Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Tokyo is an amazing city with a vibrant history that truly comes alive during its festivals. One of the highlights is the kanda matsuri, which takes place at the beautiful kanda myojin shrine. The lively mikoshi parade is filled with joy and cultural charm, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

Notice: Iwanai Shrine Annual Festival This year too, the Iwanai Shrine Annual Festival will take place over three days from July 7th to July 9th. Please be aware that some roads will be closed during the festival, so take care when coming to the area. Come and join the “Iwanai Festival.”😌 *The schedule was referenced from the Iwanai Shrine website.

[Notice of Natsu-mode — Flower Market] Natsu-mode — Flower Market will be held at Isehara Daijingu. In addition to the summer staple morning glories and seasonal potted flowers for sale, food stalls and kitchen trucks will line the grounds. Dances and musical performances will appear on stage. Bring the whole family and enjoy. 🌸Date and Time Saturday, July 5 — 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, July 6 — 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM 🌸Venue Isehara Daijingu The shrine grounds, bright with flowers, make a perfect setting for an evening stroll. Feel the start of summer amid night breezes, swaying blooms, and soft lights. For details and the stage schedule, please check the official website. https://www.daijingu.net/2025/06/15/1287/...

Would you like to come and see a festival that has been around for almost 300 years? The Sawara Festival is a festival held in Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture for three consecutive days from July 11 to 13, 2025. It is a very powerful festival with 10 huge festival floats dragging around the town. Songs and dances are also performed at the same time. Held in from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The stalls of the many is also Stalls, so you can enjoy it all day long. Access from Narita International Airports is to take the Keisei Main Line to Keisei Narita Station, Transfer at Narita Station on the JR Narita Line, and Get off at Sawara Station.

The first of the Shikoku region summer Festival, the Uwajima Cow Demon Festival! This year, for three days from July 22nd to 24th, we will liven up the summer in Shikoku in a grand manner! July 22: Marine Fireworks Festival July 23 Uwajima Bullfighting Regular Tournament Gaiya Carnival Warei Grand Festival Yoimiya Festival July 24 Cow Demon Parade Warei Grand Festival Running in Other, brass band, children's cow demon, Uwajima odori, etc. This year marks the Sister City Anniversary, and the Sendai Sparrow Dance will also come to liven up the Festival. Come and visit us!

