Annual Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Festival
This major annual festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine boasts more than 800 years of tradition and history. The first day features Hamaori-shiki, the coastal purification rite and Yomiya-sai evening ceremony, the second has the main annual rite and portable shrine parade, and the third day features Yabusame horseback archery and Suzumushi-Hojo cricket release rite. The Yabusame horseback archery is a vivid recreation of Kamakura samurai skill, and a true must-see.
Spot details
- Address
- Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Yukinoshita 2-chome 1-31 Map
- Area
- Kamakura Area
- Phone
- 0467220315
- Duration
- 2019/9/14-9/16
- Street stall
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN