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Calendar Events
to be enjoyed in May 2014
TOKYO　東京
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Note
Apr. 5 ～ May 6
Bunkyo Tsutsuji Matsuri, Azalea Festival at Nezu Shrine, Bunkyo-ku. One can enjoy a view of
azalea blossoms in the precincts of the Shrine. Performing arts held in the precincts are as
follows: Gongen-Taiko (Japanese drumming performance) from 12 noon on May 3rd, 4th and 5th;
Urayasu-no-mai (Shinto dance with music) from 1 pm on May 3rd. When it rains, the performing
arts will be canceled. Admission to the Azalea Garden is \200.
The festival period varies depending on azalea blossoming.
URL
Access
http://www.nedujinja.or.jp/tutuji/t.html
The Chiyoda Subway Line to Nezu Sta. (C 14)
所在地
文京区　根津神社
文京つつじまつり
最寄駅
千代田線根津駅
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Apr. 19 ～ May 6
Fuji Matsuri, Wisteria Festival of Kameido Tenjin (or Tenmangu) Shrine, Koto-ku. There are over
100 wisteria roots in the Shrine's precincts, and they are usually in full bloom in this season.
Various entertainments are scheduled during the period.
Note
The festival period varies depending on wisteria blossoming.
URL
http://www.kameidotenjin.or.jp/fujimatsuri/index.html
Access
The JR Sobu Line to Kameido Sta. (North Exit), and then walk 15 min.
所在地
江東区　亀戸天神社(天満宮）
藤まつり
最寄駅
JR総武線亀戸駅（北口)より徒歩15分
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Apr. 29 ～ May 3
Annual Spring Festival of Meiji Shrine, Shibuya-ku. Major events held in the precincts are as
follows: Bugaku (ancient court dance with music) from 11 am on Apr. 29th; Noh (classical masked
drama) and Kyogen (Noh farce) from 11:45 am, and Japanese traditional music from 3:45 pm on
May 2nd; and Kyudo Taikai (Japanese archery meet) held at Daini-Kyudo-jo from 9 am to around
4 pm on the 3rd.
◇
URL
Access
http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/news/140401.html
所在地
渋谷区　明治神宮
(1) The JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Sta.
(2) The Chiyoda or Fukutoshin Subway Line to Meiji-Jingumae Sta. (C 03, F15)
(3) Daini-Kyudo-jo: The Odakyu Line to Sangubashi Sta.
明治神宮春の大祭
最寄駅
(1) JR山手線原宿駅
(2) 地下鉄千代田線又は副都心線明治神宮前駅
(3) 第二弓道場：小田急線参宮橋駅
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May 1 ～ May 5
Annual Festival of Teppozu Inari Shrine, Chuo-ku. On the 3rd, a procession of Horen (palanquins)
and Mikoshi (portable shrines) parades through the neighborhood from 10 am to around 2:30 pm.
On the 5th, traditional Kabuki plays are performed by children on the Kaguraden stage from 1:30
pm.
URL
Access
http://www.teppozujinja.or.jp/nenkan.html#reitaisai
The JR Keiyo Line or the Hibiya Subway Line to Hatchobori Sta. (H 11), and then walk 5 min.
所在地
中央区 湊 鉄砲洲稲荷神社
鉄砲洲稲荷神社例大祭
最寄駅
日比谷線又はJR京葉線八丁堀駅より徒歩5分
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May 3 ～ May 5
Heiwajima Antique Fair at Heiwajima Tokyo Ryutsu Center, Ota-ku, is held from 10 am to 5 pm (to
4 pm on the 5th) daily during the period. (Please enter an hour before the closing time.) More than
280 dealers participate in this fair. Admission is free.
URL
Access
http://www.kottouichi.com/heiwajima/HOME.html
The Tokyo Monorail Line to Ryutsu Center Sta.
所在地
太田区 平和島 東京流通センター
全国古民具骨董祭り
最寄駅
東京モノレール　流通センター駅
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May 3 ～ May 6
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Kurayami Matsuri (Black Night Festival) of Okunitama Shrine in Fuchu on the outskirts of Tokyo.
On the 3rd, Komakurabe (a demonstration of horseback riding) is held on Kyu-Koshu-kaido Street
from 8 pm (lasting for about 20 minutes). On the 4th, twenty-four Dashi (floats) are drawn through
the streets in the city from 6 pm to 9 pm. On the 5th, a parade of eight Mikoshi (portable shrines),
some of which weighing as much as a ton each, leaves the Shrine at 6 pm for Otabisho (portable
shrine resting place) to arrive there at around 9 pm. And then, Yabusame (horseback archery) is
held from around 11 pm.
URL
Access
http://www.ookunitamajinja.or.jp/matsuri/kurayami.html
(1) The Keio Line to Fuchu Sta., and then walk 5 min.
(2) The JR Nambu or Musashino Line to Fuchu-Hommachi Sta., and then walk 5 min.
所在地
府中市 宮町 大国魂神社
最寄駅
くらやみ祭り（大国魂神社例大祭）
(1) 京王線府中駅より徒歩5分
(2) JR南武線又は武蔵野線府中本町駅より徒歩5分
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May 5
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Takara-no-mai, Japanese dance of Sensoji Temple, Asakusa, Taito-ku, in celebration of Children's
Day. Takara-bune (a ship-shaped float laden with treasure) is drawn by children from Denboin
Temple, going through the Kaminarimon gate to Sensoji Temple, twice from 11 am to 11:30 am and
from 1:30 pm to 2 pm.
Access
The Ginza or Toei Asakusa Subway Line to Asakusa Sta. (G 19, A 18), and then walk 5 min.
所在地
台東区 浅草寺
宝の舞
最寄駅
銀座線又は都営浅草線 浅草駅より徒歩5分
2
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May 10 & May 11
Kanda Matsuri Festival of Kanda Myojin Shrine, Chiyoda-ku. The festival is one of the three
grandest festivals in Tokyo, but the festival of this year is rather small in scale. The performances
of Taiko (Japanese drumming) are scheduled in the precincts of the Shrine from 2 pm to 3:30 pm
on the 10th and from 12:20 pm to 2:35 pm on the 11th.
