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Calendar Events
to be enjoyed in July 2012
HOKKAIDO & TOHOKU 北海道・東北
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所在地
Jul. 16
Shiogama Minato Matsuri, Port Festival of Shiogama, Miyagi Pref., features a parade of two giant
Mikoshi (portable shrines of Shiogama Shrine and Shiwahiko Shrine) on each boat escorted by a
fleet of 100 boats, leaving the Marine Gate Shiogama pier around 1 pm for sailing in Matsushima
Bay. And then Mikoshi are carried through the city to each Shrine, arriving there around 8 pm.
http://kankoubussan.shiogama.miyagi.jp/modules/tinyd0/?id=5
The JR Senseki Line to Hon-Shiogama Sta., then walk 5 min. to the pier, or walk 7 min. to the Shrine.
宮城県 塩釜市　塩釜神社　志波彦神社
塩竃みなと祭
最寄駅
JR仙石線本塩釜駅より 塩竃港へは徒歩5分、塩竃神社へは 徒歩7分
Date
Jul. 21 ～ Aug. 20
Sapporo Summer Festival, mainly at O-dori Koen Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Open-air beer halls
are set up in O-dori Koen from 12 noon to 9 pm daily from July. 21st to Aug. 15th. A fireworks
display is held over the Toyohira River from 7:40 pm to 8:40 pm on July. 27th, and Bon Odori ,
Japanese folk dancing is scheduled in the O-dori Nishi-2-chome area from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm daily
from Aug. 14th to 20th (to 9 pm on the last day).
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Access
(1) For seeing the fireworks display: The Namboku Subway Line to Nakajima Koen Sta., and then walk 5 min. to the
Toyohiragawa Minami-Ohashi Joryu area.
(2) For Bon Odori site: The Tozai, Toho or Namboku Subway Line to O-dori Sta.
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北海道 札幌市 豊平川南大橋上流、　大通公園及び西2丁目付近
第59回さっぽろ夏まつり
最寄駅
(1) 花火大会会場： 地下鉄南北線中島公園駅下車、豊平川南大橋上流へ徒歩5分
(2) 盆踊り会場： 地下鉄東西線、東豊線又は南北線大通駅下車
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Jul. 22 ～ Jul. 24
Gion Matsuri Festival of Tadeuga Shrine and Kumano Shrine, Minami-Aizu-machi, Fukushima Pref.,
is designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. O-yatai , four big
floats on which children perform Kabuki plays, parade on the town's main streets from 4 pm to 10
pm on the 22nd and the 23rd. On the 23rd, Nanahokai-Gyoretsu (a procession of women in
traditional attire) parades from 8 am to 9 am, and then Mikoshi (a portable shrine) parades from 10
am to 3 pm.
http://www.minamiaizu.org/gion/index.html
Access
(1) The Tobu Railways from Asakusa Sta. to Shimo-Imaichi Sta., and change there for the Tobu Railways Aizu-Kinugawa
Line (Aizu Railways) to Aizu Tajima Sta., and then walk 10 min.
(2) 3 hrs. 15 min. by Tobu Railway's Express "Minami Aizu" from Asakusa Sta. to Aizu Tajima Sta., and then walk 10 min.
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福島県 南会津町田島　田出宇賀神社 熊野神社
最寄駅
(1) 浅草より東武鉄道で下今市駅下車、そこより東武会津鬼怒川鉄道に乗り換えて会津田島駅下車、徒歩10分
(2) 浅草より東武鉄道急行"南会津"で3時間15分の会津田島駅より徒歩10分
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Jul. 28 ～ Jul. 30
祇園祭 ／ 会津田島祇園祭
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Soma Noma-oi, or wild horses chasing, Minami-Soma, Fukushima Pref. This festival has over a
1000-year history and is designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural
Assets. The main events at Hibarigahara Moor in Haramachi-ku held on the 29th are as follows: (1)
Ogyoretsu or a procession of warriors on horses marching through the city to the Moor from 9:30
am to 11 am, and there, (2) Kacchu-Keiba or a horse racing show by armored warriors from 12
noon, then (3) Shinki-Sodatsusen , scramble for three Shinki flags of the Shrine by hundreds
horsemen in ancient armor and helmets from 1 pm. On the 30th, Nomagake , in which young men in
white costumes try to capture the wild horses bare-handed for the dedication to the Shrine, takes
place in the precincts of Soma Odaka Shrine in Odaka-ku, from 9 am to 12 noon.
http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~nomaoi/
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Note
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http://www.city.minamisoma.lg.jp/kanko/03.jsp
The JR Joban Line to Haranomachi Sta.