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video — nice to meet you! We are the Miyoshi City Tourism Promotion Organization. Miyoshi City, located in northern Hiroshima Prefecture, sits at the meeting point of the San'in and Sanyo regions. This nature-rich, montane area is a town where history and culture thrive. Surrounded by the Chūgoku Mountains and blessed with abundant forests, clear streams, and the Gonokawa River, Miyoshi has long prospered as a hub of travel and exchange. As a tourist destination, it offers a variety of attractions: ancient myths and yokai folklore, traditional performing arts, local specialties such as wine and cheese, and spectacular scenic spots. In Miyoshi, where nature and history blend with contemporary art, local ingredients, and everyday life, you can enjoy a relaxed trip away from the bustle of the city. ◆Access to Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi City in Hiroshima Prefecture lies about 90 km north of Hiroshima city, roughly a 1 hour 30 minute drive, making it conveniently accessible. You can reach the area via the Chugoku Expressway at Miyoshi Interchange or Miyoshi-Higashi Interchange, and it is also about a one-hour drive from Hiroshima Airport. By train, JR Geibi Line’s Miyoshi Station serves as the gateway. Direct trains run from Hiroshima Station, and the scenic views from the window make the journey popular. Express buses also run frequently from Hiroshima Station and Hiroshima Bus Center, offering a convenient option. Within Miyoshi City, rental cars and local buses are well organized, making it easy to get around to tourist sites. ◆About Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi City lies in northern Hiroshima Prefecture, bordering Shimane Prefecture. The city occupies a basin surrounded by mountains, with the Gonokawa River, Basen River, and Saijo River flowing through it. As of April 2025, the population is about 47,000. The modern city was formed in 2004 through a merger of eight surrounding municipalities, and it ranks among the largest municipalities by area in Hiroshima Prefecture. Agriculture and forestry remain important industries, and in recent years the city has promoted tourism that leverages local resources, with wineries and direct-sales markets and other community-focused facilities flourishing. ◆History of Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi’s history is ancient, appearing in mythic eras. The area is associated with Izumo mythology and preserves many kagura performances and legends. During the Sengoku period, Hieioyama Castle, once the stronghold of the Miyoshi Clan (later moved to Bikuma Castle), was built and the town developed as a castle town. In the Edo period, Miyoshi prospered as a post town on the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Road and became an important river-transport relay on the Gonokawa River, thriving as a center of commerce and transportation. ◆Popular sightseeing spots in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture ・Miyoshi Mononoke Museum (Yumoto Koichi Memorial Japan Yokai Museum) This nationally renowned yokai museum in Miyoshi houses the collection of leading yokai scholar Yumoto Goichi. Exhibits cover yokai culture from the Edo period to the present, and AR and video displays make the museum enjoyable for both children and adults. Special exhibitions and workshops are held regularly. ・Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery This complex offers wine production, sales, and tastings using locally grown grapes. It features one of western Japan’s largest wine cellars and a wine bar counter. In addition to factory tours, the facility includes a restaurant, cafe, and a direct-sales shop selling local products, making it popular with families and couples. Each year during Golden Week the Miyoshi Wine Festival draws many visitors from inside and outside the prefecture. Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery’s wines earn awards at various international competitions each year. ・Okuda Genso Sayume Art Museum This museum exhibits works by Japanese painter Genso Okuda and doll artist Sayume Okuda, a married couple who were the first spouses to receive the Cultural Merit Award in Japan. The building itself is an artwork, making it a must-see for art lovers. ・Josei Falls Located in Sakugi-cho, Miyoshi City, Josei Falls is a beautiful three-tier waterfall with a drop of 126 meters. Surrounded by seasonal nature, you can enjoy fresh green in spring, cool relief in summer, autumn colors, and frozen cascades in winter—an all-season scenic spot. Selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls, it offers a cleansing, restorative experience just by visiting. ・Mt. Takatani (Sea of Clouds Observatory) This 490-meter lookout offers a panoramic view of Miyoshi’s iconic “sea of clouds.” From October to December on clear early mornings with sharp temperature differences, a mystical sea of clouds appears, transporting you to another world. The sunrise and mist together create scenes beloved by photographers. ◆Roadside stations in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi hosts the popular Roadside Station Yumeland Funo, a favorite rest spot for visitors. Yumeland Funo sells fresh local vegetables, fruits, and processed goods, and its dining facilities serve local dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients. ◆Hot springs in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi is home to Kimita Onsen Mori no Izumi. This bicarb-onsen is famous as a “beauty bath” that leaves skin smooth. As a large facility offering lodging, dining, and shopping, it attracts many visitors. ◆Traditional culture and crafts of Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture ・Kagura Kagura represents a symbol of Miyoshi’s traditional culture. This performing art, passed down since ancient times, features different programs, costumes, and staging across communities and plays an indispensable role in local festivals and events. ・Cormorant Fishing in Miyoshi Cormorant fishing in Miyoshi has a history and tradition spanning more than 450 years and is a rare cultural practice available at only about 11 locations nationwide. Designated as a Hiroshima Prefecture Intangible Folk Cultural Property and honored with the Hiroshima Prefectural Education Encouragement Award, Miyoshi’s cormorant fishing is notable for its unique method in which cormorant boats and pleasure boats run side by side. On summer nights, boarding a pleasure boat to watch cormorant fishing up close creates an otherworldly experience as if traveling back in time. The torches flickering on the river at dusk add a magical atmosphere, leaving you with unforgettable memories. ◆Local specialties and gourmet foods of Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi’s food culture draws on the region’s abundant natural resources. A flagship product is Miyoshi wine. High-quality wines produced at local wineries come in red, white, and rosé varieties and have earned high praise at domestic and international competitions. Another specialty is ayu dishes made from the Gonokawa River’s sweetfish. You can enjoy freshly caught ayu grilled with salt, simmered in sweet soy, or as ayu-flavored soy sauce. Many processed products using local ingredients make excellent souvenirs. ◆Events and festivals in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi hosts colorful local events and festivals throughout the year. ・Miyoshi Kinsai Festival This major summer event, organized by Miyoshi residents, fills the streets with parades, taiko drumming, food stalls, and bon-odori dancing. ・Miyoshi Wine Festival Held on the lawn area of Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery, the Wine Festival features tastings, live music, and local gourmet stalls, making it a must for wine lovers. ◆Tourist information for Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture With a unique museum dedicated to yokai culture, gourmet offerings born from nature’s bounty, seasonal scenic spots, and community-rooted traditional events, Miyoshi still holds many little-known gems where repeated visits reveal new discoveries. 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June 22 (Sun) 9:30~15:00 "Green Markets" Held in! ✨ It will be held in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, National Bihoku Hillside Park, Satoyama Station Shobara Furari, Shobara Furari. Stalls and stage events will also be held. You can enjoy a cappella performance by "The CROWS" and performances by the Saijo Blues Harmony Brass Band and the Prefectural Hiroshima University Wind Orchestra. Let's enjoy the green markets surrounded by vast beautiful greenery! 【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari 【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City 【Inquiry】 Please contact us via DM on Instagram. 「@satoyama_furari」 Click here for Events Information▽ https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5116...