URL
Access
http://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/event/detail.html?id=57&m=00
所在地
千代田区　神田明神 及び周辺
(1) The JR Chuo Line or the Marunouchi Subway Line to Ochanomizu Sta. (M 20), and then walk 5 min.
(2) The JR Yamanote Line, Keihin Tohoku Line or Sobu Line to Akihabara Sta., and then walk 5 min.
(3) The Chiyoda Subway Line to Shin-Ochanomizu Sta. (C 12), and then walk 5 min.
神田祭
最寄駅
(1) JR中央線又は丸ノ内線御茶ノ水駅より徒歩5分
(2) JR山手線、京浜東北線又は総武線秋葉原駅より徒歩5分
(3) 千代田線新御茶ノ水駅より徒歩5分
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May 11 ～ May 25
Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan Hall, Sumida-ku. Dohyo-iri (the ring-entering
ceremonies) by Yokozuna (the grand champions) take place around 3:45 pm daily. Then the main
bouts by Maku-uchi (upper-rank Sumo wrestlers) start. Advance tickets are sold at Ryogoku
Kokugikan Hall, Ticket Pia, convenience stores, and so on. Unreserved-seat tickets (\2,200 per
person) are sold on the day at the Kokugikan Hall from 8 am every day during the tournament
period, on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of the tickets is limited to 350 daily.
◎
URL
Access
http://www.sumo.or.jp/en/index
The JR Sobu Line or the Toei Oedo Subway Line to Ryogoku Sta. (E 12)
所在地
墨田区 両国国技館
大相撲5月場所
最寄駅
JR総武線又は都営地下鉄大江戸線両国駅
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May 16 ～ May 18
Sanja Matsuri Festival of Asakusa Shrine, Taito-ku. The festival is counted as one of the Tokyo's
grandest. On the 16th, Daigyoretsu (a big parade of 1,000 people in traditional attires) goes
through the town to the tune of the festival music, and then proceeds on Nakamise-dori Street to
the Shrine, from 1 pm to 2 pm. Binzasara-mai (Shinto dance) is performed in Shaden Hall from
2:20 pm, and on the Kaguraden stage from 3 pm. On the 17th, around 100 town's Mikoshi (portable
shrines) parade through the town from around 12 noon. On the 18th, three Mikoshi owned by
Asakusa Shrine parade in the Shrine's neighborhood from 8 am to the evening.
◎
URL
Access
http://www.asakusajinja.jp/sanjamatsuri/nittei.html
所在地
台東区　浅草神社
The Ginza or Toei Asakusa Subway Line to Asakusa Sta. (G 19, A 18), and then walk 5 min.
三社祭
最寄駅
銀座線又は都営浅草線 浅草駅より徒歩5分
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May 24 & May 25
Yushima Tenjin Matsuri or Annual Festival of Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Bunkyo-ku. On the 24th, the
highlight of this festival is Shinkosai in which a procession of Horen (floats) and Mikoshi (portable
shrines) drawn by townspeople, parades in the neighborhood of the Shrine from around 10 am to
4:30 pm. On the 25th, Mikoshi (portable shrines) parade through the town from 8 am to 6 pm.
URL
Access
http://www.yushimatenjin.or.jp/pc/matsuri/nittei.htm
The Chiyoda Subway Line to Yushima Sta. (C 13), and then walk 2 min.
所在地
文京区 湯島3 湯島天神
湯島天神祭
最寄駅
千代田線湯島駅より徒歩2分
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May 24 ～ May 26
Annual Festival of Hanazono Shrine, Shinjuku-ku. Shinkosai , or a procession of Mikoshi (two
portable shrines) and floats parades on Yasukuni-dori Street, Shinjuku-dori Street and Meiji-dori
Street from around 9:30 am to 7:30 pm on the 25th.
URL
Access
http://www.hanazono-jinja.or.jp/mt/top/
The Marunouchi, Fukutoshin, or Toei Shinjuku Subway Line to Shinjuku-Sanchome Sta. (M 09, F 13, S 02)
所在地
新宿区 新宿5 花園神社
花園神社例大祭
最寄駅
丸の内線, 副都心線又は都営新宿線新宿三丁目駅
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May 25
Shobo Junshokusha Irei-sai is a memorial service for fire fighters who died on duty, conducted by
members of the Edo Shobo Kinen-kai at Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon Temple), Taito-ku. This
includes a demonstration of acrobatics on the ladder on the temple ground from 12 noon to 12:30
pm. When it rains, the demonstration of acrobatics will be canceled.
Access
The Ginza or Toei Asakusa Subway Line to Asakusa Sta. (G 19, A 18), and then walk 5 min.
所在地
台東区 浅草寺本堂裏
消防殉職者慰霊祭
最寄駅
銀座線又は都営浅草線 浅草駅より徒歩5分
KANTO　関東
Date
Apr. 26　～　May 6
Mashiko-yaki Toki Ichi, Pottery Fair at Mashiko-machi, Tochigi Pref., is held from 9 am to around 5
pm at the several venues in Mashiko, such as Kyohan Center, Tsukamoto Seitosho and Togei Mura.
URL
Access
http://www.mashiko-kankou.org/english/index.html
Note
所在地
(1) The JR Tohoku Shinkansen or JR Tohoku Honsen Line to Oyama Sta., and then change to the JR Mito Line to
Shimodate Sta. From there, the Moka Railway to Mashiko Sta., and then walk 25 min.
(2) The JR Tohoku Shinkansen or JR Tohoku Honsen Line to Utsunomiya Sta. (West Exit). From No. 14 Bus Stop, 1 hr.
by bus for Mashiko and get off at Togei Messe Iriguchi Bus Stop, and then walk 10 min.
