Folk performing arts designated as important intangible folk cultural properties Seiryoji Temple is a historic old temple with treasure of many important cultural properties, including the Buddha statue of National Treasure. It is located about 1 kilometer north from Arashiyama Togetsu Bridge in Kyoto's leading sightseeing area. It can be used as a starting point for exploring … [Read more...] about Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (Noh Farce), Kyoto
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Kokura Gion Daiko (Japanese Drum Festival), Fukuoka
Must-see brilliant drumstick-work! "Kokura Gion Daiko" (Japanese Drum Festival) is an annual festival in summer held in July every year in Kitakyushu City Kokura Kita Ward. It is the tradition "Kokura Gion Daiko" traditionally transmitted from the Edo period to color the festival. On the festival day, the decorated drums walk through the city center from the castle town of … [Read more...] about Kokura Gion Daiko (Japanese Drum Festival), Fukuoka
Onbashira Matsuri (Onbashira Festival), Nagano
One of Japan's three biggest odd festivals "Suwa Taisha Shrine" with the precincts in the Lake Suwa area in the central part of Nagano prefecture is a shrine that is a true shrine that appeared in "Kojiki" (Records of Ancient Matters). Its origin is said to have been around 1500 to 2000 years ago. It is also famous as the total headquarters of “Suwa Shrine” in various parts of … [Read more...] about Onbashira Matsuri (Onbashira Festival), Nagano
Gion Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
Eelegance and energeticness The Gion Festival is held every year for one month from July 1 to 31. "Kon kon chikitin konchikichin, konchikichin". With the sound of "Gion Bayashi" (Gion Festival Music), Kyoto in July is full of Gion Festival. Gion Festival is a festival with a very long history that has been held for more than a thousand years. From July 1st (Kippuiri) to 31st … [Read more...] about Gion Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
Zao Juhyo Festival (Snow Monsters), Yamagata
A magnificent natural artwork "Zao Juhyo Festival" will be held at Zao Onsen Ski Resort at the best time to see Juhyo. Juhyo, a special feature of winter in Zao, are formed through moisture in the air when the Aomori Fir trees freeze and snow accumulates on them. Juhyo, created by the unusual weather conditions of the Zao Mountain Range, is also known as a "snow monster" and … [Read more...] about Zao Juhyo Festival (Snow Monsters), Yamagata
Fukushima Waraji Matsuri (Straw-sandals Festival), Fukushima
One of the "Tohoku Rokkon Sai" (Tohoku Six Soul Festivals) In Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, the “Fukushima Waraji Matsuri” (Straw-sandals Festival) is usually held for two days on the weekend in early August. The dedication of the large "straw-sandals" made for Deva Kings is the origin of this festival. The highlight of this festival is the size of the straw sandals. … [Read more...] about Fukushima Waraji Matsuri (Straw-sandals Festival), Fukushima
Seihakusai Festival, Ishikawa
An important festival for local people, firmly rooted in Nanao City "Seihakusai Festival" is a festival of "Ojinushijinja" (also known as Sannojinja) in Fuchu-machi, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Originally, this festival was held in April in the lunar calendar, but now it is held every year on May 3, 4, and 5. It is a popular event that attracts about 150,000 tourists … [Read more...] about Seihakusai Festival, Ishikawa
Sanno Festival (Sanno Matsuri), Tokyo
The contrast between the various spots and the archaic line is worth a look. Sanno Festival (Sanno Matsuri) is counted as one of the three major festivals in Japan, along with the Kanda Festival and Fukagawa Festival, and one of the three major festivals in Japan. The official name is "Hieda Shrine Festival", a grand and historic festival. At the Sanno Festival, in … [Read more...] about Sanno Festival (Sanno Matsuri), Tokyo
Dazaifu Lantern Festival (Koto no Hikari), Fukuoka
Various places in Dazaifu city being wrapped with the light Speaking of Dazaifu City in Fukuoka Prefecture, along with "Kitano Tenmangu Shrine" in Kyoto, it is the home of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, which is the "So-ja shrine" (shrine enshrining several gods) of "Tenmangu" in Japan. The Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is visited by 8.5 million people annually, and many events are held … [Read more...] about Dazaifu Lantern Festival (Koto no Hikari), Fukuoka
YOSAKOI Soran Festival, Hokkaido
Mixed "Yosakoi Festival" and Hokkaido folk song "Soran Bushi" "YOSAKOI Soran Festival" is a feature of Sapporo in early summer. The dancers wearing "Naruko" (musical instrument), dressed in unique costumes, are enchanted by the dynamic performance. It is a big event that attracts about 2 million people every year. The festival is held in more than a dozen venues in the city, … [Read more...] about YOSAKOI Soran Festival, Hokkaido