Calendar of Events
June 2024
Notes:
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2. Dates, times and functions are subject to change without notice. Especially schedule of outdoor events and flower festival may change due to the weather.
3. The access shows only major route. Please refer to following URL for alternative transportation from the station where you want to start.
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4. Japanese words appearing in the column provide the name of the event, the place and access for you to point out to Japanese passerby when you need help.
5. Please refer to URL (basically in Japanese) for each event. If you have further questions, please call TIC, JNTO at following number.
TIC, JNTO

Tel : (03)-3201-3331

from overseas +81 3 3201 3331

Glossary：

Horen

Palanquin

Special Remarks:
Dates and Times are shown as follows which is common in Japan.

KaguraShinto dance with music

Dates : M/DApril 3 ⇒ 4/3

Matsuri

Festival, Event

Time : 24 hours system

8:00am ⇒ 8:00

Noh

Traditional masked drama

8:00pm ⇒ 20:00

Tsuyu 梅雨
Tsuyu is the rainy season in early summer in Japan. It usually
starts around the beginning of June and ends in mid-July.
Hokkaido, the northern part of Japan, is least affected by Tsuyu.
梅雨 - Tsuyu literally means plum rain. One of the reasons is that
Tsuyu occurs when plums are ripening.

Ukai 鵜飼
Cormorant fishing, an ancient method of catching Ayu (sweetfish
or trout-like fish), handling cormorants.
This usually takes place at night under the blazing torches
fastened to the prows of fishing boats from May until October.

<<<All event information is subject to change. Please be sure to check the latest information in advance.>>>Region

Dates

Pref.

City

Venue

Event

Summary

AccessURL

Summary:
Annual Festival of the shrine. The highlight of this festival is a parade of four
Horen , eight beautifully bedecked floats and over 1,000 people in traditional attire.

Hokkaido
6/14
北海道

～

6/16

Hokkaido
北海道

Sapporo札幌市

Hokkaido-jingu
Shrineand others
北海道神宮
ほか

Sapporo Matsuri(Hokkaido-jingu
Reisai)
札幌まつり(北海道神宮例祭)

Schedule & Key events:●6/14
10:00-21:00 Various performances including Taiko (Japanese drum), Kagura andJapanese dance●6/15
11:00-20:00 Various performances including Noh , Kagura and Gagaku (court
music)●6/16
9:00-16:50 Parade along the city's main streets to the shrine©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

JR Chitose Line to Sapporo
Sta. From there, takeNamboku Subway Line to O- JR千歳線札幌駅より地下鉄南北線 http://www.ho
dori Sta., and change to Tozai で大通駅にて地下鉄東西線に乗り換 kkaidojingu.or.j
Subway Line to Maruyamaえ円山公園駅下車、徒歩15分
pkoen Sta., and then walk 15
min.

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RegionTohoku東北

Tohoku
東北

Dates

Iwate
岩手県

6/8

6/8

Pref.

～

6/9

Miyagi
宮城県

City

Takizawa
滝沢市
Morioka
盛岡市

Sendai
仙台市

Venue

Event

Onikoshi Sozenjinja Shrine,
Morioka
Chagu-chagu
Hachiman-gu
ShrineUmakkoand others
チャグチャグ馬コ
鬼越蒼前神社、
盛岡八幡宮
ほか

Sendai仙台市

Tohoku Kizuna
Matsuri 2024
Sendai
東北絆まつり 2024
仙台

Summary

AccessURL

Onikoshi Sozen-jinja Shrine:
JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line toSummary:
鬼越蒼前神社:
Horse Festival, designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Morioka Sta. From there, take JR東北新幹線盛岡駅よりタクシーでtaxi (40 min.) or shuttle bus
Properties. About 60 of colorfully decorated horses are led by their proud owners,
40分又はシャトルバス※下車、徒歩
https://www.o※, and then walk 20 min.
who pray for long life of their horses.
20分
dette.or.jp/?p=※every 10 min. (500JPY)
1351※10分間隔で運行（500円）
Schedule & Key events:from Morioka Sta. (6:40盛岡駅発 (6:40 -8:55)、
9:30-13:55 Parade from Onikoshi Sozen-jinja Shrine to Morioka Hachiman-gu
8:55),
ビックルーフ滝沢発 (9:50-11:00)
Shrinefrom Big Roof Takizawa(9:50-11:00)

Summary:
Special event, held with the intention of encouraging Tohoku District's people tocheer up, because the Tohoku District suffered extensive damage from theearthquake and tsunami on the March 11, 2011. While Tohoku has made progress
in its recovery, it is facing new challenges as its population declines, the birthrate
declines, and the aging population progresses faster than the rest of the country.
This event is to once again strengthen the unity of the six cities, and move forward
toward the development of a vibrant Tohoku region. Six major festivals from eachof six prefectures in Tohoku District will participate in the parade, and related
events are held at many sites in the city.
JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line toSix major festivals are Aomori Pref : Nebuta Matsuri, Akita Pref : Kanto Matsuri,
Iwate Pref : Morioka Sansa Odori, Yamagata Pref : Hanagasa Matsuri, Miyagi Pref :Sendai Tanabata Matsuri, Fukushima Pref : Waraji Matsuri

Sendai Sta., and then walk 5min.

http://tohokuJR東北新幹線仙台駅下車、徒歩5
kizunamatsuri.j
分p/Schedule & Key events:●6/8
10:00-20:00
Various Local performing arts in the city
●6/9
10:00-17:00
Various Local performing arts in the city
13:30-16:00
Parade along the city's main streets©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

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Region

Chubu
中部

Dates

5/11

～

10/15

Pref.