Special bus services between the Mashiko-yaki Toki Ichi venue and the Kasama-no-Toensai venue on Apr. 29 and May
3rd - 5th will be operated by Ibaraki Kotsu Bus. (\500)
栃木県 芳賀郡 益子町
益子焼陶器市
最寄駅
(1) 東北新幹線又はＪＲ東北本線小山駅より水戸線で下館駅へ、そこより真岡鉄道で益子駅下車、徒歩25分
(2) 東北新幹線又はＪＲ東北本線宇都宮駅(西口) 14番バス乗り場より益子行きバスで1時間、陶芸メッセ入口下車、徒歩10分
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Apr. 29 ～ May 5
Kasama-no-Toensai or Himatsuri, Pottery Fair at Geijutsu-no-mori Koen Park in Kasama, Ibaraki
Pref., is held from 9 am to 5 pm every day during the fair period.
URL
Access
http://www.himatsuri.net/
Note
1 hr. 10 min. by JR Joban Line's Limited Express "Hitachi" (or about 2 hrs. by local train) from Ueno Sta. to Tomobe
Sta. From there, 15 min. by bus or taxi to the site. (Shuttle buses are available from North Exit of Tomobe Sta. to the
site during the period. \100)
Special bus services between the Mashiko-yaki Toki Ichi venue and the Kasama-no-Toensai venue on Apr. 29 and May
3rd - 5th will be operated by Ibaraki Kotsu Bus. (\500)
所在地
茨城県 笠間市　芸術の森広園
最寄駅
笠間の陶炎祭
上野よりJR常磐線特急"ひたち"で1時間10分 (または各駅列車で約2時間)、友部駅下車、そこより会場までバスまたはタクシーで15分（期間中は友部
駅北口よりシャトルバス運行 \100）
4
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May 3
The Yokohama Parade or International Masquerade Parade in Yokohama, Kanagawa Pref. The
main parade of this festival starts from Yamashita Koen (park) at 11:15 am, passing by Aka Renga
Soko (Red Brick Warehouse), and proceeds on Bashamichi Ave. to Isezakicho 6-chome area,
arriving there around 12:30 pm. When it rains, the Yokohama Parade will be postponed to the
following day.
URL
Access
http://www.yokohama-cci.com/index.html
The JR Negishi Line or the JR Keihin Tohoku Line to Kannai Sta. or to Sakuragicho Sta.
所在地
神奈川県 横浜市　山下公園
横浜パレード
最寄駅
JR根岸線、又は JR京浜東北線の関内駅又は桜木町駅
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May 3
Odawara Hojo Godai Matsuri Festival, Odawara, Kanagawa Pref. The main event of the festival is
Musha Gyoretsu (a warriors' procession) starting from Akagane-mon Gate of Odawara Castle at
1:30 pm, going through the city and returning to the Castle at around 3:10 pm.
URL
Access
http://www.odawara-kankou.com/event/05/
(1) The JR Tokaido Shinkansen Line or the JR Tokaido Line to Odawara Sta.
(2) The Odakyu Line to Odawara Sta.
所在地
神奈川県 小田原市
小田原北條五代まつり
最寄駅
(1) JR東海道新幹線又はJR東海道線小田原駅
(2) 小田急線小田原駅
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◇
May 3 & May 5
Otako-age Matsuri or a giant kite flying, Nishi-hoshubana, Kasukabe, Saitama Pref. Flying two
smaller kites, each weighing 150 kg starts at around 1 pm, and flying two giant kites, each weighing
800 kg starts at around 2 pm, respectively on both days. When it rains on both days, it will be
postponed to the 6th.
URL
Access
http://www.city.kasukabe.lg.jp/shoukou/kyouiku/leisure/kankou/oodakomatsuri/h26oodakoagekaisai.html
(1)The Tobu Isezaki Line to Kasukabe Sta. (East Exit), and then 25 min. by bus to Otakokaikan-Iriguchi Bus Stop.
(2)The Tobu Noda Line to Minamisakurai Sta. (North Exit), and then 10 min. by shuttle bus to the site (\100).
所在地
埼玉県 春日部市　西宝珠花（江戸川河川敷）
最寄駅
大凧揚げ祭り
(1)東武伊勢崎線春日部駅（東口）よりバスで25分、大凧会館入口下車
(2)東武野田線南桜井駅（北口）より会場までシャトルバスで10分(\100)
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◇
May 4 & May 5
Zama-no-Otako Matsuri or a giant kite flying on the riverbank near Zakaebashi Bridge over the
Sagami River, Zama, Kanagawa Pref., is held from 10 am to 4 pm on both days. When it rains, kite
flying will be canceled.
Access
The Odakyu Railway to Sobudai-mae Sta. (North Exit). From there, shuttle buses to the site are available during the
period. (\100, every 20 min., 9 am - 4 pm)
所在地
神奈川県 座間市　座架依橋（相模川）
座間の大凧まつり
最寄駅
小田急線相武台前駅(北口)より、期間中は会場へのシャトルバス運行 (\100, 20分間隔, 9 am - 4 pm)
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◇
May 4 & May 5
Sagami-no-Otako Matsuri or a giant kite flying festival in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Pref. The festival
is held from around 10 am to around 4 pm at the four venues, mainly at Shindo Sports Hiroba
(field). About 100 men wearing Happi coats fly a giant kite of 14.5 square meters, weighing 950 kg,
at each venue. When it rains, the festival will be canceled.
URL
Access
http://www.e-sagamihara.com/event/may/0237/
Shindo Sports Hiroba: The JR Sagami Line to Sobudai-shita Sta., and then walk 15 min. or take a free shuttle bus to
the site.
所在地
神奈川県 相模原市　新戸スポーツ広場　勝坂　下磯辺　上磯辺
相模の大凧まつり
最寄駅
新戸スポーツ広場: JR相模線相武台下駅より徒歩15分、又は無料シャトルバス利用
5
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◇
May 5
Sagami-no-Konomachi Festival of Rokusho Shrine and five other Shrines, Oisomachi and its
vicinity, Naka-gun, Kanagawa Pref. Six Mikoshi (portable shrines) from six shrines gather at around
10:30 am on the top of Mt. Kami-soriyama, where the "Zamondo " ritual is conducted around 12
noon, and then all the Mikoshi parade through the town until 5 pm. Sagi-no-mai (Heron Dance),
Shishi-mai (Lion Dance) and Ryu-mai (Dragon Dance) are performed at Banba Koen (park) from
1:30 pm and from 3:30 pm.
