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Calendar Events to be enjoyed in June 2012

HOKKAIDO & TOHOKU 北海道・東北

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 9 ◇ ◎ Chagu-chagu Umakko, Horse Festival of Onikoshi Sozen Shrine, Takizawa-mura, Iwate Pref., designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. About a hundred of colorfully decorated horses are led to Onikoshi Sozen Shrine by their proud owners, who pray for long life of their horses. And then, they parade from the Shrine to Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, from 9:30 am to 1:55 pm. http://takizawa-kankou.jp/umako.html Access (1) The JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line to Morioka Sta., and then 20 min. by taxi to Onikoshi Sozen Shrine. (2) Free shuttle buses between Morioka Sta. and Onikoshi Sozen Shrine are available on the day, every 5-10 min. from Morioka Sta. (6:30 am - 8:25 am), and from the Shrine (9:50 am - 11:05 am). （3) 10 min. by bus (Iwate- kotsu) from Morioka Sta. to Morioka Hachimangu Shrine-mae Bus Stop. 所在地 岩手県 岩手郡 滝沢村 鬼越蒼前神社 盛岡八幡宮 チャグチャグ馬コ 最寄駅 (1) JR東北新幹線盛岡駅より鬼越蒼前神社へは、タクシーで約20分 (2) 当日は盛岡駅と鬼越蒼前神社の間を無料シャトルバスが5-10分間隔で運行、盛岡駅発(6:30 am - 8:25 am)、鬼越蒼前神社発（9:50 am - 11:05 am) (3) 盛岡駅より岩手県交通バスで10分、盛岡八幡宮前下車

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 14 ～ Jun. 16 ◇ Sapporo Matsuri, Annual Festival of Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, Sapporo, Hokkaido. The highlight of the festival comes on the 16th when four Horen (palanquins) and eight beautifully bedecked floats parade from near Toyohira koen Sta. on the Toho Subway Line, passing along the main streets of the city into Odori Park and its vicinity to the Shrine, from 9:30 am to 4:40 pm. Various performances including Taiko Japanese drumming, Noh (classical masked drama) and Gagaku (court dance with music) are presented in the precincts of the Shrine on the 14th and 15th. http://www.hokkaidojingu.or.jp/news/pdf/festival2012.pdf Access The Tozai Subway Line to Maruyama koen Sta., and then walk 15 min. to the Shrine. 所在地 北海道 札幌市 北海道神宮 大通り公園 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

CHUBU 中部 Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 1 ～ Jun. 3 ◇ Hyakumangoku Matsuri Festival, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref. On the 2nd, Hyakumangoku Gyoretsu (a long pageant) in which Shishimai (Lion Dance), Kaga-tobi (acrobatics on ladders by firefighters), sacred Horen (palanquins) and warriors parade from Kanazawa Sta. through the city's main streets to Kanazawa Castle Koen, is held from 2:20 pm to around 5:30 pm. Thereafter, Takigi Noh (classical masked drama under torchlight) is played from 6:30 pm to 9 pm, and a dancing parade of 10,000 dancers in Yukata (cotton Kimono ) is held on the street (Route No. 157) from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

http://100mangoku.net/100-man/hana/index.html Access The JR Hokuriku Honsen Line to Kanazawa Sta., and then 10 min. by bus to Korinbo Bus Stop. Note Taking a stroll is most advisable because of traffic congestion during the festival period. 所在地 石川県 金沢市 百万石まつり 最寄駅 JR北陸本線金沢駅よりバスで10分、香林坊下車

1 Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 5 ◇ Atsuta Matsuri, known as Shobu-sai or Annual Festival of Atsuta Jingu Shrine, Nagoya, Aichi Pref. Various performances such as Kyudo (Japanese-style archery), Kendo (Japanese-style fencing), Atsuta- ( dance with music) and Taiko (Japanese drumming) are presented in the precincts of the Shrine in the daytime. Five Kento Makiwara , huge altars with 365 lanterns each, are put in place beside the three gates of the Shrine and are lit from 6 pm to 9 pm. A fireworks display is scheduled at Jingu Koen Park from 7:50 pm to 9 pm. When it rains, the fireworks display will be postponed until the 6th. http://www.atsutajingu.or.jp/jingu/shinto/reisai.html Access The Meitetsu Nagoya Line to Jingu-mae Sta., and then 3 min. walk. 所在地 愛知県 名古屋市 熱田神宮 神宮公園 熱田まつり（熱田神宮例祭） 最寄駅 名鉄名古屋線神宮前駅下車、徒歩3分