【Fujikawa Town Komuroyama Myohoji Temple Hydrangea】 Hydrangea Appreciation Week Best time to see mid-June ~ early July This year, admission is free during the period. Events will be held on Sunday, June 29. There are a lot of. Today's hydrangea flowering status is It blooms for about 2 minutes.

Sakai Great Fish Night Market and Fireworks Return This Year! 🎇 📣 Senshu Yume Fireworks at Sakai Great Fish Night Market — Tickets on Sale! 🎇 Following last year’s success, "Senshu Yume Fireworks at Sakai Great Fish Night Market" will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Enjoy star mines launched from very close range, a variety of effects from set-piece fireworks, and stunning displays that light up the sea surface. 🌊🎇 🎟️ For ticket purchases, please check the announcement on the Sakai Tourism Guide website. 🏢 Paper tickets available at: Sakaihigashi Tourist Information Center and Sakai Station Tourist Information Center Inquiries about the fireworks 📞: 06-4708-6658 (Weekdays: 11:00–18:00) 🔎 For details on the Sakai Great Fish Night Market, please see the official site "Sakai Great Fish Night Market" 🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 📍 Venue: Ohama Park ⏰ Time: 11:00–21:30 "Senshu Yume Fireworks: Shakunetsu no Hanabī 7 I Love Sakai" 🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 📍 Venue: Sakai Old Port ⏰ Doors open: 16:30 / Show starts: 20:20 / Ends: 20:50 (scheduled)

Naha Hurley prays for the safety of the sea and abundant fishing / It is a traditional Naha hurley held every year at the Naha Port New Port Pier in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a traditional event of the sea in Okinawa that has continued since the Ryukyu Kingdom period about 600 years ago, and is Held in during Golden Week on May 3~5 to pray for safe navigation and good fishing. It features a dragon boat with a dragon motif, and it's amazing to see 32 rowers competing with each other! I went to see it again this year. The sound of the bell and the finger whistle were hot again this year ^^

Naha Hurley prays for the safety of the sea and abundant fishing / It is a traditional Naha hurley held every year at the Naha Port New Port Pier in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a traditional event of the sea in Okinawa that has continued since the Ryukyu Kingdom period about 600 years ago, and is Held in during Golden Week on May 3~5 to pray for safe navigation and good fishing. It features a dragon boat with a dragon motif, and it's amazing to see 32 rowers competing with each other! I went to see it again this year. The sound of the bell and the finger whistle were hot again this year ^^