福島県　相馬市
相馬野馬追
JR常磐線原ノ町駅下車
Jul. 30 ～ Aug. 5
Kuroishi Neputa Matsuri Festival, Kuroishi, Aomori Pref. Neputa features a big papier-mache or a
fan-shaped lantern with effigies of legendary heroes painted on it. The highlight of this festival is a
parade of about 80 carriages of lighted Neputa pulled on the main street accompanied with the
sound of drums and flutes from 6:30 pm to 10 pm on July 30th and on Aug. 2nd.
http://kuroishi.or.jp/event/summer/kuroishineputa
The JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line to Shin-Aomori Sta. From there, take a bus to Kuroishi-ekimae Bus Stop, or the JR
Ou Honsen Line to Hirosaki Sta., and then take the Konan Tetsudo Line to Kuroishi Sta.
青森県 黒石市
黒石ねぷた祭り
JR東北新幹線新青森駅よりバスで黒石駅前へ、又はJR奥羽本線弘前駅より弘南鉄道黒石駅下車
Jul. 31 ～ Aug. 4
Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival, Hachinohe, Aomori Pref., with a 290-year history, is designated
as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. The main event of the festival is a
parade of Mikoshi (three portable shrines) of each Shrine and 27 lavishly adorned floats from 3 pm
to 7 pm on Aug. 1st and 3rd. Kiba-dakyu or Japanese polo is held in the precincts of Shinra Shrine
from 2 pm to around 4 pm on Aug. 2nd.
http://www.city.hachinohe.aomori.jp/kanko/festival/sansya/
The JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line to Hachinohe Sta. From there, 20 min. by bus to Jusan-nichi-machi Bus Stop.
Sansha means three shrines: Ogami Shrine, Shinra Shrine and Shinmei Shrine.
青森県 八戸市　おがみ神社　新羅神社　神明宮
八戸三社大祭
JR東北新幹線八戸駅よりバスで20分、十三日町下車
CHUBU　中部
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Jun. 30 ＆ Jul. 1
Annual Festival of Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, Fuji-Yoshida, Yamanashi Pref. On June.
30th, Omichi-Biraki (the ceremony of going through Torii Gate by the priests praying for the safety
of the climbers) is held from 3:30 pm.
On July. 1st, Mt. Fuji Yama-biraki (the ceremony to mark the opening Mt. Fuji's climbing season) is
held at Komitake Shrine on 5th Stage (Yoshida-guchi trail) in Yamanashi Pref., from 5 am, and at
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, Fujinomiya in Shizuoka Pref., from 9:10 am.
http://www.city.fujiyoshida.yamanashi.jp/forms/info/info.aspx?info_id=451
http://www.fuji-hongu.or.jp/sengen/festivals/07_09.html#jul05
(1) Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine: The Fuji Kyuko Line to Fujisan-eki Sta., and then walk 20 min.
(2) Komitake Shrine: 55 min. by bus from Fujisan-eki Sta. or Kawaguchiko Sta. on the Fuji Kyuko Line to Fujisan Go-gome (5th Stage) Bus Stop
(3) Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine: JR Minobu Line to Fujinomiya Sta., and then, walk 10 min.
Mt. Fuji: 3,776 meters high above sea level.
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山梨県：北口本宮富士浅間神社 及び 小御岳神社(富士五合目）
静岡県：富士山本宮浅間大社
富士山山開き
最寄駅
(1) 北口本宮富士浅間神社： 富士急行富士山駅より徒歩20分
(2) 小御岳神社： 富士急行富士山駅、又は河口湖駅よりバスで55分、富士山5合目下車
(3 )富士山本宮浅間大社： JR身延線富士宮駅より徒歩10分
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Jul. 6 ＆ Jul. 7
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Murakami Taisai Festival of Haguro Shrine, Murakami, Niigata Pref., features a parade of three
Mikoshi (portable shrines) and 19 Oshagiri (beautifully lacquered floats) following children in
traditional attire along the city's main streets from 8 am to 11 pm on the 7th.
http://www.city.murakami.lg.jp/kanko/murakami/murakamitaisai/murakami_taisai.jsp
The JR Uetsu Honsen Line to Murakami Sta., and then walk 20 min.
