Photographed on June 6, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on June 6, 2014. This is the flower water ritual at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on June 6, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on June 4, 26. These are the kakigori (shaved ice) fortune and watermelon fortune at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.🍧🍉

Taken on June 6, 26. These are the hydrangeas at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. They look like 🩷.

Taken on June 6, 2014. I visited Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine. This is the wind chime at the fortune slip distribution office. 🎐

"Nagano Gion Festival" introduces the latest information on new initiatives✨ 〈If you want to revisit this later, don't forget to tap the "save mark"!〉 "Nagano Gion Festival Yatai Parade" 【Event Schedule】 June 6 (Saturday) Evening Festival (Pre-Event) June 7 (Sunday) Yatai Parade (Main Festival) 【What is the Nagano Gion Festival】 Also known as the Gion Festival of Zenkoji, this festival was once regarded as one of Japan's three great Gion festivals along with Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine and Hiroshima's Itsukushima Shrine. "Real-Time Map of the Yatai Parade" This is the first time for this exciting initiative. On June 7 (Sunday), the real-time map will display the current locations of each town's yatai during the Yatai Parade (Main Festival), allowing you to visit the yatai near you. Using the map will help you enjoy the Nagano Gion Festival efficiently. *There is a link to the highlight "Real-Time Map of the Yatai Parade." "Nagano 100-Year Food Booth" A booth selling "Nagano City's flour products" certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs will be set up. How about pairing it with the limited 360 bottles of rosé wine "Nagaroze" and craft beer from Nagano City? 【Event Schedule】June 7 (Sunday) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 【Location】Central Square "Sake Stamp Rally Tour" Visit the sake houses of the towns affiliated with Yasaka Shrine and enjoy Nagano's local sake while collecting four stamps of the house names on your sheet to receive an original hand towel. 【Event Schedule】June 7 (Sunday) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Hand towel distribution from 10 AM to 4 PM) *The implementation time varies by house. Please check the official website for details. 【Participation Fee】2,000 yen for one shaku (available for purchase at Central Square headquarters and other locations) (Includes one cup of sake at each house) 【Implementation Venues】1) Motoyoshicho & Higashinomoncho (jointly), 2) Nishinomoncho, 3) Higashigocho, 4) Gondocho, 5) Higashitsurugamachi, 6) Shindencho, 7) Kamichitosemachi, 8) Kitaishidocho, 9) Minamiishidocho, 10) Minamichitosemachi & Suehirocho (jointly) #Nagano Gion Festival #Gion Festival #Event #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

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.