Jun.6~Jun.14 Bunkyo Ajisai Matsuri (Hydrangea Festival) at Hakusan Shrine, Bunkyo-ku. About 3,000 hydrangeas will be in full bloom during the festival

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1 Notes: 1. Published by Tourist Information Center of Japan National Tourism Organization and all rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. (c) 2009 Japan National Tourism Organization 2. Dates and functions are subject to change without notice. Be sure to check the latest information in advance. 3. Events marked with are the major events. 4. Dates of events marked with are the same every year. 5. Japanese explanations appearing at the bottom of each entry give the names of the event and the nearest railway station in Japanese. Point to this Japanese when you need help from a Japanese passerby. Note: The Internet Website of the Japan National Tourism Organization is available at< Calendar Events A. Tokyo 東京 Jun.5~Jun.7 Ebara Jinja Tenno-sai or Annual Festival of Ebara Shrine, Shinagawa-ku. Mikoshi (portable shrines) owned by the town parade in the neighborhood of the Shrine from 9 am to 4 pm on the 6th, and from 12 noon to 4 pm on the 7th. The festival is rather small in scale this year. Access : The Keihin-Kyuko Line to Shin-Bamba Sta., and then walk 2 min. 品川区北品川 2 荏原神社 荏原神社天王祭 最寄駅 : 京浜急行新馬場駅より徒歩 2 分 Jun.5~Jun.7 Annual Festival of Shinagawa Shrine, Shinagawa-ku. On the 6th, Oiran-dochu (procession of ladies in top-ranking courtesans' attire in Edo era) starts from Shinagawa-bashi (bridge) at around 6:30 pm, passes on Kyu-Tokaido (old Tokaido Highway), and arrives at Seiseki Koen (park) at around 8:30 pm. On the 7th, Mikoshi (portable shrine) parades in the neighborhood of the Shrine including on Kyu-Tokaido from 8 am to 7:30 pm. Satokagura (local Shinto music & dance) is continually performed from 10 am to 8 pm. Access : The Keihin Kyuko Line to Shin-Bamba Sta. (North Exit), and then walk 1 min. 品川区北品川品川神社聖蹟公園 品川神社大祭 最寄駅 : 京浜急行新馬場駅 ( 北口 ) より徒歩 1 分 Jun.6&Jun.7 Annual Festival of Shirahige Shrine, Sumida-ku. Mikoshi (portable shrines) owned by the town parade around the Shrine from 10 am to 4 pm on the 6th and 7th. Open-air stalls are set up during the festival period. The festival is rather small in scale this year. Access : The Tobu Isezaki Line originating at Asakusa to Higashi-Mukojima Sta., and then walk 8-10 min. 墨田区東向島 3 白髭神社 白髭神社大祭 最寄駅 : 東武伊勢崎線東向島駅より徒歩 8~10 分 Jun.6&Jun.7 Annual Festival of Suga Shrine, Shinjuku-ku. On the 6th, Okagura (Shinto music and dance) from around 10 am to 3 pm, and Wadaiko (drum beating) from around 6 pm to 6:30 pm are dedicated to the Shrine in Kaguraden (Hall). On the 7th, Mikoshi (portable shrines) owned by the town parade in the neighboring area of the Shrine during the daytime. Open-air stalls are set up from around 11 am to around 9 pm on both days. The festival is rather small in scale this year. Access :(1)The Marunouchi Subway Line to Yotsuya -sanchome Sta., and then walk 10 min. (2)The JR Sobu Line to Shinanomachi Sta., and then walk 10 min. 新宿区須賀町 5 須賀神社 須賀神社大祭 最寄駅 : (1) 丸の内線四谷三丁目駅より徒歩 10 分 (2) JR 総武線信濃町駅より徒歩 10 分 Jun.6&Jun.7 Annual Festival of Torigoe Shrine, Taito-ku. All Mikoshi (portable shrines) of the town assemble at the Shrine on the evening of the 6th. On the 7th, Sengan-Mikoshi (portable shrine), weighing about 4 tons and carried by 150 to 200 people, continually parades in the neighborhood of the Shrine from 6:30 am to 9 pm. About 300 open-air stalls are set up on both days. Access :(1)The JR Sobu Line or the Toei Asakusa Subway Line to Asakusabashi Sta., and then walk 5-10 min. (2)The Toei Asakusa or Oedo Subway Line to Kuramae Sta., and then walk 5-10 min. 台東区鳥越 2-4 鳥越神社 鳥越まつり / 鳥越神社大祭 最寄駅 : (1) JR 総武線又は都営浅草線浅草橋駅より徒歩 5~10 分 (2) 都営浅草線又は大江戸線蔵前駅より徒歩 5~10 分 (c) 2009 Japan National Tourism Organization - 1 -