新潟県 村上市　羽黒神社　市役所付近
村上大祭
最寄駅
JR羽越本線村上駅 徒歩20分
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Jul. 14 ～ Sep. 8
Gujo Odori or a folk dance meet, open to all, Gujo, Gifu Pref. This is one of the most popular folk
dancing events joined by thousands of people in Yukata (cotton Kimono ), to the accompaniment of
festival music at several sites in the town. It is held on the following days: July. 14, 16, 21, 22, 2730, Aug. 1-26 (except 6, 21-23), Sep. 1, 2 and 8, (from 8 pm to 10:30 pm on weekdays and Sundays,
from 8 pm to 11 pm on Saturdays, and from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Aug. 12th and 17th, and from 8
pm to around 4 am from Aug. 13th to 16th).
Access
http://www.gujohachiman.com/kanko/index_e.htm
The Nagaragawa Tetsudo Line from Mino Ota Sta. to Gujo-Hachiman Sta., and then 5-10 min. by taxi to the site.
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岐阜県郡上市八幡町
郡上踊り
最寄駅
美濃太田駅発長良川鉄道で郡上八幡駅下車、会場までタクシーで5-10分
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Jul. 27 ＆ Jul. 28
Enshu Arai Tezutsu Hanabi, Fireworks Display at Arai-cho, Shizuoka Pref., is characterized by the
pillars of fire, rising fire exceeding 20 meters up in the air, gushing out of cylinders held in the arms
of young men, from 7 pm to 9 pm in the playground of Arai Elementary School on the 27th and Arai
Junior High School on the 28th.
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http://www4.tokai.or.jp/horagai/
The JR Tokaido Honsen Line to Araimachi Sta., and then walk 15 min to Arai Elementary School, or walk 20 min. to Arai
Junior High School.
静岡県 新居町　諏訪神社
手筒花火
JR東海道本線新居町駅下車、そこより新居小学校へは徒歩15分、新居中学校へは徒歩20分
Jul. 28 ＆ Jul. 29
Owari Tsushima Tenno Matsuri Festival of Tsushima Shrine, Tsushima, Aichi Pref., is designated as
one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. It is highlighted by two parades of
magnificent boats on the pond in Tenno-gawa Koen: (1) five Makiwara-bune boats decorated with
hundreds of lighted lanterns from around 8:40 pm to 9:30 pm on the 28th, and (2) six Danjiri-bune
boats with a doll of Noh play's character placed atop from 8:40 am to 11:30 am on the 29th.
http://www.city.tsushima.lg.jp/index.php?dtype=1000&oid=868&pid=143
The Meitetsu Tsushima Line to Tsushima Sta., and then walk 20 min.
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愛知県 津島市　津島神社　天王川公園
最寄駅
尾張津島天王まつり
名鉄津島線津島駅から徒歩20分
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Jul. 31 ＆ Aug. 1
Nafune Taisai Festival of Hakusan Shrine, Wajima, Ishikawa Pref. On July. 31st, Mikoshi (a portable
shrine) on the boat proceeds on the sea, while Gojinjo-daiko (Japanese folkloristic drumming) is
presented by men wearing grotesque masks from 10 pm to 11 pm, and then Mikoshi and Kiriko (tall
rectangular lanterns) are carried through the town until midnight. On Aug. 1st, Mikoshi is set afloat
again from 3 pm and is returned to the Shrine at 3:50 pm, while Gojinjo-daiko is demonstrated.
Access
The JR Nanao Line to Wajima Sta. From there, 20 min. by bus to Nafune-machi Bus Stop.
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石川県 輪島市 名舟町　白山神社
名舟大祭（御陣乗太鼓）
最寄駅
JR七尾線輪島駅よりバスで20分、名舟町下車
KINKI　近畿
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Jul. 7
Sei Daimyojin Reisai or Annual Festival of Shiramine Jingu Shrine, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, is highlighted
by a game of Kemari , played by the Shrine priests, who loft a small ball with their insteps from
around 3 pm. A Japanese dance is presented by girls in colorful attire in the precincts of the Shrine
from 4:30 pm.
http://www10.ocn.ne.jp/~siramine/page007.html
The Karasuma Subway Line to Imadegawa Sta., and then walk 5 min.
