Winter Festival

Winter Festival

Event Overview

From the evening, the Kamikoshi Watari is held, and it is considered to be a festival with the benefit of fire protection (fire protection), and there are many attendees. On the day, there is an event to burn old gods such as praying for disaster-free disaster and safety in the house, and it is said that if you hit this smoke, you will be able to spend your time without getting rid of the case. The Spring Festival will be held on January 15.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Futarayama Shrine
  • Address:   
  • 1-1-1 Masaba Street, Utsunomiya, Tochigi
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Utsunomiya Station → bus 5 minutes, bus stop: Baba-cho, short walk
  • Car Access:   
8km30 minutes from Tokita Road Kanuma IC via National Route 119
  • Phone Number:   
  • 028-622-5271 (Futarayama Shrine)
  • Parking Number:   
336 units/paid

Event Period

  • December 15, 2025 (Monday)

Price

Free viewing

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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