Naha Hurley prays for the safety of the sea and abundant fishing / It is a traditional Naha hurley held every year at the Naha Port New Port Pier in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a traditional event of the sea in Okinawa that has continued since the Ryukyu Kingdom period about 600 years ago, and is Held in during Golden Week on May 3~5 to pray for safe navigation and good fishing. It features a dragon boat with a dragon motif, and it's amazing to see 32 rowers competing with each other! I went to see it again this year. The sound of the bell and the finger whistle were hot again this year ^^

Tunnel Art Festival 2025 planned by Aiko Kiyo Water, a member of the Uenohara City Tourism Association, will be held Held in from July 19 to July 20. Crowdfunding is also taking place.

At the "National Bihoku Hillside Park" of Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City, we will Held in "Making Ume Plum Mogi and Ume Plum Juice" from June 18 (Water) ~ June 20 (Fri), 2025. 【Contents】 This is a program where children learn about the food culture of rural woodlands through the experience of making Ume Plum Mogi and Ume Plum Juice. [Schedule] ◯ Ume plum mogi (in front of the assembly hall: about 20 minutes) ・ Let's all pluck the fruit (Ume plum fruit) that has become a Plum tree! ◯ Making Ume Plum Juice (Yakimono Workshop: about 40 minutes) ・ Let's get rid of the stem! ・Let's sterilize with hot water! ・ Let's cool down with a fan! ・Let's pickle it with sugar! * If you take the pickled "Ume Plum Juice" home, store it in a cool place, and pickle it, you will be able to drink it in about 1~2 months. ・ Tasting the finished Ume plum juice! * Since it takes a period of time from soaking to drinking, the Ume Plum juice to be Tasting this time is It was pickled last year. 【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park Hiba-no-sato Sanshuden-mae and Satoyama-yashiki 【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City 【Contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park TEL 0824-72-7000 Click here for detailed Events Information ▽ https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5105...

The 38th Meisui Hakusangawa Firefly Festival On June 7, 2025, the "Meisui Hakusangawa Firefly Festival" took place at Inazumi Underwater Cave Square. At the festival, visitors enjoyed the powerful drumming of Toyuu Taiko and the stirring dances of Okuhata Kagura. The Hakusangawa Firefly Festival is a warm, community-led event that continues out of locals' desire to celebrate and enliven the area. The day ended with a lively fan dance performed by local residents, drawing a large crowd. After the festival, many attendees stayed to enjoy firefly watching. Access to central Bungoono City About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture □□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ Tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture □□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□

【The 20th Rose Festival】The weather was very nice today and the roses were shining! Roux show by MIHARU was held in today, and it was a cute and fun show that made me ♪ smile There is only one day left for the Rose Festival. Tomorrow is a juggling variety show by Yuta Wasshoi! Please come and visit us ♪

