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The Grand Festival of the Half-Monk Spring

The Grand Festival of the Half-Monk Spring

Event Overview

In the past, there is a way for brides to visit in a sunny appearance on the day of the wedding, and it is also called the "beauty festival".

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Kōraku-ji Temple
  • Address:   
  • 2061 Tashiro, Aikawa-cho, Aiko-gun, Kanagawa
  • PublicTransportation:   
Odakyu Hon-Atsugi Station → Bus 35 minutes, bus stop: Hanbara line, half-monk front, 1 minute walk
  • Phone Number:   
  • 046-285-2111 (Aikawa Town, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division)

Event Period

  • Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Price

Free

Event Category

Enodal, annual event

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