Ｄａｔｅ 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 Station (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 Access (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 Gogo- me (5th Station) Bus Stop (3) Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine: The JR Minobu Line to Fujinomiya Sta., and then walk 10 min. Note Mt. Fuji: 3,776 meters high above sea level. 所在地 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

KINKI 近畿

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 1 ◇ Kibune Matsuri Festival of Kibune Shrine, Sakyo-ku, . (a portable shrine) is carried from the Shrine to Okunomiya Shrine, situated 700 meters away from the main hall, from 1 pm to around 3 pm. Thereafter, Izumo Kagura (a spectacular Shinto dance slaughtering giant serpents) is performed from around 3:30 pm. Then, Mikoshi returns to the Kinune Shrine at around 6 pm. http://www.kibune.or.jp/saijiki/reisai.html Access By municipal bus No. 4 or 17 from Kyoto Sta. to Demachi-yanagi Sta. From there, take the Eizan Dentetsu Railway to Kibune-guchi Sta., and then walk 30 min. or by Kyoto Bus to Kibune Bus Stop. 所在地 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番で出町柳へ、そこで叡山電鉄に乗り換え貴船口駅下車、徒歩30分 又は京都バスで貴船下車

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 1 Heian Jingu Shin-en Muryo Kokai, opening Shin-en, the sacred garden, to the public for free of charge from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at , Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. The "Iris Garden" with 2,000 roots in the Shrine is noted for its magnificent flowering in this season. (Admission \600 is charged on any other days except June 1st.) Access (1) 20 min. by municipal bus No. 5 from Kyoto Sta to Kyoto Kaikan Bijutsukan-mae Bus Stop (2) The Tozai Subway Line to Higashiyama Sta., and then walk 10 min.

所在地 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 (1) 京都駅より市バスNo. 5で約20分、京都会館美術館前下車 (2) 地下鉄東西線東山駅より徒歩10分

2 Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 5 ～ Jun. 6 Kaizan-ki at Mie-do Hall of Toshodaiji Temple, Nara, Nara Pref. A memorial service for Ganjin Wajo is conducted from 1 pm on the 6th. A wooden image of Ganjin Wajo (a National Treasure), and Fusuma-e (paintings on Fusuma , Japanese sliding door) drawn by a well-known artist, Kaii Higashiyama, are shown to the public at Mie-do Hall from 9 am to 4 pm (please enter by 3:30 pm) from the 5th to the 7th. Admission is \1,100. http://www.toshodaiji.jp/english/index.html Access The Kintetsu Kashihara Line to Nishinokyo Sta., and then walk 10 min. Note Ganjin Wajo (688-763): Chinese Buddhist monk who introduced the Ritsu Sect of Buddhism to Japan 所在地 奈良市 唐招提寺 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

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 14 Otaue-Shinji, Rice-planting Rites at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka., designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. Women ceremoniously plant rice seedlings in the Shrine's paddy field to the tune of traditional music and songs from 1 pm to around 4 pm. http://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/calender/otaue.html Access 10 min. by Nankai Dentetsu from Namba Sta. to Sumiyoshi Taisha Sta., and then walk 5 min. 所在地 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

Date Jun. 15 ◇ Annual Festival of Yasaka Shrine, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. Azuma Asobi , a graceful court dance of the Heian period is performed on the Buden stage, following the ritual which starts at 10 am on the 15th. http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/org/yasaka/english/event/index.html Access From JR Kyoto Sta., take a municipal bus No. 206, and then get off at Gion Bus Stop. Note The Heian period: 794 - 1192 所在地 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

