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Summer Yue Festival

Summer Yue Festival

Event Overview

The festival of the Washinomiya Shrine, which is called the oldest major shrine in Kantō. It is used to drive away the woes by passing through the ring of Chino, and is known by the names of "eagle no nakoshi" and "rooster no kuguri". In addition, "Saibara Kagura" is also dedicated. It is said to be the source of Kanto Kagura, and its official name is "Doshi-Nashii-nen-en-jen-magura Kagura".

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Washiya Shrine
  • Address:   
  • 1-6-1 Wakumiya, Kuki, Saitama
  • PublicTransportation:   
Tobu Washiya Station → 7-minute walk
  • CarAccess:   
15 minutes from Kasu IC, Tōhoku-do; or 15 minutes from Kuki IC, Tōhoku-do
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0480-58-0434 (Washi Shrine)
  • Parking Number:   
60 units/free

Event Period

  • Wed 31 July 2024

Price

Free

Event Category

Gaku/annual events, traditional performing arts/dance

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