Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the love fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The pink one is said to enhance romantic luck.

Introducing the grand festival known as "Nagano Gion Matsuri," one of Japan's three major Gion festivals!✨ "Nagano Gion Matsuri Procession of Festival Floats" 【Event Schedule】 June 6 (Saturday) Evening Festival (Pre-event) June 7 (Sunday) Float Procession (Main Festival) 【What is Nagano Gion Matsuri?】 This festival, also referred to as the Gion Matsuri of Zenkoji, was once celebrated alongside Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine and Hiroshima's Itsukushima Shrine as one of Japan's three major Gion festivals. "Evening Festival (Pre-event)" June 6 (Saturday) This year's Evening Festival will be held at Gondo Square! There will also be beer gardens and food trucks. 【Venue】Gondo Square (around Gondo Watanabe Supercenter) 【Time】5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Beer garden starts at 11:00 AM) "Float Procession (Main Festival)" June 7 (Sunday) Be sure to witness the splendor of the floats and their delicate craftsmanship up close. The vibrant lion dance and the graceful traditional Japanese dance create a beautiful performance that you cannot miss! 【Venue】Zenkoji, Zenkoji Omotesando, Central Square, etc. 【Time】Starting at 9:00 AM with "Tsunakiri" and "Osenori & Float Procession" in front of Central Square "Nagano Gion Matsuri Binzuru Market" June 7 (Sunday) To enhance the Nagano Gion Matsuri, the "Zenkoji Binzuru Market" will be held at Central Square on this day, featuring about 30 carefully selected handmade craft shops. 【Venue】Central Square 【Time】10:00 AM to 4:00 PM #Nagano Gion Matsuri #Binzuru Market #Event #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

It’s also nice after the rain.

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the pinwheel next to the main hall of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the windmill in the shrine plaza at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the windmill in the shrine plaza at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

This is the windmill of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This is a limited-time kazaguruma (windmill). June 1st is considered "Mame Mando" day, and visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is said to grant benefits equal to a thousand visits.

Taken on May 23, 2014. This is the flower water ritual at Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine.

Taken on May 23, 2014. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine.

Taken on May 25, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine.

Taken on May 25, 2024. I found hydrangeas (🤍) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

It looks like it will be hot in Azumino on May 25th...💦 Ise Miya Shrine stands amidst the countryside with views of Mt. Ariake and Mt. Tsubakuro in the background. 😃

Taken on May 25, 2014. These are the remnants of cherry blossoms at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Since I take photos at the same time, they tend to look quite similar.

Today, I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This is the windmill next to the Main Shrine. In the background, you can see the Main Shrine, designated as a National Important Cultural Property.

Taken on May 19, 2014. This is the flower water at Omiya Hikawa Shrine. I intend to visit when I feel healthy both physically and mentally.

Taken on May 19, 26. This is the flower water offering at Omiya Hikawa Shrine. I didn't have enough time, so I hope to take a leisurely stroll next time.

Taken on May 19, 2014. This is the pinwheel next to the main hall of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on May 19, 2014. These are the remnants of cherry blossoms at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on May 19, 26. This is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine grounds and the Kawagoe City Gokoku Shrine. I sat on the bench in front and enjoyed the cool breeze.

As my health has improved, I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This is the shrine grounds around 7:30 in the morning. I prefer to visit alone and take my time.

Discover a hidden gem in Nagoya. Quietly standing in the heart of Nagoya is Ueno Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning. While well-known among locals, it remains an off-the-beaten-path spot for tourists. The impressive bronze statue of the reclining cow in the shrine grounds is a stunning sight. In front of it, colorful omikuji dolls in red, yellow, and green are neatly arranged, exuding a cuteness that makes you want to take a photo. The contrast between the vermilion shrine and the clear blue sky is beautiful, and aside from the exam season, you can visit peacefully with fewer people around. If you're tired of the usual tourist spots in Nagoya, make sure to stop by. 3-40-2 Uchiyama 3-chome, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

Taken on May 18, 2014. When I visited Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, a wedding ceremony was just about to start. Encountering a wedding ceremony at a shrine is said to bring good fortune. May you all have wonderful things happen to you as well.

Taken on May 15, 2026. This is the pinwheel located next to the main hall of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

I attended the monthly festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I finally recovered from a cold, but due to a stressful event, I felt dizzy and had to sit down during the ceremony. I'm not good with social interactions, so I would appreciate it if I could be left alone during the monthly festival. 🥹

[Announcement] Taking place in 2023! Introducing the "Togakushi Shrine Shikinen Grand Festival"✨ "Togakushi Shrine Shikinen Grand Festival" [Event Period] April 25 (Sunday) to May 25 (Tuesday), 2023 *This is a special opportunity that occurs once every seven years in the traditional calendar. [What is the Togakushi Shrine Shikinen Grand Festival?] This is the largest festival at Togakushi Shrine, held once every seven years. In the past, the portable shrine would be carried to the Okusha, but now the deity of Hōkōsha visits the deity of Nakasha, their father, allowing for a reunion between father and son. [Main Event Schedule] *2023 April 25 (Sunday) "Shikkō Hōkoku-sai" May 9 (Sunday) "Togyo no Gi" May 15 (Saturday) "Okusha Hōkoku-sai" May 23 (Sunday) "Kango no Gi" May 25 (Tuesday) "Shūryō Hōkoku-sai" "Taidai Kagura" Performed daily at the Nakasha Shrine (excluding May 9 and May 23) "Riyama Butsuri Return Viewing" At Hōkōsha daily during the event period (excluding May 9 and May 23) #Togakushi Shrine Shikinen Grand Festival #Togakushi Shrine #Togakushi #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

Taken on May 5, 26. This is a performance by the Aoi Bayashi group.

The weather was very pleasant. I visited Daitō Shrine in the Toyoshina District of Azumino City. The large stone lantern was impressive.😊

Photographed on May 4, 26. This is the Inariyama satokagura by the Umebachi Association. It is the dance of the bow pulling.

Taken on May 4, 26. This is the Satokagura performance 'Inariyama' by the Umebachikai. Tenko is dancing.