2 Jun.6~Jun.14 Bunkyo Ajisai Matsuri (Hydrangea Festival) at Hakusan Shrine, Bunkyo-ku. About 3,000 hydrangeas will be in full bloom during the festival period. Various events including music concerts of brass and jazz bands are scheduled from around 11 am to 5 pm on Saturdays & Sundays during the festival period. Access : (1)The Toei Mita Subway Line to Hakusan Sta., and then walk 1 min. (2)The Namboku Subway Line to Hon-Komagome Sta., and then walk 3 min. 文京区白山神社 文京あじさいまつり 最寄駅 : (1) 都営三田線白山駅より徒歩 1 分 (2) 南北線本駒込駅より徒歩 3 分 Jun.7~Jun.17 Sanno Matsuri Festival of Hie Shrine, Chiyoda-ku. Kagura-Bayashi (Shinto festival music and dance) is performed from morning till night on the 12th, 14th and 15th. Nodate (open-air tea ceremony) is held from 11 am to 3 pm on the 14th & 15th, and from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm on the 16th. Chigo-Gyoretsu (procession of children in fancy attire) takes place in the precincts from 2 pm on the 14th. The festival is rather small in scale this year. Access : (1)The Ginza or Namboku Subway Line to Tameike-Sanno Sta. (2)The Ginza or Marunouchi Subway Line to Akasaka-Mitsuke Sta. (3)The Chiyoda or Marunouchi Subway Line to Kokkai-Gijidomae Sta. 千代田区永田町 日枝神社 山王まつり 最寄駅 : (1) 銀座線又は南北線溜池山王駅 (2) 銀座線又は丸ノ内線赤坂見附駅 (3) 千代田線又は丸ノ内線国会議事堂前駅 Jun.12~Jun.14 Tsukiji-jishi Matsuri Festival at Namiyoke-Inari Shrine, Chuo-ku. On the 13th, Edo Sato-kagura (local festival music) is continually performed from around 10 am to the evening. On the 14th, a parade of floats; (1) Ojishi (big imaginary male lion head) weighing about 1 ton, (2) Mejishi (big imaginary female lion head) weighing about 700 kg, (3) a pair of Kin-shishi (lions gilded with gold), and (4) five pairs of Shishi-gashira (lions' heads floats) owned by the town carried by thousands of people, starts from Namiyoke-Inari Shrine at around 8:15 am, and marches through the main streets of the Tsukiji area and returns to the Shrine at around 4:30 pm. Access : (1)The Toei Oedo Subway Line to Tsukiji-shijo Sta., and then walk 3-4 min. (2)The Hibiya Subway Line to Tsukiji Sta., and then walk 4 min. 中央区波除稲荷神社 つきじ獅子祭 最寄駅 : (1) 都営大江戸線築地市場駅より徒歩 3~4 分 (2) 日比谷線築地駅より徒歩 4 分 Jun.13&Jun.14 Annual Festival of Sumida Inari Shrine, Sumida-ku. A lighted Manto Mikoshi (portable shrine in the shape of lantern) parades through the neighboring area of the Shrine from around 7 pm to 8 pm on both days. A parade of Chu-Mikoshi (medium-sized portable shrine) starts from the Shrine at around 9 am, going on Kanegafuchi-dori (street) and returns to the Shrine at 3:30 pm on the 14th. This year's festival is rather small in scale. Access :(1)The Keisei Oshiage Line to Yahiro Sta., and then walk 10 min. (2)The Tobu Isezaki Line to Kanegafuchi Sta., and then walk 7 min. 墨田区墨田 4 隅田稲荷神社 隅田稲荷大祭 最寄駅 : (1) 京成押上線八広駅より徒歩 10 分 (2) 東武伊勢崎線鐘ヶ淵駅より徒歩 7 分 Jun.19~Jun.21 Heiwajima Antique Fair is held at Tokyo Ryutsu Center, Ota-ku, from 10 am to 5 pm. A similar fair is scheduled for Sep. (18-20) and Dec. (18-20) this year. Access : The Tokyo Monorail Line originating at Hamamatsucho Sta. to Ryutsu Center Sta. 大田区平和島 東京流通センター 平和島骨董まつり 最寄駅 : 浜松町駅より東京モノレール流通センター駅 Jun.23&Jun.24 Hozuki Ichi (Ground Cherry Fair) is held in the precincts of Atago Shrine, Minato-ku, from around 9 am to 8 pm on both days. Access :(1)The Hibiya Subway Line to Kamiyacho Sta., and then walk 6 min. (2)The Toei Mita Subway Line to Onarimon Sta., and then walk 6 min. (3)The Ginza Subway Line to Toranomon Sta., and then walk 10 min. 港区愛宕神社 千日詣り ( ほおずき市 ) 最寄駅 : (1) 日比谷線神谷町駅より徒歩 6 分 (2) 都営三田線御成門駅より徒歩 6 分 (3) 銀座線虎ノ門駅より徒歩 10 分 Jun.27&Jun.28 Ofuji-san-no-Ueki Ichi (Potted Plant Fair) on the streets in the neighborhood of Sengen Shrine, Asakusa, Taito-ku, is held from around 12 noon to around 10 pm on both days. The fair is one of the biggest potted plant fairs in Tokyo. Access : The Ginza or Toei Asakusa Subway Line to Asakusa Sta. 台東区浅間神社周辺 お富士さんの植木市 最寄駅 : 銀座線又は都営浅草線浅草駅 (c) 2009 Japan National Tourism Organization - 2 -