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 17 Saikusa Matsuri, Lily Festival at Isagawa Shrine, Nara, Nara Pref. This elegant festival has a 1,300- year history. The ritual in which young women holding lilies dance, starts from 10:30 am. Women and children in white ancient costume with lilies in their hands proceed onto the streets in the neighborhood of the Shrine from 1:15 pm to around 3 pm. http://www.isagawa-jinja.jp/topics/2404/saikusa.html Access (1) Kintetsu Nara Sta. on the Kintetsu Nara Line, and then walk 5 min. (2) The JR Nara Line to Nara Sta., and then walk 15 min. 所在地 奈良市 本子守町 率川神社 三枝祭 ／ ゆりまつり 最寄駅 (1) 近鉄奈良駅より徒歩5分 (2) JR奈良駅より徒歩15分

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 20 Takekiri-Eshiki, a 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 each long bamboo pole (likened to a big serpent) into six pieces with sharp blades. http://kanko.city.kyoto.lg.jp/detail.php?InforKindCode=2&ManageCode=1000085 Access The Eizan Dentetsu Kurama Line to Kurama Sta., and then walk 20-30 min. 所在地 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

3 Ukai, Cormorant Fishing

Ｄａｔｅ 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.

Ukai , Cormorant fishing is 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. http://www.gifucvb.or.jp/en/01_sightseeing/01_01.html 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

Ｄａｔｅ 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. http://www.kisogawa-kankou.com/kiso.html 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

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 16 ～ Sep. 23 Ujigawa Ukai, Uji River, Kyoto Pref. Period of time: Jun. 16th - Sep. 23rd Departure time: 7 pm (Jun. 16th - 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. 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. 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

4 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. ©2012 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 explanation appearing at the bottom of each entry give the name of the event and the nearest railway station in Japanese. Point to this Japanese when you need help from a Japanese passerby. 6. Please refer to URL (basically in Japanese) for each event. 7. The Subway Lines and Station Numbers are indicated in parentheses ( ).

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Calendar Events to be enjoyed in June 2012

TOKYO 東京

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 1 ～ Jun. 4 Annual Festival of Suga Shrine, Shinjuku-ku. Okagura (Shinto dance with music) is continually performed in Kaguraden Hall, and open-air stalls are set up in the precincts, both from 10 am to 8 pm on the 2nd and the 3rd. On the 3rd (rain or shine), Shrine's Mikoshi (a portable shrine) starts from the Shrine at 7:30 am, parading in the neighborhood, and returns to the Shrine around 8 pm. http://www.sugajinjya.org/news.html Access (1) The Marunouchi Subway Line to Yotsuya-sanchome Sta. (M 09), and then walk 10 min. (2) The JR Sobu Line to Shinanomachi Sta., and then walk 10 min. 所在地 新宿区 須賀町 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

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 2 ＆ Jun. 3 Annual Festival of Shirahige Shrine, Sumida-ku. Open-air stalls are set up in the precincts from 12 noon to 9 pm during the festival period. The festival is small in scale this year (A main festival is held every three years.). Access The Tobu Isezaki Line to Higashi-Mukojima Sta., and then walk 8 min. 所在地 墨田区東向島 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分

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 8 ～ Jun. 10 ◎ Shinagawa Ten'no-sai (Annual Festival of Shinagawa Shrine and Ebara Shrine), Shinagawa-ku. The main event of the festival of both Shrines comes on the 10th. Shinagawa Shrine: Mikoshi (a portable shrine) parades continually in the neighborhood of the Shrine from 8 am to 7:30 pm. Ebara Shrine: Mikoshi on the boat escorted by a little fleet of boats departs from the Shrine at around 10:30 am to set out for a cruise down the Meguro River and out to Tokyo Bay and Odaiba Kaihin Koen. The Mikoshi is carried in the sea until 12 noon, and then eventually returns to the Shrine at 12:30 pm. http://www.sinakan.jp/english/index.html Access The Keihin Kyuko Line to Shin-Bamba Sta. (North Exit), and then walk 5 min to each Shrine. 所在地 品川区 北品川 品川神社 南品川 荏原神社 しながわ天王祭 最寄駅 京浜急行新馬場駅（北口）より、各神社へ徒歩5分