Gifu
岐阜県

City

Gifu
岐阜市

Venue

Nagara River
長良川

Event

AccessSummary

URL

Summary:
Cormorant fishing, an ancient method of catching Ayu (sweetfish or trout-like fish),handling trained cormorants. It will be held every day during the period except on
the night of the full moon (9/17 this year) or when the water is excessively muddy. JR Tokaido Honsen Line tohttps://www.u
Nagaragawa Ukai Fee is 3,200 JPY or 3,500 JPY without meal. For reservation, please call 058-262JR東海道本線岐阜駅よりバスで20
Gifu Sta. From there, takekai長良川鵜飼
bus to Nagara-bashi Bus Stop 分長良橋下車
0104 (Gifu City Ukai Kanransen Jimusho), or reserve through the website.

gifucity.jp/ukai/(20 min.)

Schedule & Key events:●daily19:45-20:30 (Departure time: 18:15, 18:45, 19:15)

Chubu
中部

6/1

～

Shizuoka
6/30
静岡県

Shimoda下田市

Shimoda Park
下田公園

Ajisai Matsuri
あじさい祭

Summary:More than 3 million hydrangeas are blooming at Shimoda Park with a panoramicview of Shimoda Port. During "Hydrangeas Festival", many interesting events will
be held. It is a best season to eat Kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) rich in fat during
the spring and summer. In Shimoda where the number of unloading Kinmedai isthe largest in Japan, you can enjoy different kinds of Kinmedai dishes. If it rains,
Shimoda Daiko (Japanese drum) will be cancelled.
Schedule & Key events:●6/1, 9 & 16
10:00-, 11:15- & 12:30-

From JR Tokyo Sta., take JR
Limited Express "Odoriko" toIzu-Kyu Shimoda Sta., andthen walk 20 min.

6/1

～

Aichi
10/15
愛知県

Inuyama
犬山市

Kiso River
木曽川

Kisogawa Ukai
木曽川鵜飼

http://www.shi
modacity.info/ajisai

Shimoda Daiko

Summary:
Cormorant fishing. Fee is 3,500JPY without meal. There are also lunch cruise every
Mon., Fri., Sat. and Sun. For reservation, please call 0568-61-2727 (Kisogawa
JR Tokaido Shinkansen Line
Kanko) or reserve through the website.
Chubu
中部

JR東京駅よりJR特急”踊り子”で伊豆急下田駅下車、徒歩20分

Schedule & Key events:●6/1-8/31
19:30-20:15●9/1-10/15 19:00-19:45
Lunch Cruise (every Mon., Fri., Sat. & Sun.)
13:00-13:50©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

to Nagoya Sta. From there,
take Meitetsu Inuyama Line
to Inuyama-Yuen Sta. (EastExit), and then walk 3 min.

JR東海道新幹線名古屋駅より名鉄
https://kisogaw
犬山線で犬山遊園駅下車 (東口)、a-ukai.jp
徒歩3分

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Region

Chubu
中部

Chubu
中部

Dates

Aichi
愛知県

6/5

6/30

Pref.

～

7/1

City

Nagoya名古屋市

Venue

Atsuta-jingu
Shrine,Jingu Park
熱田神宮、
神宮公園

Event

Atsuta Matsuri(Atsuta-jingu
Reisai)
熱田まつり(熱田神宮例祭)

Kitaguchi Hongu
Fuji Sengen-jinja
Shrine,FujiFujisan KaizanYamanashi
Komitake-jinja
Yoshidasai
山梨県
Shrine
富士吉田市
富士山開山祭
北口本宮富士浅間神社、
小御嶽神社

Summary

Hokuriku
北陸

5/31

～

6/2

Ishikawa
石川県

URL

Summary:
Atsuta-jingu Shrine:
Annual Festival of the shrine. This festival features various performances such as
JR Tokaido Shinkansen Line
Kyudo (Japanese-style archery), Kendo (Japanese-style fencing), Atsuta-Kagura(Shinto dance with music) and Taiko (Japanese drum). If it rains, fireworks display to Nagoya Sta. From there,
takewill be postponed until 6/6.
Schedule & Key events:
10:00Ritual pray and various performances in the precincts of the shrine
17:30-20:30 Five Kento Makiwara (huge altars with 365 lanterns each) light up
beside the Torii gates of the shrine
19:40-20:30 Fireworks display at Jingu Park

熱田神宮：
JR東海道新幹線名古屋駅よりhttps://www.at(1) JR Tokaido Honsen Line to (1) JR東海道本線で熱田駅下車、
sutajingu.or.jp/
Atsuta Sta., and then walk 8 徒歩8分
jingu/
min.
(2) 名鉄名古屋本線で神宮前駅下(2) Meitetsu Nagoya Honsen 車、徒歩3分
Line to Jingu-mae Sta., andthen walk 3 min.