URL
Access
http://www.rokusho.jp/saiji/saiji.html
Rokusho Shrine: The JR Tokaido Line to Ninomiya Sta. From there, 10 min. by bus for Hiratsuka to Makinoki Bus Stop
or Kokufu-Shinshuku Bus Stop, and then walk 10 min., or 5 min. by taxi from Ninomiya Sta.
所在地
神奈川県 中郡 大磯町 六所神社　神揃山　馬場公園
相模の国府祭
六所神社: JR東海道線二宮駅より平塚行バスで10分の槙の木、または国府新宿（こくふしんしゅく）で下車、徒歩10分、又は二宮駅よりタクシーで5分
最寄駅
Ｄａｔｅ
◇◎
May 17 & May 18
Grand Spring Festival of Toshogu Shrine, Nikko, Tochigi Pref. On the 17th, Yabusame (horseback
archery) is held in the precincts of Toshogu Shrine from around 1 pm (lasting for about an hour).
On the 18th, a gala procession of over 1,200 armor-clad people followed by three Mikoshi (portable
shrines) starts at 11 am from Futarasan Shrine to Otabisho (portable shrine resting place) near
Shinkyo Bridge, where Bugaku (court dance with music) is performed from 12 noon. Thereafter,
the procession leaves Otabisho at 1 pm and returns to Toshogu Shrine at around 1:40 pm. When it
rains heavily, the procession may be canceled.
URL
Access
http://www.nikko-jp.org/gyouji/taisai.shtml
The Tobu Railways' Nikko Line to Tobu-Nikko Sta. or the JR Nikko Line to Nikko Sta. From there, 5 min. by bus and
get off at Shinkyo Bus Stop, and then walk 10 min.
所在地
栃木県 日光市 日光東照宮
東照宮春季大祭
最寄駅
東武日光駅又はJR日光駅よりバス(5分)で神橋下車、徒歩10分
Ｄａｔｅ
May 24 ～ Jun. 29
Suigo Itako Ayame Matsuri or Iris Flower Festival at Maekawa Ayame-en or Iris Garden, Itako,
Ibaraki Pref. A million iris flowers of 500 species are in bloom in the garden during the festival
period. Admission is free. Events of Yomeiri-fune (a boat escorting a bride), festival music and
local Japanese dance are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays during the period.
◇
URL
Access
http://www.city.itako.lg.jp/index.php?code=1325
The JR Kashima Line to Itako Sta., and then walk 3 min.
所在地
茨城県潮来市　前川あやめ園
水郷潮来あやめ祭
最寄駅
JR鹿島線潮来駅より徒歩3 分
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Point to this Japanese when you need help from a Japanese passerby.
6. Please refer to URL (basically in Japanese) for each event.
Note: The Internet Website of Japan National Tourism Organization is available at <http://www.jnto.go.jp>.
Calendar Events
to be enjoyed in May 2014
HOKKAIDO & TOHOKU 北海道・東北
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◇
Apr. 23 ～ May 6
Hirosaki Sakura Matsuri, Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Hirosaki Koen (park) in Hirosaki,
Aomori Pref. There are about 2,600 cherry trees on the ground of Hirosaki Castle and along the
castle's moat in the park. Cherry blossoms are lit up from 6:30 pm to 10 pm daily during the
festival period.
Note
The festival period might be subject to change depending on cherry blossoming.
URL
http://www.hirosakipark.jp/78.html
Access
The JR Ou Honsen Line to Hirosaki Sta., and then walk 20-30 min.
所在地
青森県 弘前市 弘前公園
弘前さくらまつり
JR奥羽本線弘前駅下車、徒歩20-30分
最寄駅
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Note
URL
Apr. 29 ～ May 3
Yonezawa Uesugi Matsuri Festival in commemoration of the famous warlord "Uesugi Kenshin ",
Yonezawa, Yamagata Pref. On May 3rd, the highlight of the festival, a procession of Mikoshi
(portable shrine) of Uesugi Shrine and floats from 9:30 am, and Uesugi Gundan Gyoretsu (about
1,000 Samurai warriors) from 10:20 am, each starting from respective places meets at the square
in front of the station, and then goes together through the city's main street to the Matsukawa
Riverside around 11:30 am. And there, Kawanaka-jima Gassen (sham battle) is held from 2 pm to
around 3:30 pm.
Uesugi Kenshin (1530-1578): One of the warlords in the 16th century.
http://uesugi.yonezawa.info/?p=log&l=310255
Access
The JR Yamagata Shinkansen Line or the JR Ou Honsen Line to Yonezawa Sta. and then walk 10 min.
所在地
山形県 米沢市 松川河畔
米沢上杉まつり
JR山形新幹線又はJR奥羽本線米沢駅より徒歩10分
最寄駅
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May 1 ～ May 5
URL
http://hiraizumi.or.jp/en/event/haru_fujiwara/index.html
Access
(1) The JR Tohoku Honsen Line to Hiraizumi Sta., and then walk 15-20 min. to Chusonji Temple.
(2) The JR Tohoku Honsen Line to Hiraizumi Sta., and then walk 5 min. to Motsuji Temple.
所在地
岩手県 西磐井郡 平泉町　中尊寺　毛越寺 白山神社
名称
最寄駅
藤原まつり
Fujiwara Matsuri Festival, Hiraizumi, Nishi-Iwai-gun, Iwate Pref. On the 3rd, a procession of
people playing the roles of historical figures and warriors starts from Chusonji Temple at 10 am,
stopping at Motsuji Temple at around 12: 30 pm, and then starts at 1:30 pm heading for Konjikido
to arrive there at 3 pm. On the 4th, Noh (classical masked drama) is performed at Hakusan
Shrine in the precincts of Chusonji Temple from 12 noon. On the 5th, En'nen-no-mai (Shinto
dance with music), designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets, is
performed at Motsuji Temple from 11 am to around 12 noon to pray for longevity and a good
harvest of this year.
