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The Gion Festival, Yoshiwara Gion Festival, is commonly known as the Otenonosan, and is a traditional festival that has been held for over 360 years. In the Yoshihara shopping district, the driving of the floats is carried out. The gorgeous floats full of individuality and the tone of the kōko blow away the plastness of the rainy season.

In Kiso Hirasawa, the "Large Luseware City" is held over two days. The town is lined with 80-odd lacquerware shops, which are filled with lots of people, selling specialty items at great value prices by craftsmen. In addition, the exhibition and sale of masterpieces and diggers by traditional craftsmen and the Kiso lacquerware producers' union will also be carried out. Narai-juku will hold a "chōjō-do" on the 9th (Sun), which recreates the road line, carrying the Tokugawa Shōgun family's tea from Kyoto Uji via the Nakasendo and Koshu Kaido.

While the Shinkoshi's carrying sticks are often carried together by four or six of them in the well-girder type, the Sosao Shrine is carried by only two, and is characterized by the brave "Futen no Shinkoshi swing" which defeats the Shinkoshi to the left and right so that the roof phoenix is on the ground. In the year of Reiwa 6 (2024), there is no shrine at the head office, but a similar way of carrying the shrine appears in Ujiko-cho, and there is also a street stall in the precincts that fills the Tenno Taikukai's performance of the dedicated taiko and the approach to the shrine. Image courtesy: Sono Shrine

Tecumari has been inherited from grandmother to mother and daughter. In order for the grandkids to grow up, the old-fashioned traditional patterns and creations made by the grandmothers of Tochio, one by one, will be exhibited and sold in one hall. It is held at the same time as the Tochio Cultural Association of Nagaoka Arts Festival.

7th (Fri) Qing Exorcism ceremony (17 o'clock), 8th (Sat) High festival ceremony (10 o'clock ~), each town, Kamikotami, 9th (Sun) Senki Kamikotami (6:30 ~ 21)) is performed.

In order to get to know the plum of Ogose, which boasts the prefecture's first largest harvest, the sale of fresh plums, processed plum products, local fresh vegetables and wild plants will be held on the day, as well as mock shops.

An event that competes to use the "Higune Cherry", known by the "Satoshiki", to blow the cherry seeds as far away as possible. There is a general section, a ladies' section and a children's section, and the participation award is "Higune Cherry". If you exceed the prescribed distance of each division or enter the top three places, you will receive a further prize. The authorized high for flying distance so far is 20m5cm. Spreying competition is the first 1000 people on the day, and anyone can participate for free. The venue also hosts the distribution of sweets for the 30th anniversary of the "Higashine" and the planning of a stamp rally game, which is very busy.

In the "Kobudo Votive Enbu Tournament", each school, including the Kashima New School, performs a votive performance in front of the main shrine every year. The "Ogasawara-ryu Hundred Hand Ceremony" is a ritual in which arrows are released one after another, as if the rain falls. Image courtesy Kashima Shrine

A "flower and green festival" is held as a place to interact with beautiful flowers. There will also be exhibitions such as Satsuki, Bonsai, Roses, and a sample garden, as well as various classes held by participating organizations, a greening consultation center, and a field. In addition, there are plenty of events such as free distribution of flower seedlings, lottery and stamp rallies. Plants, flowers, and pots are also sold on the spot, so you can enjoy interacting with flowers and greens all day. * The contents may be changed or canceled.

Mount Karakhat, which can be said to be a symbol of Noheji-cho. Aim at the summit of the mountain at an altitude of 719.6m while hoping for remaining snow in the fresh green. The view from the top is a different world. At the Karohat Shrine, which is located on the summit, a prayer for safety for climbers of the year will be held this year. Because the slope is gradual, the family can enjoy it. After receiving at the tourist association, head to the venue. The use of public transport is recommended. The contents of the holding may be changed.