Summary:
Ceremonies held at two shrines to open the official climbing season of Mt. Fuji - the (1) Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji
highest mountain in Japan, 3,776 meters high above sea level. Shinto rites feature Sengen-jinja Shrine:
Omichi-Biraki - a ceremony of going through Torii Gate by the priests praying for Fuji-Kyuko Line to Fujisan-eki(1) 北口本宮富士浅間神社:
the safety of the climbers.
Sta., and then walk 20 min.
Schedule & Key events:●6/30 at Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine
15:00- Shinto rites●7/1 at Komitake-jinja Shrine on the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji Yoshida-guchi trail
10:00- Shinto rites and parade of Mikoshi

Kanazawa Sta.,
Kanazawa-jo
ParkKanazawa
and others
金沢市
金沢駅、
金沢城公園
ほか

Access

富士急行線富士山駅より徒歩20分
https://fujiyosh(2) Komitake-jinja Shrine:(2) 小御嶽神社:
Fuji-Kyuko Line to Fujisan-eki
ida.net/富士急行線富士山駅又は河口湖駅
Sta. or Kawaguchiko Sta.
よりバスで55分富士山5合目下車
From there, take bus to Fujisan Go-go-me (5th Station)
Bus Stop (55 min.)

Summary:Festival in commemoration of the feudal lord "Maeda Toshiie (1538-1599)" whobuilt the foundation of Kanazawa city. The highlight of this festival is
Hyakumangoku Gyoretsu (a long pageant) in which Shishimai (lion dance), Kagatobi (acrobatics on ladder by firefighters), sacred Horen and warriors parade.
Kanazawa
Hyakumangoku
Matsuri
金沢百万石まつり

Schedule & Key events:●6/1
14:00-18:00 Hyakumangoku Gyoretsu from Kanazawa Sta. through the city's
main streets to Kanazawa-jo Park
18:00-20:00 Hyakumangoku Odori-nagashi (a parade of dancers in Yukata ,cotton kimono) on Route No. 157
19:00-21:00 Takigi Noh (open-air torchlight Noh ) performance in Kanazawa-joPark©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

JR Hokuriku Shinkansen Line
to Kanazawa Sta.

JR北陸新幹線金沢駅下車

https://100ma
ngoku.net/inde
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RegionHokuriku
北陸

Kinki
近畿

Kinki
近畿

Kinki
近畿

Dates

6/6

～

Niigata
6/10
新潟県

Kyoto
京都府

6/1

6/1

6/5

Pref.

～

～

6/2

6/7

Kyoto
京都府

Nara
奈良県

City

Shirone,Minamiku,
Niigata
新潟市
南区
白根

Venue

Nakanokuchi
River
中ノ口川岸

Sakyo-ku,
Kifune-jinja
Kyoto
Shrine
京都市
貴船神社
左京区

Sakyo-ku,
Heian-jingu
Kyoto
Shrine
京都市
平安神宮
左京区

Nara
奈良市

Toshodai-ji
Temple
唐招堤寺

Event

Shirone Otakogassen
白根大凧合戦

Kifune Matsuri
貴船祭

Summary
Summary:
Kite-fighting event with 13 huge kites flown by groups of citizens, held on theriverbeds of Nakanokuchi River. Hours are subject to change depending on thewind conditions.
Schedule & Key events:●6/6-6/9
13:00-18:00●6/10
13:00-17:30

Summary:
Annual Festival of the shrine. The highlight of this festival is Izumo Kagura (aspectacular Shinto dance slaughtering giant serpents) performance.
Schedule & Key events:
13:30- Parade of Mikoshi (portable shrine) from the shrine
15:00- Izumo Kagura performance

AccessURL(1) JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line
to Niigata Sta. From there,(1) JR上越新幹線新潟駅より新潟take Niigata Kotsu bus to
Shironesho-mae (temporary) 交通バスで白根小前（臨時）下車 http://www.shi
Bus Stop(2) JR上越新幹線燕三条駅よりタク ronekankou.jp(2) JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line シーで30分
to Tsubame-sanjo Sta. From
there, take taxi (30 min.)From JR Kyoto Sta., takemunicipal bus No. 17 to
Demachi-yanagi Bus Stop,and change to Eizan KuramaLine to Kibune-guchi Sta.
From there,(1) walk 30 min.
(2) take Kyoto bus No. 33 to
Kibune Bus Stop, and thenwalk 6 min.