(1) 中尊寺へは、JR東北本線平泉駅より徒歩15～20分
(2) 毛越寺へは、JR東北本線平泉駅より徒歩5分
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May 17 ＆ May 18
Sendai Aoba Matsuri Festival, Sendai, Miyagi Pref. On the 17th, Suzume Odori (local Japanese
dance) is demonstrated on the city's main streets, in Simin Hiroba (civic open space), Kotodai Koen
Park and other sites in the city from 10 am to 9 pm. On the 18th, Mikoshi (portable shrine) leaves
Aoba Shrine after the ritual staring at 9 am for joining the Jidai-emaki Junko procession. And
then, a procession of Mikoshi, children in fancy attire, warriors followed by 11 Yamahoko (floats)
and townspeople dancing Suzume Odori , parades on Ichibancho-dori, Higashi-Nibancho-dori and
Jozenji-dori Streets from 12 noon to around 4 pm.
URL
http://www.aoba-matsuri.com/index.html
Access
The JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line to Sendai Sta., and then walk 10 min.
所在地
宮城県 仙台市　東二番町通り　定禅寺通り
名称
最寄駅
仙台青葉祭り
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May 19 ～ May 21
Sakata Matsuri Festival in Sakata, Yamagata Pref., with over a 400-year history. On the 20th, the
rituals take place near Sakata City Hall at 12 noon, and a parade of Mikoshi (portable shrines) and
gorgeous 50 floats which include the 8 floats of four pairs of big Shishi-gashira (shaped like a huge
lions' head), marches along the city's main streets from 1 pm to around 3:30 pm. Many more
events are scheduled during the period.
URL
http://yamagatakanko.com/eventdetail/?data_id=3044
JR東北新幹線仙台駅より徒歩10分
Access
The JR Uetsu Honsen Line to Sakata Sta., and then walk 10-15 min to City Hall.
所在地
山形県 酒田市 日和山公園
酒田祭り
JR羽越本線酒田駅より酒田市役所へは 徒歩10～15分
最寄駅
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May 24 ＆ May 25
Tohoku Rokkon Matsuri Festival, Yamagata, Yamagata Pref. This special event is held with the
intention of encouraging Tohoku District's people to cheer up, because the Tohoku District
suffered extensive damage from the earthquake and tsunami on the March 11, 2011. Six major
festivals from each of the six prefectures in the Tohoku District will participate in this festival, and
parade along the Rout 112 from the City Hall from 2:30 pm to 4:45 pm on the 24th and from 12:30
pm to 2:45 pm on the 25th. The related events are held in many sites in the city from 10 am to 6
pm on the 24th, and from 10 am to 5 pm on the　25th. The festivals are: Aomori Nebuta Matsuri
of Aomori Pref., Akita Kanto Matsuri of Akita Pref., Morioka Sansa Odori of Iwate Pref., Yamagata
Hanagasa Matsuri of Yamagata Pref., Sendai Tanabata Matsuri of Miyagi Pref. and Fukushima
Waraji Matsuri of Fukushima Pref.
URL
http://www.rokkon.jp/
Access
The JR Yamagata Shinkansen Line or the JR Ou Honsen Line to Yamagata Sta.
所在地
山形市
東北六魂祭
JR山形新幹線又はJR奥羽本線山形駅
最寄駅
CHUBU　中部
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May 1
URL
http://mikurumayama.jp/gaiyou.html
Mikurumayama Matsuri Festival of Sekino Shrine in Takaoka, Toyama Pref., designated as both the
National Important Tangible and Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. A procession of seven floats
featuring gorgeous goldwork and lacquer ware, which are local specialty industry and artifacts,
escorted by people in traditional attire, starts from Sakashita-cho at 11:20 am, stopping by
Katahira-cho Intersection at 12 noon and parades on the city's main streets to Sekino Shrine until
6 pm. If it rains heavily, the procession will be canceled.
Access
The JR Hokuriku Line to Takaoka Sta., and then walk 5-10 min. to the Katahira-cho intersection.
所在地
富山県 高岡市片原町 関野神社
御車山祭
最寄駅
JR北陸本線高岡駅より片原町交差点へ、徒歩5～10分
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May 3 ～ May 5
URL
http://www.nanaoh.net/p100.html
Nanao Seihaku-sai Festival, Nanao, Ishikawa Pref., designated as one of the National Important
Intangible Folk Cultural Assets, features three huge gorgeously bedecked floats, each 12-meter in
length and 20-ton in weight, parading daily during the festival. On the 4th, three floats are
gathered at Otokonushi Shrine for the ritual until around 12:30 pm, and then they are drawn by
townspeople on the main streets of the city to their each town, from around 2 pm to 7 pm. On the
5th, each three float parades to the riverside of the Misogi River to arrive around 2:30 pm,
thereafter many attractions are scheduled until 4 pm, and the floats finally return to their each
shrine around 11 pm.
Access
The JR Nanao Line to Nanao Sta., and then walk 5-10 min.
所在地
石川県 七尾市
青柏祭
JR七尾線七尾駅より徒歩5～10分
最寄駅
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May 3 ～ May 5
Access
(1) The JR Hokuriku Honsen Line to Terai Sta. From there, by municipal bus to Kutani Togei-mura Bus Stop
(2) From Terai Sta., by municipal bus to Terai High School Bus Stop, and then shuttle buses (\100) are available to the
venue during the fair period.
(3) From Terai Sta., by municipal bus to Tatsunokuchi Kenko Fukushi Center Bus Stop, and then shuttle buses (\100)
are available to the venue during the fair period.
Kutani Chawan Matsuri, or Pottery Fair of Kutani-yaki Ware, Nomi, Ishikawa Pref. The fair with
more than 50 stalls participated in is held at the site of Kutani Togei-mura Tokusetsu Kaijo, from
8:30 am to 7:30 pm (to 6 pm on the 5th) during the period.
URL
http://55nomi.info/theme/kutani/chawan_maturi.html
所在地
石川県 能美市 九谷陶芸村　特設会場
九谷茶碗まつり
最寄駅
(1) JR北陸本線寺井駅より市バスで九谷陶芸村下車
(2) JR北陸本線寺井駅から市バスで寺井高校下車、 そこより会場まで期間中、シャトルバス(\100)が運行
(2) JR北陸本線寺井駅より市バスで辰口健康福祉センター下車、 駐車場より会場まで期間中、シャトルバス(\100)が運行
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May 3 ～ May 5
URL
http://tokicci.or.jp/event/2011/03/34.html
Access
The JR Chuo Honsen Line to Toki-shi Sta. From there, free shuttle buses are available to the site during the fair
period (every 15 min.)