京都市 上京区　白峯神宮
精大明神例祭
最寄駅
地下鉄烏丸線今出川駅より徒歩5分
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Jul. 7
Renge-e・Kaeru-tobi or the religious lesson of story-telling at Kimpusenji Temple on Mt. Yoshino,
Nara Pref. The ritual of Renge-e (lotus flower offering ceremony) starts at 10 am. The religious
lesson is held from 12 noon to 6 pm, in which a man wearing a frog costume pantomimes the story
of the impious local man who was transformed into a frog and then transformed back to a human
being thanks to the Buddhist Sutra recited by a pious priest from around 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Access
The Kintetsu Yoshino Line to Yoshino Sta. From there, 3 min. by ropeway to Sanjo Sta., and then walk 15 min.
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奈良県 吉野山　金峰山寺蔵王堂
蓮華会・蛙跳び行事
最寄駅
近鉄吉野線吉野駅よりロープウェーで3分山上駅下車、徒歩15分
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Jul. 14
Nachi-no-Hi-Matsuri, Fire Festival of Kumano Nachi Shrine, Nachi Katsuura-cho, Wakayama Pref.,
is counted as one of the three grandest fire festivals in Japan. Shinto dances are performed in the
precincts of the Shrine from 11 am to 12 noon. Ohgi-Mikoshi (12 portable shrines), each decorated
with 32 red fans and 8 mirrors, leave the Shrine at 1 pm for Hiro Shrine (near Nachi Waterfall),
where 12 white-robed men, each holding a big flaming torch, meet the Mikoshi at 2 pm and run
around the Mikoshi for purification. Eventually, Mikoshi return to the Kumano Nachi Shrine around
3:30 pm.
Access
The JR Kisei Honsen Line to Kii-Katsuura Sta. From there, 25 min. by bus for Nachisan, and then get off at Taki-mae
Bus Stop.
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和歌山県 那智勝浦町　熊野那智大社　(別宮飛瀧神社）
那智の火祭（扇祭）
最寄駅
JR紀勢本線紀伊勝浦駅より那智山行のバスで25分、滝前下車
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Jul. 14 ～ Jul. 24
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Gion Matsuri Festival of Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto. The festival, originating in 869, is counted as one of
the three grandest festivals in Japan. The festival actually lasts for one month in July. The highlight
of this festival is Yama-hoko-Junko or a procession of 32 gorgeous floats （9 Hoko , huge floats
mounted on wheels and 23 Yama , smaller floats), parading to the tune of flutes, drums, gongs and
other musical instruments through the city from 9 am to 1 pm on the 17th. On the 24th, HanagasaJunko or a long colorful pagent, consisting of many dancing groups, children and Geisha , all in
traditional costumes, starts from Yasaka Shrine at 10 am, down to the main streets and returns to
the Shrine at around 1 pm. Many other events are scheduled during the period.
http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/3dai/gion.html
http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/org/yasaka/schedule/02.html
The Karasuma Subway Line to Shijo Sta. to go to Yasaka Shrine and Shijo-Karasuma quarter.
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京都市　八坂神社　京都市内
祇園祭(山鉾巡行、花傘道中）
最寄駅
八坂神社及び四条烏丸へは、地下鉄烏丸線四条駅下車
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Jul. 24 ＆ Jul. 25
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Tenjin Matsuri Festival of Tenmangu Shrine, Kita-ku, Osaka. The festival, with over a 1,000-year
history, is counted as one of the three grandest festivals in Japan. On the 25th, a procession of
Horen (a portable shrine) leaves Tenmangu Shrine at 3:30 pm for Tenjinbashi Bridge, where Horen
is moved onto the sacred boat and goes upstream on the river, followed by a fleet of a hundred
boats decorated with lighted lanterns from 6 pm to 9 pm. A fireworks display is scheduled over the
Okawa River from around 7 pm to 9 pm on the 25th (5,000 fireworks).
http://www.tenjinsan.com/tjm.html
The Tanimachi Subway Line to Minami-Morimachi Sta., and then walk 5 min. to the Shrine.
大阪市 北区　大阪天満宮　大川
天神祭
地下鉄谷町線南森町駅下車、天満宮へ徒歩5分
Jun. 30 ～ Jul. 2
Aizen Matsuri Festival at Aizen-do Shoman'in Temple, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, features a parade of
Hoe-kago palanquins with women inside, and other women in yukata (cotton kimono ) going in the
neighborhood of the temple from around 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Jun. 30th.
http://www.aizendo.com/festival.htm
The Tanimachi Subway Line to Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Sta., and then walk 2 min.