JR京都駅より市バスNo.17で出町柳下車、叡山鞍馬線に乗り換え貴船 https://ja.kyoto
口駅下車、.travel/event/si(1) 徒歩30分
ngle.php?event(2) 京都バスNo.33で貴船下車、 _id=4455
徒歩6分(1) From JR Kyoto Sta., take
Summary:
Takigi Noh (open-air torchlight Noh ) performance. Day tickets (5,000JPY each) are municipal bus No. 5 to(1) JR京都駅より市バスNo. 5で30
Okazaki-koen・ Bijutsukan・
sold at the door on the day. If it rains, the performance will be held in the Rohm
分、岡崎公園・美術館・平安神宮前 http://www.ky
Kyoto Takigi Noh
Heianjingu-mae Bus Stop (30下車、徒歩5分
otoTheatre Kyoto Main Hall.
京都薪能

Schedule & Key events:●daily 18:00-20:40

Summary:
A wooden image of "Ganjin Wajo" (688-763： a National Treasure), Chinese
Buddhist monk who introduced the Ritsu Sect of Buddhism to Japan, is shown to
Ganjin Wajo zazo
the public at Mieido Hall of the temple. Admission is 2,000JPY. Last entry is at
Tokubetsu Kaihi
15:00. 150 numbered tickets will be issued per hour.
鑑真和上坐像特別開扉

Schedule & Key events:●6/5
10:00-16:00●6/6 & 7
9:00-16:00©2024 Japan National Tourism Organizationmin.) and then walk 5 min.
(2) Tozai Subway Line to
Higashiyama Sta., and thenwalk 10 min.

(2) 地下鉄東西線東山駅より徒歩10分

nohgaku.or.jp/(1) JR Tokaido ShinkansenLine to Kyoto Sta. From
there, take Kintetsu Kashihara (1) JR東海道新幹線京都駅より近Line to Nishinokyo Sta., and 鉄橿原線で西ノ京駅下車、徒歩10https://toshoda
then walk 10 min.
分
iji.jp/about_su(2) JR Nara Line to Nara Sta. (2) JR奈良線奈良駅より奈良交通
mmer.html
From there, take Nara Kotsu バス奈良県総合医療センター行で17
Bus (for Nara-ken-sogo-iryo- 分、唐招提寺下車
center) to Toshodaiji Bus Stop
(17 min.)

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Region

Kinki
近畿

Kinki
近畿

Kinki
近畿

Kinki
近畿

Dates

6/7

6/10

6/14

6/15

Pref.

Kyoto
京都府

Kyoto
京都府

Osaka
大阪府

Kyoto
京都府

City

Sakyo-ku,
Kyoto
京都市
左京区

Fushimiku,
Kyoto
京都市
伏見区

Venue

Heian-jingu
Shrine Shin-en
平安神宮
神苑

Fushimi Inari
Taisha Shrine
伏見稲荷大社

Summary

Summary:
Opening Shin-en (the sacred garden) at the shrine to the public for free of charge.
Heian-jingu ShinThe "Iris Garden" with 2,000 roots in the shrine is noted for its magnificienten Muryo Kokai
flowering in this season.
平安神宮神苑
無料公開

Taue Sai
田植祭

Schedule & Key events:
8:30-16:30

Summary:
Rice-planting Festival. Priests and groups of worshipers in traditional farmers'
costumes plant rice seedlings in the shrine's paddy field, to the tune of traditionalmusic and songs of Ota-mai Kagura performed beside.
Schedule & Key events:
13:00-

Sumiyoshi
Sumiyoshi
-ku,
Osaka
Taisha Shrine
大阪市
住吉大社
住吉区

Higashiya
ma-ku,
Kyoto
京都市
東山区

Event

Yasaka-jinja
Shrine
八坂神社

Otaue-Shinji
御田植神事

Summary:
Rice-planting Rites, designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk
Cultural Properties. Women ceremoniously plant rice seedlings in the shrine's
paddy field to the tune of traditional music and songs.
Schedule & Key events:
13:00-15:30
Ritual pray at the shrine and rice-planting at the paddy fieldYasaka-jinja
Reisai
八坂神社例祭Summary:
Annual Festival of the shrine. The highlight of this festival is Azuma Asobi , agraceful court dance of Heian period (794-1185).
Schedule & Key events:
10:00-11:00 Azuma Asobi on the Buden stage, following the ritual©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

AccessURL(1) From JR Kyoto Sta., takemunicipal bus No. 5 to
Okazaki-koen・ Bijutsukan・Heianjingu-mae Bus Stop (30min.), and then walk 5 min.
(2) Tozai Subway Line to
Higashiyama Sta., and thenwalk 10 min.

(1) JR京都駅より市バスNo. 5で30
https://ja.kyoto
分、岡崎公園・美術館・平安神宮前.travel/event/si
下車、徒歩5分
ngle.php?event(2) 地下鉄東西線東山駅より徒歩_id=6626
10分(1) JR Nara Line to Inari Sta.
(2) Keihan Honsen Line to
Fushimi Inari Sta., and thenwalk 5 min.

https://ja.kyoto(1) JR奈良線稲荷駅下車.travel/event/si(2) 京阪本線伏見稲荷駅より徒歩5ngle.php?event
分_id=4877

JR Osaka Kanjo-sen Line to
http://www.su
Shin Imamiya Sta. From
JR大阪環状線新今宮駅より南海本
there, take Nankai Honsen
miyoshitaisha.n
線で住吉大社駅下車、徒歩3分
Line to Sumiyoshi Taisha Sta.,etand then walk 3 min.