所在地
岐阜県 土岐市　織部ヒルズ (土岐美濃焼卸商業団地)
最寄駅
土岐美濃焼まつり
JR中央本線土岐市駅より、期間中まつり会場まで無料シャトルバス運行(15分おき）
Toki Mino-yaki Matsuri, or Ceramic Fair at Oribe Hills (Toki Mino-yaki Oroshi Center), Toki, Gifu
Pref., is held from 9 am to 5 pm daily during the fair period.
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May 3 ～ May 5
URL
http://hamamatsu-daisuki.net/matsuri/battle/
Access
The JR Tokaido Shinkansen Line or the JR Tokaido Honsen Line to Hamamatsu Sta. From in front of Act City DaiHall, direct buses to the site are operated (8:30am-4 pm) during the festival period (\260).
所在地
静岡県 浜松市 中田島凧揚げ会場
最寄駅
浜松まつり
JR東海道新幹線又はJR東海道本線浜松駅下車、アクトシティ大ホール前より会場へ(8:30 am-4 pm)直通バス運行（\260）
Hamamatsu Matsuri, or Kite Battle Festival at Nakatajima Tako-age Kaijo grounds, Hamamatsu,
Shizuoka Pref., is held from 10 am to 3 pm daily during the festival period. Huge kites are flown by
groups of citizens, who compete each other by trying to cut the lines of their rivals' kites by skillful
maneuvering. About 80 floats add color to the event, passing through the city's main streets from
6:30 pm to 9 pm daily during the festival period.
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May 4 ＆ May 5
URL
http://www.tabi-nanto.jp/event/post_11.html
Johana Hikiyama Matsuri Festival at Johana, Nanto, Toyama Pref., is designated as one of the
National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. On the 4th, six gorgeously bedecked Yama
(floats) with lighted lanterns are exhibited along the street from 6 pm to 9 pm. On the 5th, the
highlight of the festival, Hikiyama Junko , a procession of Mikoshi (portable shrine) and the floats is
held through the towns from 9 am to 10:30 pm. While parading, Karakuri Ningyo (mechanically
manipulated dolls) and Iori-uta (the folk song native to the Johana area) are performed twice on
the floats from 2 pm and 8 pm, in front of the Hikiyama Kaikan building.
Access
The JR Hokuriku Honsen Line to Takaoka Sta. From there, take the JR Johana Line to Johana Sta.
所在地
富山県城端　城端神明社
城端曳山祭
最寄駅
JR北陸本線高岡駅よりJR城端線で城端駅下車
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May 16 ～ May 18
Kurofune Matsuri, or Black Ship Festival in Shimoda, Shizuoka Pref.　This is the festival
commemorating the first landing of Commodore Perry from his American "black ship." A fireworks
display is held over Shimoda Port from 8:15 pm to 8:45 pm on the 16th. A parade of brass bands
and people disguised as Perry and his men marches along the city's main streets from 11:30 am to
12:30 pm on the 17th, and from 11 am to 12 noon on the 18th. If it rains, the fireworks display will
be held on the following day.
URL
http://www.shimoda-city.info/english/festival.html
Access
(1) JR Limited Express"Odoriko"from Tokyo Sta. to Shimoda Sta.
(2) The Izu-Kyuko Railways from Ito Sta. to Shimoda Sta.
所在地
静岡県下田市
黒船祭
最寄駅
(1) 東京駅よりJR特急"踊り子"下田駅
(2) 伊東駅より伊豆急下田駅
KINKI　近畿
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May 1 ～ May 4
URL
http://www.geocities.jp/e_kyogen/
Enma-do Kyogen or the comic mime plays at Senbon Enma-do Temple, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, are
performed from 7 pm on the 1st & 2nd, and twice from 1 pm and 6 pm on both the 3rd & 4th. Each
performance lasts for about 2 hours. Admission is free.
Access
30 min. by municipal bus No. 206 from Kyoto Sta., and then get off at Kenryuko-mae Bus Stop.
所在地
京都市上京区　千本えんま堂　引接寺（いんじょうじ）
えんま堂狂言（千本えんま堂大念仏狂言）
最寄駅
京都駅より市バスNo. 206で30分、乾隆校前下車
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May 1 ～ May 5
Fujinomori Matsuri Festival of Fujinomori Shrine, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto. On the 5th, a procession of
four Mikoshi (portable shrines) and Musha-Gyoretsu (warriors' processions) parade through the
towns from 9 am to around 6 pm. The highlight of this festival, Kakeuma-Shinji (acrobatic
horseback riding with a 1,200-year tradition) takes place in the precincts of the Shrine twice at 1
pm & 3 pm. Many other events are scheduled during the festival period.
URL
http://www.fujinomorijinjya.or.jp/fujinomorisai.htm
Access
Walk 5 min. from Fujinomori Sta. on the JR Nara Line, or walk 7 min. from Sumizome Sta. on the Keihan Line.
所在地
京都市 伏見区 深草鳥居崎町　藤森神社
藤森祭
最寄駅
JR奈良線藤森駅より、徒歩5分、又は、京阪電鉄墨染駅より徒歩7分
4
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May 2
Shomu-Tenno-sai Festival at Todaiji Temple, Nara, Nara Pref. A colorful procession of people in
ancient costumes starts from Shin-Kokaido (Prefecture New Public Hall) at 1 pm, heading for
Daibutsuden in Todaiji Temple. And then, Bugaku (court dance with music) from 1:30 pm and Noh
play from 3 pm are performed on the makeshift stage on the Kagami-ike pond. If it rains, the
procession will be canceled, and Bugaku & Noh plays will be performed in the Kinsho hall at Todaji
Culture Center.
