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"Nagano Gion Festival" introduces the latest information on new initiatives✨

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"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)


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Jun. 3, 2026
Introducing the grand festival known as the "Nagano Gion Festival," one of Japan's three major Gion festivals!✨ "Nagano Gion Festival Parade" 【Event Schedule】 June 6 (Saturday) Evening Festival (Pre-festival) June 7 (Sunday) Parade (Main Festival) 【What is the Nagano Gion Festival?】 This festival is also referred to as the Gion Festival of Zenkoji Temple and was once considered one of Japan's three major Gion festivals alongside Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine and Hiroshima's Itsukushima Shrine. "Evening Festival (Pre-festival)" on June 6 (Saturday) This year's Evening Festival will be held at Gondō Hiroba! There will also be a beer garden and kitchen cars. 【Venue】Gondō Hiroba (around the front of Gondō Watanabe Super Center) 【Time】5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Beer garden opens at 11:00 AM) "Parade (Main Festival)" on June 7 (Sunday) You must see the splendor of the floats and their intricate craftsmanship up close. The vibrant lion dance and the graceful Japanese dance create a beautiful collaboration that you won't want to miss! 【Venue】Zenkoji Temple, Zenkoji Omotesando, Central Square, etc. 【Time】Starts at 9:00 AM with "Tsunakiri" (Rope Cutting) and "Osaki Nori (Pre-parade) - Float Parade" in front of Central Square "Nagano Gion Festival Binzuru Market" on June 7 (Sunday) The "Nagano Gion Festival Binzuru Market" will be held at Central Square on this day to enhance the festivities of the Nagano Gion Festival. About 30 carefully selected handmade craft shops will be lined up. 【Venue】Central Square 【Time】10:00 AM to 4:00 PM #Nagano Gion Festival #Binzuru Market #Event #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism