Spring Festival (Daidai Festival)

Spring Festival (Daidai Festival)

Event Overview

After the festival at Furui Yamaguchi Shrine [Uenebi and Tuna Chijinja], the tea ceremony is dedicated. There are 10 o'clock-festival, 15 o'clock-mochi-maki (mochi-maki). After the festival, a tea ceremony is also planned for the general public.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Furrow Fire Yamaguchi Shrine
  • Address:   
  • 157-1 Otani-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara
  • Public Transportation:   
Kintetsu Kashihara Shrine West Exit Station → 15-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
1.5km from Kashiba IC in Nishi-Meihan-do via National Route 24
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0744-22-4960 (Furui Yamaguchi Shrine)
  • Parking Number:   
20 units/free

Event Period

  • Thursday, April 16, 2026

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

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