Hozuki City

Hozuki City

Event Overview

"Hoozuki-shi", which is held annually in the precincts of Ryūsen-ji Temple, on the last day of Kotoku (July 10), which means that you have visited the shrine for 46,000 days. There are only five places in Hoozuki, including here, which are held at temples and shrines in the Kanto region. The appearance of a row of potted green-colored zukes with red fruits is a summer wind poem. In addition, the Yongsenji temple has also gained widespread faith as a safe-living child.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Ryūsenji Temple (Ryūgasaki Kannon)
  • Address:   
  • 2877-1 Shitamachi, Ryongasaki, Ibaraki Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
Kanto Railway Ryugasaki Station → 20-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
20km 20 minutes from Ushiku Ami IC on the Ken-O Road via Prefectural Road No. 48
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0297-62-2373 (Ryūsenji Temple (Ryūgasaki Kanyon))
  • Parking Number:   
50 units/free

Event Period

  • July 10, 2026 (Friday)
* From 9 to about 14 o'clock; end when no more

Price

Free

Event Category

City, fair

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