(1) From JR Kyoto Sta., takemunicipal bus No. 206 to Gion (1) JR京都駅より市バスNo. 206で https://ja.kyoto
Bus Stop
祇園下車.travel/event/si(2) Keihan Honsen Line to(2) 京阪本線祇園四条駅より徒歩5 ngle.php?event
Gion Shijo Sta., and then walk 分_id=4462
5 min.

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Region

Kinki
近畿

Kinki
近畿

Kinki
近畿

Kinki
近畿

Dates

Nara
奈良県

6/17

Kyoto
京都府

6/20

Mie
三重県

6/24

6/28

Pref.

～

Kyoto
6/30
京都府

City

Venue

Honkomori Isagawa-jinja-cho,ShrineNara
and others
奈良市
率川神社
本子守町
ほか

Sakyo-ku,
Kurama-dera
Kyoto
Temple
京都市
鞍馬寺
左京区

Izawano-miya
Isobe-cho,
ShrineShimaand others
志摩市
伊雑宮
磯部町
ほか

Fushimiku,
Kyoto
京都市
伏見区

Kyoto Pulse
Plaza
京都パルスプラザ

Event

Saikusa-no
Matsuri(Yuri Matsuri)
三枝祭(ゆりまつり)Takekiri-Eshiki
竹伐り会式

Summary:
Lily Festival, with a long and distinguished history, originates in warding off
epidemics occurred very often in ancient times. Women and children in white
ancient costume with lilies in their hands proceed onto the streets.
Schedule & Key events:
10:30- Ritual pray in which priests dedicate lilies to the shrine and young womenin traditional costumes dance holding lilies
13:15- Procession in the neighborhood of the shrine

Summary:
Bamboo-cutting Ceremony. Two groups of four men in white robes compete
against each other in quickly cutting each long bamboo pole (likened to a big
serpent) into six pieces with sharp blades. Admission fee to the temple is 500 JPY.
Schedule & Key events:
14:00-15:00

Izawano-miyaOtaue-Matsuri
伊雑宮御田植祭

URL

JR Nara Line to Nara Sta. or
Kintetsu Nara Line to Kintetsu JR奈良線奈良駅又は近鉄奈良線
Nara Sta., and then walk 7
近鉄奈良駅より徒歩7分
min.

https://narashi
kanko.or.jp/eve
nt/saikusamats
uri_isagawajinjya/

From JR Kyoto Sta., takemunicipal bus No. 17 to
Demachi-yanagi Bus Stop,and change to Eizan KuramaLine to Kurama Sta.
From there,(1) walk 30 min.
(2) take cablecar to Tahoto
Sta. (2min.), and then walk
10 min.

JR京都駅より市バスNo.17で出町柳下車、叡山鞍馬線に乗り換え鞍馬 https://ja.kyoto
駅下車、.travel/event/si(1) 徒歩30分
ngle.php?event(2) ケーブルカーで2分多宝塔駅下 _id=4446
車、徒歩10分

Summary:
Rice-planting Rites, designated as one of National Important Intangible Folk
Cultural Properties. Parishioners in traditional attire transplant rice seedlings to the
JR Sangu Line to Toba Sta.
tune of music in the sacred paddy field of the shrine, praying for bumper crops ofFrom there, take Kintetsu
this year.
Schedule & Key events:
11:00Rice-planting at the paddy field
15:00-17:00 Return dancing from the paddy field to the shrine

Kyoto Antique
Fair
京都アンティークフェア

AccessSummary

https://www.is
JR参宮線鳥羽駅より近鉄志摩線で ejingu.or.jp/ritu
Shima Line to Kaminogo Sta., 上之郷駅下車、徒歩3分
al/calendar/202
and then walk 3 min.
406#adSummary:
Kintetsu Kyoto Line orGrand Antique Fair with over 300 dealers from around the world. Admission is free. Karasuma Subway Line to
Schedule & Key events:●6/28 & 29 10:00-17:00●6/30
10:00-16:00©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

近鉄京都線又は地下鉄烏丸線竹田 http://www.pul
Takeda Sta., and then
駅より
seplaza.jp/even(1) walk 15 min.
(1) 徒歩15分
t/index.php?y=(2) take free shuttle bus from (2) 西口より無料シャトルバスで5分 2024&m=6
West Exit (5 min.)7/7

Calendar of Events
June 2024
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. ©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization
2. Dates, times and functions are subject to change without notice. Especially schedule of outdoor events and flower festival may change due to the weather.
3. The access shows only major route. Please refer to following URL for alternative transportation from the station where you want to start.
https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
4. Japanese words appearing in the column provide the name of the event, the place and access for you to point out to Japanese passerby when you need help.
5. Please refer to URL (basically in Japanese) for each event. If you have further questions, please call TIC, JNTO at following number.
TIC, JNTO

Tel : (03)-3201-3331

from overseas +81 3 3201 3331

Glossary：
Koto

Japanese harp

Matsuri

Festival, Event

MikoshiPortable shrine

Special Remarks:
Dates and Times are shown as follows which is common in Japan.