【The 20th Rose Festival】Now Held in! Events Information Summary ★Instagram post campaigns Subject Subjects will be given Premiums ♪ to those who post with "#The 20th Sakaki Town Rose Festival" Application period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun) Application procedure: (1) Follow the Sakaki Town Tourist Association Instagram Account 　　　　　(2) Shooting inside the Rose Festival venue 　　　　　(3) Posted with "#The 20th Sakaki Town Rose Festival" ★ Limited to the venue! Real Stamp Rally Find the real Stamps installed in the Rose Festival venue, and if you can put all the Stamps on the designated mount, apply! 20 people will be selected by lottery to receive ♪ Nezukon goods Held in period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun) Location: Held in Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park ★ Oyster Gourmet and Tourism Digital Stamp Rally After purchasing products at Stalls stores and participating stores in the Sakaki Town, Festival Premiums ♪ Event Plaza bara, scan the QR code installed in the store, collect a total of 3 digital Stamp, and enter. ♪ Held in period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 30 (Mon) Held in location, etc.: Rose Festival Event Plaza Stalls & participating stores in Sakaki Town ★ Rose Haiku Contest Let's ♪ enjoy the Rose Festival and recite a haiku with the theme of "roses" Fill in the haiku on the designated Festival sheet and post it to the "Haiku Post" set up in the Rose Festival venue to apply!　　　Winners will receive a certificate and a commemorative gift ♪ Application period: May 24 (Sat) ~ June 8 (Sun) Details of awards: 1 Grand Prize, 2 Excellence Awards, 2 Children's Awards, 10 winners, 15 people in total ★ Sakaki Inn Hometown History Walking Guided Tour Let's ♪ take a walk around the Bara Festival venue and enjoy the scenery of the Chikuma River and other places while experiencing the history of Sakajo Held in dates: May 25 (Sun), June 1 (Sun), June 8 (Sun) Time: 10 a.m. ~ (Time required: about 1 hour and 30 minutes) Meeting place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park (Rose Festival Event Plaza) Planning: Sakaki Inn Fureai Guide Association Reservations accepted: Sakaki-juku Furusato History Museum ☎0268-82-4193 * Reservations can also be made at Festival general Information Center. OK on the day of the event!

【The 20th Rose Festival】Now Held in! < guest performance Information> ★ "TOM & KOMOTA" Monkey Performance As the only monkey in Nagano Prefecture, the duo "TOM & KOMOTA" is active mainly in the prefecture. 10 minutes of laughter, impression, and cuteness! Held in days, etc.: During the rose Festival period, performances of about 10 minutes at a time will be held multiple times a day * There are if the performance is canceled due to rain or the physical condition of the monkey. Held in Location: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station ★ Roux Show by MIHARU With the motto of "the magic of smiling", MIHARU conducts Roux shows all over the country. The Roux performance made while singing cute Roux art is a must see. Roux will be made to songs, dances, fun music and talksPlease ♪ enjoy the show that can be enjoyed by both men and women of all ages, especially children! Held in: Saturday, June 7 Time: 1st time 10 a.m. ~ / 2nd time 2 p.m. ~ Place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station ★ Juggling variety show by "Wasshoi Yu~ta" Mainly active throughout Japan with a "juggling crown show" that incorporates magic, pantomime, etc. based on high juggling techniques, a ♪ variety of ad-libs cultivated over many years on the streets in Japan and overseas, and a show that values a live feeling, can be enjoyed beyond the barriers of generations and languages! Held in: Sunday, June 8 Time: 1st time 10 a.m. ~ / 2nd time 2 p.m. ~　 Place: Sakaki Chikuma River Roses Park Walking Station

Roadside Station Takano, a popular roadside station in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, will celebrate its 12th anniversary on April 12, 2025, and we have been able to enter our 13th year! ✨✨ To express our gratitude to everyone, we will Held in the "Roadside Station Takano 12th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival". 【Events Name】Roadside Station Takano's 12th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 and Sunday, June 8, 2025 9:00~17:00 【Place】Roadside Station Takano 【Address】〒727-0423 Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Koya-cho, Shimomonda 49 【Contents】 Hibagon and the others are also haunted! 🎪 Sales booth by shipper 🤝 "Roadside Station Collaboration" "Roadside Station Gourmet Booth" 🚔 "A large gathering of working cars!" Boarding experience & shooting! 🪪Let's make a JAF child safety license! 🍎 Unveiling of "2-day only" Sweets and new products! 🏕 Onidani Auto Camp "Wood chopping & bonfire experience" 🩸 Meiji Yasuda Life "Health Check Corner" (6/7 only) ⚠️ Cafe Restaurant Sorara "Eat-in Space" 【Vacation restaurant will be closed for 2 days】 And! With our daily gratitude to all of you... 🤖🤡🤹‍♀️ ◾️ For those who ◾️ purchase 2,500 yen or more at the Direct sales You will receive a "Garapon lottery ticket" to win a wonderful ○〇! * Distribution will end as soon as the Premiums are gone * Fun for more information as we keep you updated! Please come and visit us! Production and staff are looking forward to seeing you 💁 ♀️ 
* Depending on the weather and conditions, The contents are subject to change or cancellation. Thank you for your understanding. 
 Click here for Events Information▽ https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5062...