3 Jun.27&Jun.28 Gujo Odori in Aoyama featuring Gujo Odori (folk dance designated as an Intangible Cultural Property, originating in Gujo-Hachiman, Gifu pref.) is held at Baisoin Temple in Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, from 5 pm to around 8:30 pm on both days. Local specialties of the Gujo-Hachiman area are put on sale during the period. Access : The Ginza Subway Line to Gaien-mae Sta., and then walk 1 min. 港区南青山 2 梅窓院 郡上おどりイン青山 最寄駅 : 銀座線外苑前駅より徒歩 1 分 Jun.30&Jul.1 Torigoe Chinowa-kuguri or a traditional ceremony to pray for good health and longevity takes place at Torigoe Shrine, Taito-ku, from 8 pm to 8:30 pm on June 30th. Suijosai-Katashiro-nagashi or a Shinto ritual features a purification ceremony held on July 1st. Gozabune boat carrying Katashiro (paper cut in the shape of dolls), escorted by dozens of boats, departs from Yanagibashi Bridge close to JR Asakusabashi Sta. at 10 am and goes down the Sumida River as far as Tokyo Bay. Access : (1)The Toei Asakusa or Oedo Subway Line to Kuramae Sta., and then walk 5 min. to Torigoe Shrine. (2)The JR Sobu Line or the Asakusa Subway Line to Asakusabashi Sta., and then walk 1 min. to Yanagibashi Bridge. 台東区鳥越 2-4 鳥越神社 茅の輪くぐり / 水上祭形代流し 最寄駅 : (1) 鳥越神社へは 地下鉄都営浅草線又は都営大江戸線蔵前駅より徒歩 5 分 (2) 柳橋へは JR 総武線又は都営浅草線浅草橋駅より徒歩 1 分 A-1. Tokyo Iris Garden Jun.1~Jun.30 Hana-Shobu (Irises) at Meiji Shrine, Shibuya-ku. The garden is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm (to 6 pm on Sat. & Sun.) during the period. Admission: \500. Irises are usually in full bloom in the middle of June. Access : (1)The JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Sta. (2)The Chiyoda Subway Line to Meiji-Jingumae Sta. 渋谷区明治神宮御苑 花菖蒲 最寄駅 : (1) JR 山手線原宿駅 (2) 千代田線明治神宮前駅 Jun.5~Jun.25 Shobu Matsuri (Iris Festival) at Horikiri Shobuen Garden, Katsushika-ku. The garden is open daily from 8 am to 6 pm during the period. Various events are scheduled as follows; (1) a demonstration of Wadaiko (Japanese drum beating) from 10 am to 11 am, & from 3:30 pm to 4 pm, (2) Koto (Japanese musical instrument with 13 strings) performance from 12 noon to 2 pm, (3) Nodate (open-air tea ceremony) from 10 am to 4 pm, (1) (2) (3) all on the 7th, (4) Wadaiko from 11:30 am & 12:30 pm on the 14th, and (5) Shamisen (three-stringed Japanese banjo) performance from 1:30 pm to 2:10 pm on the 21st. Admission is free. Access : The Keisei Line originating at Keisei-Ueno Sta. to Horikiri-Shobuen Sta., and then walk 10 min. 葛飾区堀切 2 堀切菖蒲園 菖蒲祭 最寄駅 : 京成線堀切菖蒲園駅より徒歩 10 分 Jun.5~Jun.25 Shobu Matsuri (Iris Festival) at Mizumoto Koen Park, Katsushika-ku. The garden is open daily from dawn to dusk. Wadaiko (Japanese drum beating) and a popular song show are held on the 7th, 14th and 21st. Some other events including a tea ceremony are scheduled on Sat. and Sun. during the festival period. (Hours are still to be arranged.) Admission is free. Access : The JR Joban Line or the Keisei Kanamachi Line to Kanamachi Sta. (South Exit). From there, min. by bus to Mizumoto Koen Bus Stop, and then walk 7 min. 葛飾区水元公園 2 水元公園 菖蒲祭 最寄駅 : 常磐線又は京成金町線金町駅南口よりバスで水元公園下車後 徒歩 7 分 Jun.13~Jun.22 Hana-Shobu-ten (Iris Flower Exhibition) at Yasukuni Shrine, Chiyoda-ku. Potted irises can be enjoyed in the precincts of the Shrine, daily from 10 am to 7 pm (from 6 am to 5 pm on the 22nd) during the period. Admission is free. Access : The Tozai, Hanzomon or Toei Shinjuku Subway Line to Kudanshita Sta. 千代田区九段北 3 靖国神社 花菖蒲展 最寄駅 : 東西線 半蔵門線又は都営新宿線九段下駅 (c) 2009 Japan National Tourism Organization - 3 -