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 7 ～ Jun. 10 ◇ Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri Festival at Namiyoke-Inari Shrine, Chuo-ku. On the 9th, a parade of Mikoshi (a portable shrine, weighing about 4 tons) and the two others with the heads of Shishi (huge imaginary mail and female lions) carried by townspeople, starts from the Shrine at 12:55 pm, and goes through the main streets of the Tsukiji area and returns to the Shrine at 9:15 pm. Many more events are scheduled during the festival period. http://www.namiyoke.or.jp/ Access (1) The Toei Oedo Subway Line to Tsukiji-shijo Sta. (E 18), and then walk 3-4 min. (2) The Hibiya Subway Line to Tsukiji Sta. (H 10), and then walk 5 min. 所在地 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5分

1 Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 7 ～ Jun. 17 ◇ Sanno Matsuri Festival of , Chiyoda-ku. A procession, dating back to the 17th century feudal days of Edo , features Shrine-owned Horen (palanquins), Mikoshi (a portable shrine) carried by 40 to 50 men, Dashi (floats), priests, people in ancient attire and all manner of attendants carrying various sacred objects starting from the Shrine at 7:45 am, passing Sakashitamon Gate, Tokyo Sta., Nihombashi, Ginza, Hibiya on route, and coming back to the Shrine around 5 pm on the 8th. Should it heavily rain, the procession will be canceled. (The procession is held every other year.)

http://www.hiejinja.net/jinja/sanoh/ Access (1) The Ginza or Namboku Subway Line to Tameike-Sanno Sta. (G 06, N 06), and then walk 3 min. (2) The Chiyoda or Marunouchi Subway Line to Kokkai-Gijidomae Sta. (C 07, M 14), and then walk 5 min. 所在地 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より徒歩3分 (2) 千代田線又は丸ノ内線国会議事堂前駅より徒歩5分

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 9 ＆ Jun. 10 Annual Festival of Torigoe Shrine, Taito-ku. On the 10th, a parade of Mikoshi (portable shrines) including Shrine's Sengan-Mikoshi weighing about 4 tons and carried by 150 to 200 people, marches in the neighborhood of the Shrine continually from 6:50 am to around 9 pm. http://www.city.taito.lg.jp/index/event/kanko/torikoematsuri.html Access (1) The JR Sobu Line or the Toei Asakusa Subway Line to Asakusabashi Sta. (A 16), and then walk 8 min. (2) The Toei Asakusa or Oedo Subway Line to Kuramae Sta. (A 17, E 11), and then walk 5 min. 所在地 台東区鳥越 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8分 (2) 都営浅草線又は大江戸線 蔵前駅より徒歩5分

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 9 ～ Jun. 17 Bunkyo Ajisai Matsuri, Hydrangea Festival at Hakusan Shrine and adjoining Hakusan Koen (park), Bunkyo-ku. Flowers of about 3,000 hydrangeas roots are usually in full bloom in early June. Various events are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. http://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/visitor_kanko_event_ajisai.html Access (1) The Toei Mita Subway Line to Hakusan Sta. (I 13), and then walk 3 min. (2) The Namboku Subway Line to Hon-Komagome Sta (N 13), and then walk 5 min. 所在地 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3分 (2) 南北線本駒込駅より徒歩5分

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 23 ＆ Jun. 24 Note Hozuki Ichi, Ground Cherry Fair at , Minato-ku. The fair selling potted ground cherries is held in the precincts of the Shrine from 9 am to around 8 pm on both days. http://www.atago-jinja.com/event/ Access (1) The Hibiya Subway Line to Kamiyacho Sta. (H 05), and then walk 6 min. (2) The Toei Mita Subway Line to Onarimon Sta. (I 06), and then walk 6 min. (3) The Ginza Subway Line to Toranomon Sta. (G 07), and then walk 10 min. 所在地 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