URL
http://www.todaiji.or.jp/contents/function/04syoumuki.html
Access
The JR Nara Line to Nara Sta. or the Kintetsu Line to Kintetsu-Nara Sta. From there, take a bus to Daibutsuden
Kasuga Taisha-mae Bus Stop.
所在地
最寄駅
奈良市　東大寺
聖武天皇祭
JR奈良駅又は近鉄奈良駅より、循環バスで「大仏殿春日大社前」下車
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May 3
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URL
Yabusame-Shinji, or horseback archery at Shimogamo Shrine, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto.　This event is
associated with Aoi Matsur i Festival held on the 15th. The ritual is conducted from 1 pm, and then
Yabusame , horseback archery, takes place in the precincts from around 2 pm to 3:30 pm.
http://kanko.city.kyoto.lg.jp/detail.php?InforKindCode=2&ManageCode=1000140
Access
Take a municipal bus No. 4 or No. 205 from Kyoto Sta., and then get off at Shimogamo Jinja-mae Bus Stop.
所在地
京都市 左京区　下鴨神社
やぶさめ神事
最寄駅
京都駅より市バスNo. 4又はNo. 205で下鴨神社前下車
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May 3
URL
http://www.city.kashihara.nara.jp/kankou/own_kankou/saijiki/5_kume_nerikuyou.html
Kumedera Neri-Kuyo Eshiki, or Requiem Parade at Kumedera Temple, Kashihara, Nara Pref. The
ritual is conducted from 1 pm, and then a procession of 25 people wearing face masks of Bosatsu
(Buddhist saint who is seeking a state of spiritual enlightenment) crosses a long bridge, which is
believed to link this world with the Pure Land, in the temple compound from 3 pm to 4 pm.
Access
The Kintetsu Kashihara Line to Kashiharajingu-mae Sta., and then walk 6 min.
所在地
奈良県 橿原市久米町 久米寺
久米寺（練供養会式）
最寄駅
近鉄橿原線橿原神宮前駅より徒歩6分
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May 5
URL
http://kanko.city.kyoto.lg.jp/detail.php?InforKindCode=2&ManageCode=1000050
Kamo Kurabe-Uma (horse racing of olden times) at Kamigamo Shrine, Kita-ku, Kyoto. Riders
wearing fancy court robes demonstrate courtly horsemanship. The ritual starts from 1 pm, and
Kurabe-uma (horse racing) takes place starting from 2 pm. Admission is free.
Access
Municipal bus No. 4 from Kyoto Sta., and then get off at Kamigamo -jinja-mae Bus Stop.
所在地
京都市北区　上賀茂神社
賀茂くらべうま（競馬会競馳）
最寄駅
京都駅より市バスNo. 4で 上賀茂神社前下車
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May 5
Annual Festival of Jishu Shrine, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. A parade of priests, maidens, 100 people
disguised as warriors, flower venders and the like, and children in fancy attire, marches in tune with
Gagaku (court music) in the neighborhood of the Shrine from around 1 pm to 2:30 pm. When it
rains, the parade will be canceled.
URL
http://www.jishujinja.or.jp/jishu/gyouji/0505jishumatsuri/index.html
Access
Municipal bus No. 206 from Kyoto Sta. to Kiyomizu-michi Bus Stop or Gojozaka Bus Stop, and then walk 10 min.
所在地
京都市東山区　地主神社
地主神社例大祭
最寄駅
京都駅より市バスNo. 206清水道下車又は五条坂下車、徒歩10分
5
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May 14
Taimadera Neri-kuyo Eshiki, or Requiem Parade at Taimadera Temple, Taimacho, Kita-Katsuragigun, Nara Pref. A procession of twenty-five priests wearing masks and special costumes of
Bosatsu (Buddhist saint who is seeking a state of spiritual enlightenment) crosses a long bridge,
which is believed to link this world with the Pure Land, leading people in fancy attire, from 4 pm to
5 pm.
URL
http://www.taimadera.org/purpose/3/p8.html#5
Access
The Kintetsu Kashihara Line to Kashiharajingu-mae Sta. From there, the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line to Taimadera
Sta., and then walk 15 min.
所在地
奈良県北葛城郡當麻町　當麻寺（たいまでら）
當麻寺（練供養会式）
最寄駅
近鉄橿原線で橿原神宮前まで行き、南大阪線に乗りかえて当麻寺駅下車、徒歩15分
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May 15
Aoi Matsuri or Hollyhock Festival of Kamigamo Shrine and Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto. This
1,400-year old festival features a magnificent pageant which colorfully reproduces the Imperial
procession that used to pay homage to these Shrines in ancient days. The procession consists of
the ox-drawn carriages, courtiers and court ladies clad in ancient court robes, and men holding
flower-decorated umbrellas. It starts from Kyoto Gosho (Kyoto Imperial Palace) at 10:30 am,
taking Kawaramachi-dori Ave., and arrives at Shimogamo Shrine at around 11:40 am. Thereafter,
the procession leaves Shimogamo Shrine at 2:20 pm, and arrives at Kamigamo Shrine at 3:30 pm.
When it rains, the festival will be postponed to the next day.
URL
http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/aoi/
Access
(1) Kyoto Imperial Palace: The Karasuma Subway Line to Marutamachi Sta.
(2) Shimogamo Shrine: By municipal bus No. 4 or No. 205 from Kyoto Sta., and get off at Shimogamo Jinja-mae Bus
Stop.
(3) Kamigamo Shrine: By municipal bus No. 4, and get off at Kamigamo Jinja-mae Bus Stop.
所在地
京都市 下鴨神社及び上賀茂神社
葵祭
(1) 京都御所： 地下鉄烏丸線丸太町駅下車
(2) 下鴨神社：京都駅より市 バス No .4 又は No. 205で下賀茂神社前下車
(3) 上賀茂神社： 京都駅より 市バス No. 4で上賀茂神社前下車
最寄駅
CHUGOKU & SHIKOKU 中国　四国
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May 14 ～ May 16
URL
http://www.izumooyashiro.or.jp/
Access
(1) The Ichibata Dentetsu Railway to Izumo-Taisha-mae Sta., and then walk 7 min.
(2) The JR San-in Honsen Line to Izumoshi Sta. From there, 30 min. by bus to Izumo Taisha Bus Stop.