4 B. KANTO 関東 May.23~Jun.28 Itako Ayame Matsuri or Iris Flower Festival at Maekawa Iris Garden, Itako, Ibaraki Pref. The iris flowers from various parts of Japan are exhibited during the festival period. Admission is free. Yomeiri-fune (demonstration of escorting a bride by boat) on the river leaves the pier in the garden at around 11 am, 2 pm and 8 pm every Saturday, and at 11 am and 2 pm every Sunday, both during the period. Itako-Bayashi (festival music) from 1 pm to 2 pm, and Ayame-Odori (local Japanese dance) from 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm are performed every Sunday during the period. When it rains, the schedule of Yomeiri-fune and dances are subject to change. Access : The JR Kashima Line to Itako Sta., and then walk 3 min. to the garden. 茨城県潮来市前川あやめ園 潮来あやめ祭 最寄駅 : あやめ園へは JR 鹿島線潮来駅より徒歩 3 分 May.27~Jun.2 Kaiko Kinen Bazaar in Yokohama Koen (park) near Yokohama Stadium, Yokohama, Kanagawa Pref. A big bazaar is held from 10 am to 7 pm daily during the event period. Over 200 open-air stalls are set up selling potted plants, clothes, toys and the like. Access : The JR Negishi Line from Yokohama Sta. (or the JR Keihin Tohoku Line from Tokyo Sta.) to Kannai Sta. (South Exit), and then walk 3 min. 神奈川県横浜市横浜公園 ( 横浜スタジアム周辺 ) 開港記念バザー 最寄駅 : 横浜駅よりJR 根岸線 ( 東京からはJR 京浜東北線が乗り入れ ) 関内駅 ( 南口 ) より徒歩 3 分 Jun.1&Jun.2 Yokohama Kaiko-sai Festival mainly in the Minato-Mirai 21 area, Yokohama, Kanagawa Pref. This year falls on the 150th anniversary since the opening of the Yokohama port. Various kinds of events are scheduled at dozens of festival sites from around 10 am to 9 pm on both days. A fireworks display is held over Rinko Park from about 8:20 pm to 8:50 pm on the 2nd. Access : (1)The JR Negishi Line from Yokohama Sta. or the JR Keihin Tohoku Line from Tokyo Sta. to Sakuragicho Sta. (2)The Minato Mirai Line to Nihon Odori Sta. 神奈川県横浜市みなとみらい 21 地区山下地区新港地区 横浜開港祭 最寄駅 : (1) 横浜駅よりJR 根岸線 ( 東京からはJR 京浜東北線が乗り入れ ) 桜木町駅 (2) みなとみらい線日本大通駅 (c) 2009 Japan National Tourism Organization - 4 -

5 Notes: 1. Published by Tourist Information Center of Japan National Tourism Organization and all rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. (c) 2009 Japan National Tourism Organization 2. Dates and functions are subject to change without notice. Be sure to check the latest information in advance. 3. Events marked with are the major events. 4. Dates of events marked with are the same every year. 5. Japanese explanations appearing at the bottom of each entry give the names of the event and the nearest railway station in Japanese. Point to this Japanese when you need help from a Japanese passerby. Note: The Internet Website of the Japan National Tourism Organization is available at< Calendar Events C. HOKKAIDO & TOHOKU 北海道 東北 Jun.13 Chagu-chagu Umakko (Horse Festival) at Sozen Shrine, Takizawa-mura, Iwate-gun, Iwate Pref. About a hundred of colorfully decorated horses are led to Sozen Shrine by their proud owners, who pray for long life of their horses. They gather at the Shrine around 8:30 am and start parading at 9:30 am, passing by Morioka Sta. at 12:40 pm, and then arrive at Hachimangu Shrine at 1:55 pm. Access : (1)The JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line to Morioka Sta., and then 20 min. by taxi to Sozen Shrine. (2)Free shuttle buses on the day are available every 10 min. from JR Morioka Sta. to Sozen Shrine (6:30 am - 8:25 am), and for returning from Sozen Shrine to Morioka Sta. (9:50 am - 11:05 am). (3)10 min. by bus (Iwate-ken kotsu) from Morioka Sta. to Hachimangu Shrine. 