Ooka Echizen Festival

Ooka Echizen Festival

Event Overview

Echizen procession and big parade, industrial fair, concert in front of station, Ooka Echizen memorial service, etc. will be held at 10 to 17 o'clock. * The contents may be changed or canceled depending on the situation.

Info

JR Chigasaki Station → 8-minute walk
30 minutes from Tomei Expressway Atsugi IC

Event Period

Price

Free

Event Category

Procession and Parade

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