NodateOpen air tea ceremonyDates : M/DApril 3 ⇒ 4/3

Taiko

Japanese drumTime : 24 hours system

8:00am ⇒ 8:00
8:00pm ⇒ 20:00

Tsuyu 梅雨
Tsuyu is the rainy season in early summer in Japan. It usually
starts around the beginning of June and ends in mid-July.
Hokkaido, the northern part of Japan, is least affected by Tsuyu.
梅雨 - Tsuyu literally means plum rain. One of the reasons is that
Tsuyu occurs when plums are ripening.

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Summary:
Shobu (iris) Flower Festival, held in Horikiri Shobuen and Mizumoto Park. Various
events are scheduled during the festival period.

Tokyo
東京

5/27

～

6/16

Tokyo
東京都

Horikiri Shobuen,
KatsushikaKatsushika
Mizumoto Parkku
Shobu Matsuri
堀切菖蒲園、
葛飾区
葛飾菖蒲まつり
水元公園

Schedule & Key events:
Horikiri Shobuen●6/2
10:00- & 15:15Taiko performance
10:00Nodate●6/7 & 6/8
19:00-21:00
Flowers are lit up●6/9
9:30-15:00
Shobu Matsuri Parade in the neighborhood of the park
Mizumoto Park
●6/2,8,9,15 & 16
10:00-(1) Horikiri Shobuen：
Keisei Line to HorikiriShobuen Sta., and then walk(1) 堀切菖蒲園：
10 min.
京成線堀切菖蒲園駅より徒歩10分 https://www.ka(2) Mizumoto Park：(2) 水元公園：
tsushikaJR Joban Line to Kanamachi
JR常磐線金町駅又は京成金町線 kanko.com/new
Sta. or Keisei Kanamachi Line
京成金町駅よりバスで水元公園下 s/1248.html
to Keisei Kanamachi Sta.
車徒歩7分
From there, take bus to
Mizumoto Koen Bus Stop, andthen walk 7 min.

Various events©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

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Summary:
Annual Festival of the shrine. The highlight of this festival is a parade of Mikoshi in(1) Tokyo Metro Marunouchi
the neighborhood of the shrine. Open-air stalls are set up on 6/1 & 2.
Tokyo
東京

5/31

～

6/3

Tokyo
東京都

Shinjukuku
新宿区Suga-jinja
Suga-jinja Shrine
Reitaisai
須賀神社
須賀神社例大祭

Schedule & Key events:●6/1
17:00Taiko performance
18:00Dragon Dance●6/2
8:00-21:00 Parade of Mikoshi

Line to Yotsuya-sanchome
Sta. (M11), and then walk 7min.
(2) JR Chuo or Sobu Line to
Yotsuya Sta., and then walk
10 min.

(1) 東京メトロ丸の内線四谷三丁
https://sugajinj
目駅より徒歩7分
ya.or.jp/annual_(2) JR中央線又は総武線四ツ谷駅
event/#reitaisai
より徒歩10分

Summary:
Annual Festival of the shrine. The most spectacular scene comes when Mikoshi iscarried up very steep stairs in the shrine after the parade.

Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

6/7

6/7

～

～

6/9

6/9

Tokyo
東京都

Tokyo
東京都

Shinagawa-jinja
ShinagawaShrine andkuothers
品川区
品川神社ほかTaito-ku
台東区

Torikoe-jinja
Shrine andothers
鳥越神社ほかShinagawa-jinja
Reitaisai
品川神社例大祭

Torikoe Matsuri
鳥越祭

Schedule & Key events:
Shinagawa-jinja Shrine●6/8 14:30Parade of Mikoshi carried by children in theneighborhood of Shinagawa-jinja Shrine
16:30Parade of Mikoshi carried by townspeople in theneighborhood of Shinagawa-jinja Shrine●6/9
8:00Parade of Mikoshi and Horen (palanquin) in theneighborhood of Shinagawa-jinja Shrine
10:00-20:00
Satokagura (Shinto dance with music) at Kaguraden Hall
19:30Mikoshi is carried up 53 steps in shrine
Summary:
Annual Festival of the shrine. The highlight of this festival is a parade of Mikoshi
including the shrine's Sengan-Mikoshi, weighing about 4 tons, carried bytownspeople. The paper lanterns on Mikoshi are lit up in the evening, and parade
will reach the climax.
Schedule & Key events:●6/9 6:50-21:00 Parade of Sengan-Mikoshi

Tokyo
東京

6/7

～

6/10

Tokyo
東京都

Chuo-ku
中央区

Namiyoke InariTsukiji Shishi
jinja Shrine andMatsuriothers
つきじ獅子祭
波除稲荷神社ほか

Summary:
Annual Festival of the shrine. The highlight of this festival is a parade of Mikoshi,
weighting about 4 tons. Open-air stalls are set up 6/8 & 9.
Schedule & Key events:●6/8 9:00Satokagura (Shinto dance with music) in the main hall
●6/9 9:00-15:30 Parade of Mikoshi on the main streets of Tsukiji area

©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization

Keikyu Line to Shin-Bamba
Sta., and then walk 1 min.