大阪市 天王寺区　愛染堂勝鬘院
愛染まつり
地下鉄谷町線 四天王寺前夕陽丘駅より徒歩2分
CHUGOKU & SHIKOKU　中国・四国
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Jul. 20 & Jul. 27
Tsuwano-no-Sagi-mai or Heron Dance performed annually at Tsuwano-cho, Shimane Pref. Two
men dressed like herons perform the dance to the tune of leisurely music of drums, pipes and bells.
They start dancing at Toya-mae civic center, Yasaka Shrine and many other places from 3 pm to
4:45 pm on the 20th, and from 3 pm to 4:10 pm on the 27th.
Access
The JR Yamaguchi Line to Tsuwano Sta.
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島根県 津和野町　弥栄神社
津和野の鷺舞
JR山口線津和野駅
最寄駅
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Jul. 22～ Jul. 24
Uwajima Ushi-Oni Matsuri Festival of Warei Shrine, Uwajima, Ehime Pref. The major events of the
festival are held on the 24th. (1)Togyu (bull fighting) is held at Togyu-jo (bull fighting ground) from
12 noon to 2:30 pm. (2) Oyaushi-oni or three imagenary bull-head monsters parade in the city to
the Suka River from 1:20 pm to around 4:30 pm. (3) A parade of Mikoshi (three portable shrines)
and floats starts from Warei Shrine at 5:30 pm, going through the city for the Suka River. There, (4)
Hashirikomi , in which Mikoshi are carried into the river and men scramble for sacred white strips of
paper hanging from a tall bamboo pole standing at the center of the river, is held from 6:50 pm to
9:30 pm.
http://ushioni.gaina.ne.jp/
http://www.uwajima.org/event/index5.html
The JR Yosan Line to Uwajima Sta.
愛媛県 宇和島市　和霊神社
うわじま牛鬼まつり ／ 和霊大祭
JR予讃線宇和島駅
KYUSHU & OKINAWA　九州　沖縄
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所在地
最寄駅
Jul.1 ～ Jul. 15
Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival of Kushida Shrine, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Pref. The highlight of this
festival comes on the 15th, when Yamagasa , gorgeously decorated floats topped by elaborate
decorations including miniature castles, flowers and historical heros' dolls are drawn one after
another by young men starting from the Shrine every 5 min from 4:59 am to around 5:30 am through
the crowds of spectators. The floats are on display at 14 different places in the city during the
festival period.
http://www.hakatayamakasa.com/index.php
The JR Sanyo Shinkansen Line to Hakata Sta., and then walk 15 min. to Kushida Shrine.
福岡市　櫛田神社
博多祇園山笠
JR博多駅より徒歩15分で櫛田神社
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Jul. 20 ～ Jul. 22
Kokura Gion Daiko or a drumming festival of Kokura, Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka Pref. Each town in the
city has its own drums, which are beaten by the townspeople going through the neighborhoods
during the period. A demonstration of drumming is held at Otemon-mae Hiroba in the Kokura
Castle ground from 3:30 pm to 7 pm on the 21st and 12 noon to 4 pm on the 22nd, and at Taiko
Hiroba from 6 pm to 9 pm on the 22nd.
http://www.kokuragiondaiko.jp/
The JR Sanyo Shinkansen Line to Kokura Sta., and then walk 15 min. to Kokura Castle.
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福岡県 北九州市 小倉　小倉城
小倉祇園太鼓
最寄駅
JR山陽新幹線小倉駅下車、徒歩15分で小倉城
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Jul. 27 ～ Jul. 29
Tobata Gion Yamagasa Festival of Tobata, Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka Pref., is designated as one of the
National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. It features a parade of Yamagasa , eight floats
decorated with lighted lanterns drawn by hundreds of townspeople daily during the period. The
highlight of the festival comes when eight Yamagasa gather in front of City Hall from 6:30 pm to 9
pm on the 28th.
Access
所在地
http://tobatagion.jp/
The JR Kagoshima Honsen Line originating at Kokura Sta. to Tobata Sta.