所在地
島根県 出雲市 出雲大社
大祭礼
(1) 一畑電鉄出雲大社前駅より 徒歩7分
(2) JR山陰本線出雲市駅より バスで30分出雲大社下車
最寄駅
Daisairei, Annual Festival of Izumo Taisha Shrine, Taishacho, Shimane Pref. On the 14th, after the
ritual, Otaue-mai (dance of rice-planting) from around 12 noon, and Yabusame (horseback
archery) from around 1 pm, are performed in the precincts of the Shrine. On the 15th, Shrine's
Mikoshi (a portable shrine) and children in fancy attire proceed in the city from 12 noon to around
3 pm. On the 16th, performing arts, such as Shishi-mai (Lion Dance) and Ise-Dai-Kagura (Shinto
music and dance), are performed in the precincts of the Shrine from around 1 pm.
KYUSHU & OKINAWA　九州　沖縄
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Apr. 29 ～ May. 5
Arita Toki Matsuri, Ceramic Fair at Arita-cho, Nishi-Matsuura-gun, Saga Pref. About 500 stalls
participate in this fair. The fair is held along "Kyudo " route (about 5 km), which connects KamiArita Sta. and Arita Sta. on the JR Sasebo Line, from around 8 am to 5 pm daily during the fair
period.
URL
http://www.arita-toukiichi.or.jp/open.html
Access
1 hr. 30 min. by JR Limited Express "Midori" from Hakata to Kami-Arita Sta. or Arita Sta. on Sasebo Line. (Walking
from Kami-Arita Sta. is an easier access to the fair site as a long downward slope extends to Arita Sta.)
所在地
佐賀県 西松浦郡 有田町
有田陶器市
博多よりJR特急"みどり"で1時間半、佐世保線の上有田駅又は有田駅下車 (有田駅まで下り坂なので、上有田駅より歩いたほうが良い)
最寄駅
6
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May 3
Tosa Ichijo Kuge Gyoretsu "Fuji Matsuri", or Wisteria Festival, Nakamura, Shimanto, Kochi Pref.,
features an elegant pageant of 200 people in court costumes of the Muromachi period, when the
aristocracy Ichijo and his family moved into Nakamura from Kyoto in order to avoid civil wars. The
procession starts from Ichijo Shrine at 1:30 pm, parading through the city and returns to the Shrine
at 4 pm.
URL
http://www.cciweb.or.jp/nakamura/html/fuzi.html
Access
About 2 hours. by the JR Dosan Line (connected with the Tosa Kuroshio Tetsudo Line) from Kochi Sta. to Nakamura
Sta., and then 5 min. by taxi, or walk 30 min. to Ichijo Shrine
所在地
高知県四万十市 中村
最寄駅
土佐一条公家行列｢藤祭り」
高知駅よりJR土讃線（土佐くろしお鉄道乗り入れ）で約2時間中村駅下車、タクシーで5分 又は 徒歩30分で一条神社
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May 3 ＆ May 4
Hakata Dontaku Festival in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Pref. A procession of Dontaku-tai in which three
Deities of Good Fortune in disguise, escorted by people wearing trsaditional clothes of the
Muromachi period, and children in traditional costumes dancing to the music parade on the main
street in front of JR Hakata Sta., is held from 10 am to 1 pm on both days. Over 100 groups of
townspeople in fancy attires parade along the Meiji-dori street from Gofukumachi Subway Sta. to
Dontaku Hiroba Square in front of City Hall, while dancing to merry music from 1 pm to 7 pm on
the 3rd, and from 3 pm to 8 pm on the 4th. The entire city, especially Dontaku Hiroba is filled with
townspeople singing and dancing with rice paddles in hands, and various entertainments are staged
in the city on both days.
URL
Access
http://www.dontaku.fukunet.or.jp/
所在地
福岡県 福岡市
The JR Sanyo Shinkansen Line to Hakata Sta., and then walk 10 min. to Meiji-dori street.
博多どんたく
最寄駅
JR博多駅より徒歩10分で明治通り
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May 3 ～ May 5
Naha "Hari" in Naha, Okinawa Pref., features the Hari boat race, peculiar to Okinawa, in which
young men show their strength & skills at sea in Naha Shinko (Port), from 10:15 am to around 6 pm
on the 3rd and from 10:15 am to 5:30 pm on the 5th. Many live music shows and entertainments
from 7 pm to 8:30 pm and a fireworks display over the port from 8:40 pm to 9 pm are scheduled
daily during the period.
URL
http://www.naha-navi.or.jp/nahahari.html
15 min. by taxi from Naha Airport to Naha Shinko (Port).
Access
所在地
最寄駅
沖縄県 那覇市 那覇港新埠頭
那覇ハーリー
那覇空港より那覇新港までタクシーで15分
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- Ukai, Cormorant Fishing Ｄａｔｅ
May 11 ～ Oct. 15
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Ukai, Cormorant fishing is an ancient method of catching Ayu (sweetfish or trout-like fish),
handling trained cormorants. This takes place at night under the blazing torches fastened to the
prows of fishing boats. It will be held every day during the period except on the night of the full
moon （Sep. 9th this year) or when the water is excessively muddy.
Nagaragawa Ukai, Nagara River, Gifu Pref.
Period of Ukai Events: May 11th - Oct. 15th (except Jul. 26th, Aug. 2nd and Sep. 9th)
Departure time of the boat: 7:15 pm (returns around 8:30 pm)
Ukai starting Time: 7:30 pm
Charge: \3,100 (without meal) for weekdays,
\3,400 (without meal) for Sat., Sun. and national holidays
Reservation: Please call 058-262-0104 (Gifu City Ukai Kanransen Jimusho), or reserve through
major travel agencies, like JTB.
URL
http://www.ukai-gifucity.jp/ukai/
Access
The JR Tokaido Honsen Line to Gifu Sta. From there, 15 min. by bus to Nagaragawa-bashi Bus Stop.
所在地
岐阜県 岐阜市 長良川
長良川鵜飼
最寄駅
JR東海道本線岐阜駅よりバスで15分、長良川橋下車
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