京急線新馬場駅より徒歩1分

https://shinaga
wajinja.tokyo/information/info_
post/240502.php(1) Toei Asakusa Subway Line
(1) 都営地下鉄浅草線蔵前駅より
to Kuramae Sta. (A17), andhttps://www.fac
then walk 6 min.
徒歩6分
ebook.com/torik(2) JR Sobu Line to(2) JR総武線浅草橋駅より徒歩8oejAsakusabashi Sta., and then 分
walk 8 min.

(1) Toei Oedo Subway Line to(1) 都営地下鉄大江戸線築地市
Tsukiji-shijo Sta. (E18), andhttp://www.na
then walk 5 min.
場駅より徒歩5分(2) Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line(2) 東京メトロ日比谷線築地駅より miyoke.or.jp/
to Tsukiji Sta. (H11), and
徒歩7分
then walk 7 min.

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Summary:
Annual Festival of the shrine. The highlight of this festival is Shinko-sai, aprocession of two Horen (palanquins), Mikoshi, six floats and people in costumesof Heian period, passing National Theater, Imperial Palace, Marunouchi,
Nihombashi and Ginza.The festival also features Chigo-Gyoretsu (a procession ofchildren in fancy attire), Kagura-Bayashi (festival music), Sato-Kagura (Shinto
dance with music) and Nodate .

Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

6/7

6/8

6/8

～

～

～

Tokyo
6/17
東京都

6/9

Tokyo
東京都

Tokyo
6/16
東京都

Hie-jinja Shrine
Chiyoda-ku
and others
千代田区
日枝神社ほかShirahige-jinja
Sumida-ku Shrine and墨田区
others
白鬚神社ほかHakusan-jinja
Shrine,Bunkyo-ku
Hakusan Park
文京区
白⼭神社、
白⼭公園

Sanno Matsuri
⼭王祭

Shirahige-jinja
Reitaisai
白鬚神社例大祭

Bunkyo Ajisai
Matsuri
文京あじさいまつり

Schedule & Key events:●6/7
7:45-17:00
Shinko-sai●6/7-6/16
10:00-15:00
Sayama-cha (green tea) service in the precinct●6/9
10:30- 11:15
Koto performance in the Kaguraden hall
12:00- & 14:30- Chigo-Gyoretsu in the main hall
12:00-16:00
Kagura-Bayashi in the Kaguraden hall
●6/13-6/15 18:30Sanno-Ondo folk dancing in Sanno Park Tower●6/14
11:00-15:00
Nodate in the precinct●6/14＆6/15 18:00-20:00
Kagura-Bayashi in the Kaguraden hall
●6/15
daytimeSato-Kagura in the Kaguraden hall
11:00-15:00
Nodate in the precinct
12:00Taiko performance in the precinct●6/16
daytimeSato-Kagura in the Kaguraden hall
11:30-12:30 & 14:00-16:00
Sencha (green tea) tea ceremony in the precinct
Summary:
Annual Festival of the shrine. The highlight of this festival is a parade of Mikoshi inthe neighborhood of the shrine. Open-air stalls are set up in the precincts. The
festival is small in scale this year.
Schedule & Key events:●6/8 18:00- Kagura (Shinto dance with music)●6/9 9:00- Parade of Mikoshi and float in the shrine's neighborhood
15:00- Kagura
Summary:
Ajisai (hydrangea) Flower Festival. About 3,000 hydrangeas roots are usually infull bloom in early June. Various events are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays
during the festival period.
Schedule & Key events:●6/8 14:35-15:05 & 15:10-16:20●6/16 10:0013:10-14:10

Taiko performance
Parade of Mikoshi
Koto performance©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization(1) Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
to Akasaka Sta. (C06)(Exit 2), (1) 東京メトロ千代田線赤坂駅 (2and then walk 3 min.
番出口) より徒歩3分
https://www.te(2) Tokyo Metro Ginza or(2) 東京メトロ銀座線又は南北線
nkamatsuri.jp/
Namboku Line to Tameike溜池⼭王駅 (7番出口) より徒歩3
Sanno Sta. (G06, N06)(Exit分7), and then walk 3 min.

Tobu Isesaki Line to Hikifune
Sta., and then walk 6 min.

東武伊勢崎線曳舟駅より徒歩6分

https://shirahig
ejinja951.wixsit
e.com/shirahige
jinja(1) Toei Mita Subway Line to
Hakusan Sta. (I13), and thenwalk 3 min.
(2) Tokyo Metro Namboku
Line to Hon-Komagome
Sta.(N13), and then walk 5
min.