最寄駅
福岡県 北九州市 戸畑
戸畑祇園山笠 ／ 戸畑祇園大山笠
JR鹿児島本線小倉駅より戸畑駅下車
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Jul. 28 ＆ Jul. 29
Nagasaki Peiron Senshuken Taikai or a boat race of over 70 ancient-Chinese-style boats, at
Matsugae Kokusai Kanko Futo Pier of Nagasaki Port, Nagasaki Pref., is held from 9 am to 3:50 pm
on Jul. 28th, and from 9 am to 2:50 pm on 29th.
http://www.at-nagasaki.jp/nitca/peron/
Access
JR Nagasaki Sta. on Nagasaki Line, from there Nagasaki Dentetsu Line to Oura Kaigan Dori Sta., and then walk 2 min. or
5 min. by taxi to the pier.
所在地
長崎市 長崎港　松ヶ枝埠頭
長崎ペーロン選手権大会
松ヶ枝国際観光埠頭へは、長崎電鉄大浦海岸通り駅下車、徒歩2分、又はJR長崎駅よりタクシーで5分
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Ukai, Cormorant Fishing
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. 30th this year) or when the water is excessively muddy.
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May. 11 ～ Oct. 15
Nagaragawa Ukai, Nagara River, Gifu Pref.
Period of time: May. 11th - Oct. 15th (except Jul. 28th, Aug. 4th and Sep. 30th)
Departure time: 7:15 pm (returns around 8:30 pm)
Charge: \3,000 (without meal) for weekdays, \3,300 (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.
Access
http://www.ukai-gifucity.jp/ukai/
http://www.gifucvb.or.jp/sightseeing/ukai.php
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
最寄駅
長良川鵜飼
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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Jun. 1 ～ Oct. 15
Kisogawa Ukai, Kiso River, Aichi Pref.
Period of time: Jun. 1st - Oct. 15th (except Aug. 15th),
Departure time: 7 pm (Jun. 1st - Aug. 31st ), 6:30 pm (Sep. 1st - Oct. 15th)
Charge: \2,500 (Jun. 1st - Jun. 30th & Sep. 1st - Oct. 15th), or \2,800 (Jul. 1st - Aug. 31st), in
either case for a Yukata-fune boat ride (without meal)
Reservation: Please call 0568-61-0057 (Kisogawa Kanko) in Japanese, or reserve through major
travel agencies.
Access
The Meitetsu Inuyama Line to Inuyama-Yuen Sta., and then walk 2 min.
所在地
愛知県犬山市 木曽川
木曽川鵜飼
最寄駅
名鉄犬山線犬山遊園駅より徒歩2分
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Jun. 16 ～ Sep. 23
Ujigawa Ukai, Uji River, Kyoto Pref.
Period of time: Jun. 16th - Sep. 23rd
Departure time: 7 pm (Jun. 18th - Aug. 31st), 6:30 pm (Sep. 1st - Sep. 23rd)
Charge: \1,800 (child: \900) without meal
Tickets are put on sale an hour before the departure time on the day.
No reservation is necessary unless you charter a boat for a group.
http://www.kisogawa-kankou.com/kiso.html
Access
http://www.kyoto-uji-kankou.or.jp/topics/ukai2012.pdf
(1) The Keihan Uji Line to Keihan Uji Sta., and then walk 5 min.
(2) The JR Nara Line to Uji Sta., and then walk 10 min.
所在地
京都府 宇治川
宇治川鵜飼
最寄駅
(1) 京阪宇治線京阪宇治駅より徒歩5分
(2) JR奈良線宇治駅より徒歩10分
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Jul. 1 ～ Sep. 17
Arashiyama Ukai, Oi River, Arashiyama, Kyoto.
Period of time: Jul. 1st - Sep. 17th (except Aug. 16th)
Departure time: 7 pm and 8 pm (Jul. 1st - Aug. 31st), 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm (Sep. 1st - 17th), both
twice a day.
Charge: \1,700 (without meal each)
Tickets are put on sale on the day from 30 min. before the departure time. No reservation is
necessary unless you charter a boat for a group.
Access
The Keifuku Arashiyama Line to Arashiyama Sta. or the Hankyu Arashiyama Line to Hankyu Arashiyama Sta., and then
walk about 15 min.
http://www16.plala.or.jp/kyoto-yakatabune/05.html
所在地
京都府 大堰川 （嵐山 渡月橋付近 ）
嵐山鵜飼
最寄駅
京福嵐山線嵐山駅又は阪急嵐山線阪急嵐山駅徒歩15分
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