba Kobo cookies, sale of locally fresh vegetables, local products, earthenware bells, and a shooting game stall.
Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5322

3⃣ Autumn Beef Terrace | Taishakukyo Scola Plateau
Date and Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:00–15:00
Location: Spice Hall 2F Open Terrace
About: An event where you can enjoy the elusive Jinseki beef at reasonable prices.

Barbecue Set
Set Includes:
Jinseki beef, vegetables, and rice balls

Also happening:
Minna no Marche Hiroshima (market stalls)
Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5317

4⃣ Tojo Whole-Town Festival
Date and Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 (National Holiday), 12:00–20:30
Location: Tojo Station and surrounding facilities and downtown areas
About: Besides a music event on the platform inside Tojo Station, the festival offers art and cultural programs that make use of the town’s historic streetscape, bringing together the charm of the Geibi Line and Tojo Town.

Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5341

5⃣ The 22nd Children’s Festival
Date and Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 (National Holiday), 10:00–14:00
Location: National Bihoku Hillside Park North Entrance, Satoyama Station Shobara Furari
About: A children’s festival spreading smiles across the Bihoku Hills—everyone gather for the Children’s Festival!
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Shobara City’s merger, the stage will feature a Remick🎶 concert!
Enjoy hands-on experiences, crafts, and a stamp rally!

Details URL: https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5338

Photographed 10/18/25.
This is the Kawagoe Festival, Yoiyama.
The lanterns on the festival float are lit and the song is performed.

Photographed 10/18/25.
It is the Kawagoe Festival and the Shinko Festival.

Photographed 10/18/25.
It is a festival float of a mirror lion greeting Mr. Yamada of Washi paper.

Photographed 10/18/25.
Heading towards Hon-Kawagoe Station, it is a festival float of Shintomi Town 2-chome Kagami Lion.

Photographed 10/18/25.
It is a festival float of Shintomi Town 2-chome, Kagami Lion in front of Maruhiro Department Store.

Photographed 10/18/25.
In front of the Maruhiro Department Store, three festival floats were being towed.
From left to right: Shintomi Town 2-chome, Kagami festival float, Otemachi Suzume festival float, Shintomi Town 1-chome, Iemitsu festival float.

Photographed 10/18/25.
In front of the Maruhiro Department Store, the festival float of Otemachi Suzume and the festival float of Shintomi Town 2-chome Kagami Shion are towed.

Photographed 10/18/25.
It is a festival float of Otemachi Suzume in front of Maruhiro Department Store.

Notice of the Hibita District Exploration Tour “A Day of Tracing Ancient Memories”
For history lovers—
This full-day tour begins with a formal visit to Sannomiya Hibita Shrine in Sagami Province and then takes you slowly through the Hibita district’s living “ancient memories,” including the former shrine site, burial mounds, and Jomon-period ruins, guided by a cultural heritage specialist.
🍱The tour comes with plenty of perks!
Enjoy a special bento from Megumi Kitchen made with pesticide-free vegetables and fermented seasonings, plus a sake tasting of three cups from local Yoshikawa Brewery, letting you experience Hibita’s charms with all your senses. It promises to be an unforgettable day for nature, history, and sake enthusiasts.
Date and time: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00–14:00 (held in light rain)
Meeting place: Sannomiya Hibita Shrine precincts (1472 Sannomiya, Isehara City)
Participation fee: ¥4,000 (tax included; bento, three sake tastings, and insurance included)
Capacity: 20 people (minimum 10 to run), advance reservation required
The application deadline is October 27. Please take care to apply on time.
For application details and more, please check the tourism association website.
https://isehara-kanko.com/hibita_tour2025/
We sincerely look forward to your participation!

Photographed 10/18/25.
Prayer at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a festival float of Benkei in Shita Town.

Photographed 10/18/25.
Benkei's festival float is praying for safety during the Kawagoe Festival and receiving an exorcism.