(1) 都営地下鉄三田線白⼭駅より徒歩3分(2) 東京メトロ南北線本駒込駅より徒歩5分

https://www.cit
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Tokyo
東京

Tokyo
東京

6/8

～

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6/16
東京都

Early
Middle Tokyo～
June
June 東京都

6/23

～

6/24

Tokyo
東京都

City

Venue

Yasukuni-jinja
Chiyoda-ku
Shrine千代田区
靖国神社

Meiji-jingu
Shibuya-ku Shrine garden
渋谷区
明治神宮
御苑

Minato-ku
港区

Atago-jinja
Shrine
愛宕神社

Event

Hanashobu-ten
花菖蒲展

Summary
Summary:
Shobu (iris) Flower Exhibition. Potted irises are exhibited in the precincts of theshrine. Admission is free.
Schedule & Key events:●daily 6:00-18:00

Hanashobu
花菖蒲

Hozuki Ichi
ほおずき市

Summary:
Shobu (iris) Flower Festival. There are about 1,500 iris roots in the garden. Iris
flowers are usually in full bloom in mid-June. Admission is 500JPY.
Schedule & Key events:●weekdays
8:00-17:00●Saturdays & Sundays 8:00-18:00

AccessURL

Tokyo Metro Tozai,
https://www.ya
Hanzomon Line or Toei
東京メトロ東西線、半蔵門線又は都Shinjuku Subway Line tosukuni.or.jp/hist
営地下鉄新宿線九段下駅 (1番出
Kudanshita Sta. (T07, Z06,
ory/associate.ht口) より徒歩5分
S05)(Exit 1), and then walk 5mlmin.

(1) JR Yamanote Line to
Harajuku Sta., and then walk
(1) JR⼭⼿線原宿駅より徒歩1分
1 min.
(2) Tokyo Metro Chiyoda or(2) 東京メトロ千代田線又は副都
Fukutoshin Line to Meiji心線明治神宮前駅より徒歩1分
Jingumae Sta. (C03, F15),
and then walk 1 min.

https://www.meijijingu.or.jp/midokoro/hanasyoubu/(1) Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
to Kamiyacho Sta. or
Toranomon Hills
Summary:(1) 東京メトロ日比谷線神谷町駅
Hozuki (ground cherry) Fair. Potted ground cherries are sold in the precincts of the Sta.(H05,H06), and then walk 又は虎ノ門ヒルズ駅より徒歩5分
5 min.
shrine.
(2) 都営地下鉄三田線御成門駅よ https://www.at(2) Toei Mita Subway Line toり徒歩8分
ago-jinja.com/
Onarimon Sta.(I06), and then
(3) 東京メトロ銀座線虎ノ門駅よりSchedule & Key events:
walk 8 min.
徒歩8分
●daily 9:00-16:00(3) Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to
Toranomon Sta.(G07), andthen walk 8 min.

Summary:
Ayame (iris) Flower Festival. A million iris flowers of 500 species are in bloom in
the garden. Admission is free. Yomeiri-fune (a boat escorting a bride) andItakobayashi festival music are performed during the festival period.

Kanto
関東

5/17

～

Ibaraki
6/16
茨城県

Itako
潮来市

Suigo Itako
Ayame-en
水郷潮来あやめ園

Suigo Itako
Ayame Matsuri
水郷潮来あやめまつり

Schedule & Key events:●daily18:30-22:00
Flowers are lit up●every Wednesday
11:00Yomeiri-fune●every Saturday
11:00-,14:00- & 19:30- Yomeiri-fune●every Sunday
11:00- & 14:00Yomeiri-fune
13:00-13:40
Gionsairei odori (Japanese local folk dance)
accompanied by Itakobayashi festival music©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization(1) JR Kashima Line to Itako
Sta., and then walk 3 min.
(2) From Tokyo Sta. Yaesu
South Exit, take highway bus
to Suigo Itako Bus Terminal(80min.)(1) JR鹿島線潮来駅より徒歩3分(2) 東京駅八重洲南口より高速バ
スで80分水郷潮来バスターミナル下車

https://www.cit
y.itako.lg.jp/pag
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Summary:Festival to commemorate the opening of Yokohama Port, mainly in Rinko Park andother sites. Various marine, land and stage events are scheduled during thefestival period.

Kanto
関東

6/1

～

6/2

Kanagawa
神奈川県

Yokohama
横浜市

Rinko Park andothers
臨港パークほか

Schedule & Key events:
Yokohama Kaiko●daily all day
saiMusic concerts and dance performances on the main stage in Rinko Park
横浜開港祭
●6/1 14:00-15:00,17:00-18:00 & 19:00-20:00
Bon-Odori (Japanese folk dance) at Pacifico Yokohama Plaza●6/2 14:00-15:00 & 17:00-18:00
Bon-Odori at Pacifico Yokohama Plaza
19:30-20:00
Fireworks with sound and laser©2024 Japan National Tourism Organization(1) Minatomirai Line to
Minatomirai Sta., and thenwalk 5 min.
(2) JR Keihin Tohoku or
Negishi Line to Sakuragicho
Sta., and then walk 12 min.

(1) みなとみらい線みなとみらい駅よりhttps://www.kai
徒歩5分(2) JR京浜東北線又は根岸線桜 kosai.com/
木町駅より徒歩12分

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