岩手県岩手郡滝沢村蒼前神社八幡宮 チャグチャグ馬コ 最寄駅 : (1)JR 東北新幹線盛岡駅より蒼前神社へは タクシーで約 20 分 (2) 当日は盛岡駅と蒼前神社の間を無料シャトルバスが10 分間隔で運行 JR 盛岡駅発 (6:30 am - 8:25 am) 蒼前神社発 (9:50 am - 11:05 am) (3) 盛岡駅より岩手県交通バスで10 分 八幡宮前下車 Jun.14~Jun.16 Sapporo Matsuri or Annual Festival of Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, Sapporo, Hokkaido. The highlight of the festival comes on the 16th when four Mikoshi (portable shrines) and eight beautifully bedecked floats proceed from the Shrine to Odori Koen (park) in the city's busiest part from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Kagura (Shinto music and dance) is played from 3 pm to 4 pm on the 14th. On the 15th, Noh (classical masked drama) from 11:20 am to 12:50 pm, Japanese martial arts from 1 pm to 2:40 pm, Kagura from 2:50 pm to 4:50 pm, Gagaku (court music & dance) from 5 pm to 6 pm, Ohayashi (festival music) from 6 pm to 6:30 pm, and Ningyo-Joruri (puppet show) from 6:30 pm to 7 pm are scheduled to be demonstrated, all in front of Honden (main hall). Access : The Tozai Subway Line to Maruyama Koen Sta., and then walk 15 min to the Shrine. 北海道札幌市北海道神宮 札幌まつり ( 北海道神宮例祭 ) 最寄駅 : 北海道神宮へは 地下鉄東西線円山公園駅より徒歩 15 分 D. CHUBU 中部 Jun.2&Jun.3 Dontsuku Matsuri Festival is held at Inatori Onsen, Higashi-Izucho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Pref. On both days, various events are scheduled; Mikoshi (portable shrines) parading through the town from 7:10 pm to 8:40 pm, Taiko (Japanese drum beating) from 8:40 pm to 9 pm, and a fireworks display from 9:05 pm to 9:20 pm over Ikejiri Kaigan (seashore). Access : The Izu-Kyuko Railways to Izu-Inatori Sta., and then walk about 10 min. 静岡県賀茂郡東伊豆町稲取温泉 どんつく祭 最寄駅 : 伊豆急行伊豆稲取駅下車 徒歩 10 分 - 1 -

6 Jun.4~Jun.8 Otako-gassen or kite-fighting event is held on the riverbed of the Nakanokuchi River, Shirone, Niigata Pref., featuring thirteen huge kites flown by groups of citizens from 1 pm to 6 pm (to 5:30 pm on the 8th) during the event period. Access : (1)50 min. by bus bound for Katahigashi-eigyosho (via Shirone) from Niigata Kotsu Bus Terminal in front of JR Niigata Sta., and then get off at Noto Bus Stop (get off at Shirone Sho-mae Bus Stop on the 6th and 7th). (2)30 min. by taxi from Tsubame-sanjo Sta. on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line. 新潟県新潟市白根中ノ口川岸 大凧合戦 最寄駅 : (1)JR 新潟駅前の新潟交通バスターミナルより 潟東営業所行 ( 白根経由 ) のバスで50 分 能登バス停下車 (6 日と 7 日は 白根小前バス停下車 ) (2)JR 上越新幹線燕三条駅からタクシーで30 分 Jun.5 Atsuta Matsuri or Annual Festival of Atsuta Jingu Shrine known as Shobu-sai, Nagoya, Aichi Pref., features Kyudo (Japanese-style archery) from 9 am, Kendo (Japanese-style fencing) from 10 am, Kencha (tea-offering ceremony) held from 10 am to 11 am, Kenka (the ritual of dedicating flower arrangement) by Sogetsu school at Kitoden (hall) from 2 pm to 3 pm, Kagura (Shinto music and dance) from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Taiko (Japanese drum beating) from 6 pm to 6:30 pm, and Kento Makiwara (big altars lighted with 365 lanterns) from 6 pm to 9 pm, all in the precincts of the Shrine. A fireworks display is scheduled from 7:50 pm to 9 pm at Jingu Koen (park). When it rains, the fireworks display will be postponed until the 6th. Access : The Meitetsu Nagoya Line to Jingu-mae Sta. 愛知県名古屋市熱田神宮 熱田まつり ( 尚武祭 ) 熱田神宮例祭 最寄駅 : 名鉄名古屋線神宮前駅 Jun.5~Jun.7 Hyakumangoku Matsuri Festival, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref., features Hyakumangoku Parade of warriors, brass bands and a dragon dance, starting from Tsuzumi-mon in front of Kanazawa Sta. to Kanazawa Castle Koen (park) from 2 pm to 6:10 pm on the 6th. Other events are as follows: Kaga Yuzen Toro-nagashi (floating of lighted lanterns made of silk) set adrift on the Asano River from 7 pm to 9 pm on the 5th, Hyakumangoku Odori-nagashi (a dancing parade of dancers in Yukata garment) along the street (Route No.157) between