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Shrine The third piece of the tradition of the first palace of Nagato no Kuni, a good harvest. The history of the rice planting festival is more than 1,800 years old. The third Sunday of May every year.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Shrine The second piece of the tradition of the first palace of Nagato no Kuni, a good harvest. The history of the rice planting festival is more than 1,800 years old. The third Sunday of May every year.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Shrine One piece of the tradition of the first palace in the country of Nagato, a good harvest. The history of the rice planting festival is more than 1,800 years old. The third Sunday of May every year.

56th Takashima Castle Festival Hello everyone! The hot weather continues. 💦 This weekend the forecast is uncertain, but the Takashima Castle Festival will take place on Sunday the 25th. The festival commemorates the 1970 reconstruction of Takashima Castle’s keep. Along with Taiko drumming, a dragon-god dance, and kiyari work chants, the grounds will host a Suwa City recommended souvenir exhibition and sale, among other events. ・Date and time ⇒ Sunday, May 25, 2025, 9:00–15:00 ・Location ⇒ Takashima Park ・Attractions ⇒ Stage performances and various vendors ・Parking ⇒ Suwa Lake Event Plaza (for visitors) For details, please check the URL below! https://suwacci.or.jp/suwayoiteko/lp/takashimajousai/...

Notice of the 35th Magatama Festival This weekend, at Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, where fresh green leaves shine, a festival blends ancient romance with modern liveliness. Feel the breath of antiquity and enjoy a special time with family and friends. 📅 Date and Time Saturday, May 24th, 1:00 PM–6:30 PM Sunday, May 25th, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM 📍 Location Sannomiya Hibita Shrine (1472 Sannomiya, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture) 🎭 Stage Offerings A variety of performances will appear on a special stage, including iaido and kendo, taisho-koto, classical Japanese dance, shigin (recited poetry), taiko drumming, kids' dance, popular music stages, folk songs, yosakoi, and jazz. 🕯️ Special Program On Saturday the 24th from 5:10 PM to 6:30 PM, an evening of court music and bugaku (gagaku dance) will grace the shrine grounds with elegant sounds and dance. 🏺 Hands-on Activities and Exhibits Magatama-making experience (materials fee required) Special exhibition of archaeological materials at the Sannomiya Local Museum (including designated cultural properties) A lively enjoyment area featuring local farm produce sales, food trucks, and festival stalls! Please note that the program may change in case of rain. Thank you for your understanding. For details and access, please see the official website. 👉 https://hibita.jp//

The Sacred Tree Festival: Once every 20 years, the sacred tree destined for dedication at Ise Jingu is felled in the Omomasahajime Ceremony, followed by the celebratory Sacred Tree Festival. This grand festival, held once every 20 years, will take place in June 2025. The Omomasahajime Ceremony on June 3 is part of Ise Jingu’s rituals and is not open to the public, but the Sacred Tree Festival from June 4 to 6 is open to everyone. You can also enjoy dedication rituals and traditional performing arts. You may join the rare and important tree-transport procession, the Okihiki, which carries the sacred tree to Ise Jingu. Registration closes once capacity is reached. For inquiries, contact Agematsu Tourism Association at 0264-52-1133 or check the website. Exclusive original goods available for a limited time are on sale now. See the Kiso Tourism Federation website “Kiso Valley Trip” for purchase details. Due to this event, Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest will be closed all day on June 3 and closed the morning of June 4. Please note that entry to the park will be prohibited. The sacred tree will also stop in Nagiso Town and other locations on June 6. If you live nearby, please come see it. For full details, check the official Kiso Dedication Association website.