Shiraishi Citizen Spring Festival

Shiraishi Citizen Spring Festival

Event Overview

In the main large parade, the children's procession, the armour procession, the taiko trundle, and others milled around the city center, led by the Shinmei Shrine's Shinkoshi Watami. In addition, the festival is full of attractions such as the traditional floor riding by the Shiraishi Fire Brigade and the performance of the fire-rope gun by the Katakura Gun Brigade. Image courtesy: Shiraishi City Civil Economy Department, Commerce, Industry and Tourism

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Shiraishi City Center City Area
  • Address:   
  • Nagamachi, Nakamachi, Honmachi, Miyagi, Shiroishi, Miyagi
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Shiraishi Station → A short walk
  • Car Access:   
5km 10 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Shiraishi IC via National Route 4
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0224-22-1321 (Shiraishi Citizen Spring Festival Executive Committee (within Shiraishi City Commerce and Tourism Division))
  • Parking Number:   
250 units/free

Event Period

  • May 3, 2026 (Sunday, Holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

The procession and parade, such as the Mikkoshi and the float


A large procession in 2023
Shiraishi City Civil Economy Department, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division

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