Oyama Shrine and Katamachi Kosaten (intersection) from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on the 6th, a performance of local Japanese folk music & dances at Kanazawa Kageki-za (theater) from 10 am to 4 pm, and Takigi Noh (open-air torchlight Noh performance) at Kanazawa Castle Koen from 6:30 pm to 9 pm, both on the 7th. Access : 1) The JR Hokuriku Honsen Line to Kanazawa Sta., and then 10 min. & up by bus to Korinbo Bus Stop. 2) 5 min. & up by bus from Kanazawa Sta. to Hashibacho Bus Stop for the Asano River. Note : Taking a stroll is most advisable because of traffic congestion during the festival period. 石川県金沢市尾山神社金沢城公園金沢歌劇座 百万石まつり 最寄駅 : 1) JR 北陸本線金沢駅よりバスで10 分 ( 平時 ) 香林坊下車 2) 浅野川へは金沢駅よりバスで5 分 ( 平時 ) 橋場町下車 Jun.6~Jun.8 Otako-gassen or kite-fighting event is held at Nakanoshima in Nagaoka city, and Imamachi in Mitsuke city, both on the riverside of Kariyada River in Niigata Pref., from 1 pm to 5 pm (to 4 pm on the 8th) during the period. Access : The JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line to Nagaoka Sta. From there, 20 min. by bus for Higashi-sanjo Sta. or Bunsui-eki, and then get off at Imamachi-Ohashi Bus Stop. 新潟県長岡市猫興野中之島 新潟県見附市今町 大凧合戦 最寄駅 : JR 上越新幹線長岡駅より東三条駅行又は分水駅行きバスで20 分 今町大橋下車 Jun.15 Otaue Matsuri (Rice-planting Festival) at Kehi Shrine, Tsuruga, Fukui Pref., is held from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. Access :(1)The JR Hokuriku Honsen Line to Tsuruga Sta., and then walk 20 min. (2)By bus from JR Tsuruga Sta. to Jingu-mae Bus Stop. 福井県敦賀市気比神社 お田植まつり 最寄駅 : (1) JR 北陸本線敦賀駅より徒歩 20 分 (2) JR 敦賀駅よりバスで神宮前下車 - 2 -

7 Jun.30&Jul.1 Annual Festive Rites at Fuji Sengen Shrine, Fuji-Yoshida, and at Komitake Shrine on Yoshida-guchi 5th Station, Yamanashi Pref. On June 30th, Chinowa Shinji (Shinto rites) take place at Fuji Sengen Shrine at 3 pm, being followed by Omichi-Biraki, a ceremony to go through Torii gate praying for the safety of the climbers. On July 1st, Mt. Fuji Yama-biraki or the rites to mark the opening of Mt. Fuji to climbers start from 5 am at Komitake Shrine. After the ceremony, two Mikoshi (portable shrines), one of them with a shape of Mt. Fuji, are carried up starting from 5:20 am to the 6th Station. Access : (1)Fuji Sengen Shrine: The Fuji Kyuko Line to Fuji-Yoshida Sta., and then walk 20 min. (2)Komitake Shrine: The Fuji Kyuko Line to Kawaguchiko Sta., and then 55 min. by bus to Fuji-san Go-go-me (5th Station) Bus Stop. 山梨県富士浅間大社及び小御岳神社 富士山山開き 最寄駅 : (1) 富士浅間大社へは富士急行富士吉田駅より徒歩 20 分 (2) 小御岳神社へは富士急行河口湖駅よりバスで55 分 富士山 5 合目下車 E. KINKI 近畿 Jun.1 Kibune Matsuri Festival of Kibune Shrine, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. A parade of Mikoshi (portable shrine) can be seen from 1 pm to 6 pm in the neighborhood of the Shrine. Access : From Kyoto Sta., by municipal bus (Shibasu) No. 4 or 17 to Demachi-yanagi Sta., and change to the Eizan Dentetsu Railway to Kibune-guchi Sta., and then walk 30 min or take Kyoto Bus to Kibune Bus Stop. 京都市左京区貴船神社 貴船祭 最寄駅 : 京都駅から市バス4 番又は17 番で出町柳で下車し 叡山電鉄に乗り換え貴船口駅下車 そこから徒歩 30 分 又は京都バスで貴船下車 Jun.1&Jun.2 Takigi Noh (open-air torchlight Noh performance) in the precincts of Heian Shrine, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm on both days. The venue is open at 4:30 pm. Admission is \3,000 for an advance ticket available at ticket offices like Ticket Pia, or \4,000 (at the door on the day). The performance will be postponed in case of rain. Access : 20 min. by municipal bus (Shibasu) No. 5 from Kyoto Sta., and then get off at Kyoto Kaikan Bijutsukan-mae Bus Stop. 京都市左京区平安神宮 薪能 最寄駅 : 京都駅より市バスNo. 