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 30 & Jul. 1 Torigoe Chinowa-kuguri, Torigoe Shrine, Taito-ku. A traditional ceremony to pray for good health and longevity is held at the Shrine from 8 pm to 8:30 pm on June 30th. Suijo-sai Katashiro-nagashi, a Shinto purification ceremony of Torigoe Shrine is held on July 1st. A Gozabune boat carrying Katashiro , paper cut in the shape of dolls, guarded by dozens of boats, departs from Yanagibashi Bridge at around 10 am and goes down the Sumida River as far as Tokyo Bay, where the ritual is held. Access (1) The Toei Asakusa or Oedo Subway Line to Kuramae Sta. (A 17, E 11), and then walk 5 min. to Torigoe Shrine. (2) The JR Sobu Line or the Toei Asakusa Subway Line to Asakusabashi Sta. (A 16), and then walk 1 min. to Yanagibashi Bridge. 所在地 台東区鳥越 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

2 TOKYO Iris Garden

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 1 ～ Jun. 20 ◎ Shobu Matsuri, Iris Festival at Horikiri Shobuen and at Mizumoto Koen, Katsushika-ku. Horikiri Shobuen (garden): There are 6,000 iris roots which are in full bloom in early June. The garden is open from 8 am to 6 pm daily during the period. Many events such as Taiko drumming, parades of brass bands and Japanese folk dancing are schduled on Sundays during the period. Mizumoto Koen (park): The garden has 14,000 iris roots, and is open daily from dawn to dusk. Various kinds of entertaiment such as pop-music shows and folk dancing are performed on Saturdays and Sundays during the festival period. http://www.katsushika-kanko.com/katsumaru/news/post-101/ Access (1) Horikiri-Shobuen: the Keisei Line to Horikiri-Shobuen Sta., and then walk 10 min. (2) Mizumoto Koen: the JR Joban Line or the Keisei Kanamachi Line to Kanamachi Sta. (South Exit). From there, by bus to Mizumoto Koen Bus Stop, and then walk 5 min. 所在地 葛飾区 堀切菖蒲園 水元公園 菖蒲まつり 最寄駅 (1) 堀切菖蒲園： 京成線堀切菖蒲園駅より徒歩10分 (2) 水元公園： JR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5分

Ｄａｔｅ Early June ～ Mid-June Hana-Shobu, Irises at , Shibuya-ku. There are about 1,500 iris roots in the garden, which is open from 8 am to 5 pm (but to 6 pm on Sat. & Sun.) in June. However, be sure to enter the garden at least 30 min. before the closing time. Admission to the garden is \500. Irises are usually in full bloom in mid-June. http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/hanashobu/index.html Access (1) The JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Sta. (2) The Chiyoda Subway Line to Meiji-Jingumae Sta. (C 03) 所在地 渋谷区 明治神宮 御苑 花菖蒲 最寄駅 (1) JR山手線原宿駅 (2) 地下鉄千代田線明治神宮前駅

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 13 ～ Jun. 21 Hana-Shobu-ten, Iris Flower Exhibition at Yasukuni Shrine, Chiyoda-ku. Potted irises are exhibited in the precincts of the Shrine daily during the period. The Shrine's gate is open from 6 am to 7 pm in this time of the year. Admission is free. Access The Tozai, Hanzomon or the Toei Shinjuku Subway Line to Kudanshita Sta. (T 07, Z 06, S 05) 所在地 千代田区九段 靖国神社 花菖蒲展 最寄駅 地下鉄東西線、半蔵門線又は都営新宿線九段下駅

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Ｄａｔｅ May. 19 ～ Jun. 26 ◇ 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. Yomeiri-fune (a boat escorting a bride), festival music and local Japanese dance are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays during the period. http://www.city.itako.lg.jp/news.php?category=1&code=221 Access The JR Kashima Line to Itako Sta., and then walk 3 min. to the garden. 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 分であやめ園

Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 1 & Jun. 2 Yokohama Kaiko-sai Festival to commemorate the opening of the Yokahama port, mainly in Rinko Park, Yokohama, Kanagawa Pref. Various events are scheduled from around 10 am to around 8 pm on both days. A fireworks display is held over the port in front of the Rinko Park from about 8:20 pm to 8:55 pm on the 2nd.

http://www.kaikosai.com/ Access (1) The JR Negishi Line from Yokohama Sta. or the JR Keihin Tohoku Line from Tokyo Sta. to Sakuragicho Sta. (2) The Minatomirai Line to Minatomirai Sta. 所在地 神奈川県 横浜市 臨港パーク 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) みなとみらい線みなとみらい駅下車

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