5で約 20 分 京都会館美術館前下車 Jun.3~Jun.7 Kaizan-ki at Mie-do Hall of Toshodaiji Temple, Nara. A wooden image of Ganjin Wajo (a National Treasure), and Fusuma-e (paintings on Fusuma, vertical rectangular panels which can slide from side to side to redefine spaces within a room) by a well-known artist, Kaii Higashiyama, both stored, are shown to the public from 9 am to 4 pm during the period. Admission is \ 1,100. Access : The Kintetsu Kashihara Line to Nishinokyo Sta., and then walk 10 min. Note : Ganjin Wajo ( ): Chinese Buddhist monk who introduced the Ritsu Sect of Buddhism to Japan. 奈良市唐招堤寺 開山忌 ( 鑑真和上坐像特別展 ) 最寄駅 : 近鉄橿原線西ノ京駅より徒歩 10 分 Jun.4~Jun.28 Hana-Shobu-no-kenka is a dedicating the best of iris flowers by Flower Association members to the Naiku Shin-en (Sacred Garden of Inner Shrine) of Ise Shrine, Ise, Mie Pref. The dedicated iris flowers are exhibited from 4 am to 7 pm daily during the period. Admission is free. Access :(1)1 hr. 30 min. by Limited Express of Kintetsu Railway to Uji Yamade Sta., and then 15 min. by bus to Naiku-mae Bus Stop. (2)JR Rapid Train (Kaisoku) "Mie" from Nagoya to Ise-shi Sta. From there, 15 min. by bus to Naiku-mae Bus Stop. 三重県伊勢市伊勢神宮 ( 内宮 ) 花菖蒲の献花 最寄駅 : (1) 名古屋より近鉄特急で1 時間半 宇治山田駅よりバスで 15 分 内宮前下車 (2)JR 快速 " みえ " で伊勢市駅まで行き そこからバスで15 分 内宮前下車 Jun.5 Heian Jingu Shin-en Muryo Kokai (opening Shin-en, the sacred garden to the public for free of charge exclusively on this day) is from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at Heian Shrine, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. The "Iris Garden" of this Shrine is noted for its magnificent iris flowers blooming. People can enjoy their splendid sight. Admission is \600 on any other days. Iris flowers will be usually in full bloom from around early June to mid-june. Access : 20 min. by municipal bus (Shibasu) No. 5 from Kyoto Sta., and then get off at Kyoto Kaikan Bijutsukan-mae Bus Stop. 京都市左京区平安神宮神苑 平安神宮神苑無料公開 最寄駅 : 京都駅より市バスNo. 5で約 20 分 京都会館美術館前下車 - 3 -

8 Jun.10 Otaue-sai (Rice-planting Festival) at Fushimi Inari Shrine, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, features Ota-mai Kagura (Shinto music & dance) from 1 pm to around 1:30 pm, and the ceremony in which priests and groups of worshipers in traditional farmers' costumes transplant rice seedlings singing songs to the tune of traditional music in the sacred rice paddy of the Shrine at around 2 pm. Access : The JR Nara Line from Kyoto to Inari Sta., and then walk 7 min. 京都市伏見区伏見稲荷大社 御田植祭 最寄駅 : 京都よりJR 奈良線で稲荷駅下車 徒歩 7 分 Jun.14 Otaue-Shinji (Rice-planting Rites) at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka. Several women ceremoniously transplant rice seedlings in the Shrine's paddy field singing rice-planting songs to the tune of traditional music from 1 pm to around 3:30 pm. Access : 10 min. by the Nankai Honsen Line from Namba Sta. to Sumiyoshi Taisha Sta., and then walk 5 min. 大阪市住吉区住吉大社 御田植神事 最寄駅 : 難波駅から南海本線で10 分 住吉大社駅下車 徒歩 5 分 Jun.15 Annual Festival of Yasaka Shrine, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. A performance of Azuma Asobi (an elegant court dance of the Heian period) is given from 10 am to 10:20 am. Access : From JR Kyoto Sta., take a municipal bus (Shibasu) No. 206, and then get off at Gion Bus Stop. 京都市東山区八坂神社 八坂神社例祭 最寄駅 : 京都駅より市バスNo. 206 祇園下車 Jun.17 Saigusa Matsuri (Lily Festival) at Isagawa Shrine, Nara. This elegant festival has a 1,200-year history. The ritual of dedicating flowers to the Shrine starts from 10:30 am. A parade of women and children in white ancient costume holding lilies in their hands proceeds on the city's main streets from 1:30 pm to around 3 pm. Access : Kintetsu Nara Sta. on the Kintetsu Nara Line, and then walk 5 min. 奈良市本子守町率川神社 三枝祭 / ゆりまつり 最寄駅 : 近鉄奈良駅より徒歩 5 分 Jun.19~Jun.21 Antique Grand Fair at PULSE PLAZA, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, is held from 10 am to 5 pm every day during the fair period. Admission is free. Access : The Kintetsu Kyoto Line or the Karasuma Subway Line from Kyoto to Takeda Sta., and then walk 15 min. (Shuttle buses from West Exit of Takeda Sta. to the fair site are available during the fair period.) 京都市伏見区パルスプラザ 京都大骨董祭 最寄駅 : 京都駅より近鉄京都線又は地下鉄烏丸線竹田駅下車 徒歩 15 分 ( 期間中は竹田駅西口より会場までシャトルバス運行 ) Jun.20 Takekiri-Eshiki (Bamboo-cutting Ceremony) at Kuramadera Temple, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, takes place from 2 pm to 3 pm. Two groups of four men in white robes compete against each other in quickly cutting long bamboo poles (likened to big serpents) into three pieces with sharp blades. Access : The Eizan Dentetsu Kurama Line to Kurama Sta., and then walk min. 京都市左京区鞍馬寺 竹伐り会式 最寄駅 : 叡山電鉄鞍馬線鞍馬駅下車 徒歩 20~30 分 Jun.24 Izawano-miya Otaue-shiki or Rice-planting Rites, designated as an Intangible Cultural Property, are conducted at Izawano-miya Shrine, Isobe-machi, Shima, Mie Pref. In the sacred paddy field of the Shrine, parishioners in traditional attire transplant rice seedlings, praying for bumper crop, from around 10 am to 4 pm. Access :(1)The Kintetsu Shima Line to Kaminogo Sta., and then walk 5 min. (2)2 hrs. by Kintetsu Line's Limited Express from Nagoya to Shima-Isobe Sta., and then walk 25 min. 三重県志摩市磯部町伊雑宮 伊雑宮御田植式 最寄駅 : (1) 近鉄志摩線上之郷駅より徒歩 5 分 (2) 名古屋より近鉄特急で2 時間 志摩磯部駅より徒歩 25 分 Jun.30~Jul.2 Aizen Matsuri Festival at Aizen-do Shoman-in Temple, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, features a parade of women in Hoe-kago (palanquins) carried by men, escorted by other women in yukata (cotton kimono) from 2 pm to 4 pm on June 30th. Geino Taikai (featuring Japanese folk dance, songs and drum beating) is held from 6 pm to 10 pm daily during the festival period. Access : 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 愛染祭 最寄駅 : 地下鉄谷町線四天王寺前夕陽丘駅より徒歩 2 分 - 4 -

9 I. Ukai, Cormorant Fishing May.11~Oct.15 Nagaragawa Ukai, Nagara River, Gifu Pref. Period of time: May 11th - Oct. 15th (except Jul. 25th and Aug. 1st). Departure time: 7:15 pm (lasting until 8:30 pm). Charge: \3,000 (without meal) for weekdays, \3,300 (without meal) for Sat., Sun. and national holidays. Reservation: Please call (Gifu City Ukai Kanransen Jimusho) in Japanese, or reserve through JTB (travel agency). Cormorant fishing is an ancient method of catching Ayu (sweetfish or trout-like fish) handling trained cormorants. This takes place at night under the light of 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 or when the water is excessively muddy. Access : The JR Tokaido Honsen Line to Gifu Sta. From there, 15 min. by bus to Nagaragawa-bashi Bus Stop. Note : Please come to the pier earlier than the departure time. 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 Jun.1~Oct.15 Kisogawa Ukai, Kiso River, Aichi Pref. Period of time: Jun. 1st - Oct. 15th, Jun. 1st - Aug. 31st (departure time: 6 pm), Sep. 1st - Oct. 15th (departure time: 5:30 pm). Charge: \2,500 (Jun. 1st - Jun. 30th & Sep. 1st - Oct. 15th), \2,800 (Jul. 1st - Aug. 31st) without meal each. Reservation: Please call (Kisogawa Kanko) in Japanese, or reserve through major travel agencies, which can also make a hotel reservation, if you would like. Access : The Meitetsu Inuyama Line to Inuyama-Yuen Sta., and then walk 2 min. Note : Please come to the pier a little earlier than the departure time. 愛知県木曽川 木曽川鵜飼 最寄駅 : 名鉄犬山線犬山遊園駅より徒歩 2 分 Jun.13~Sep.27 Ujigawa Ukai, Uji River, Kyoto Pref. Period of time: Jun. 13th - Sep. 27th (departure time: 6:30 pm - 7 pm). Charge: \1,800 (child: \900) without meal. No reservation is necessary unless you charter a boat. Access : (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. Note : Please come to the pier by 6 pm. 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 - 5 -