Calendar Events to Be Enjoyed in July 2014

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Calendar Events to be enjoyed in July 2014

TOKYO 東京

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 6 ～ Jul. 8 Iriya Asagao Ichi, Morning Glory Fair at Iriya Kishimojin Temple (Shingenji Temple), Taito-ku. Around 120 stalls selling potted morning glories are set up in the precincts and on Kototoi-dori street from 5 am to 11 pm daily during the fair period. URL http://www.kimcom.jp/asagao/index.php Access (1) The Hibiya Subway Line to Iriya Sta. (H 18), and then walk 1 min. (2) The JR Yamanote or JR Keihin Tohoku Line to Uguisudani Sta., and then walk 5 min. 所在地台東区下谷入谷鬼子母神 (真源寺) 言問通り入谷朝顔市最寄駅 (1) 地下鉄日比谷線入谷駅より徒歩1分 (2) JR山手線又はJR京浜東北線鶯谷駅より徒歩5分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 6 ～ Jul. 8 ◇ Kishimojin-no-Natsu-ichi, Summer Fair of Zoshigaya Kishimojin Temple, Toshima-ku, features about 40 stalls selling potted morning glories, wind-bells, gold fishes and others, from around noon to 10 pm daily during the fair period. Access (1) The JR Yamanote Line to Mejiro Sta., and then walk 10 min. (2) The Toden (street car) Arakawa Line to Kishibojin-mae Sta. 所在地豊島区雑司が谷鬼子母神鬼子母神の夏市最寄駅 (1) JR山手線目白駅より徒歩10分 (2) 都電荒川線鬼子母神前駅

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 9 ＆ Jul. 10 ◇ Hozuki Ichi, Ground Cherry Fair at Sensoji Temple, Taito-ku. Around 100 stalls selling ground cherries and wind-bells are set up in the precincts usually from 9 am to 8 pm (or until the time when all are sold out on the 10th). URL http://www.senso-ji.jp/annual_event/shimanrokusennich.html Access The Ginza or Toei Asakusa Subway Line to Asakusa Sta. (G 19, A 18) 所在地台東区浅草寺境内ほおずき市最寄駅地下鉄銀座線又は都営浅草線浅草駅

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 12 ～ Aug. 10 Ueno Natsu Matsuri or Ueno Summer Festival, on the banks of Shinobazu Pond and in the compound of the Pagoda in Ueno Park. On the 19th, a parade of local performing arts and folk dancing is held on Chuo-dori Ave. Various events, such as Toro-nagashi (floating lighted lanterns), Kotto Ichi (antique fair), and an exhibition of ice sculptures will be scheduled during the festival period. URL https://www.city.taito.lg.jp/index/event/kanko/uenonathumathuri.html Access The JR Yamanote Line, the Ginza or Hibiya Subway Line to Ueno Sta. (G16, H17) 所在地台東区上野公園周辺うえの夏まつり（江戸趣味納涼大会）最寄駅 JR又は地下鉄銀座線、日比谷線上野駅

1 Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 13 ◇ Noryo-no-Yube or Chidorigafuchi Toro-nagashi (floating lighted lanterns) on the water in the Palace Moat at Chidorigafuchi Park, Chiyoda-ku, is held from 6:45 pm to around 7:45 pm. When it heavily rains, this event will be canceled. URL http://www.kanko-chiyoda.jp/tabid/1995/Default.aspx Access The Tozai, Hanzomon or Toei Shinjuku Subway Line to Kudanshita Sta. (T 07, Z 06, S 05)(No. 2 Exit), and then walk 5 min. to Chidorigafuchi Boathouse. 所在地千代田区千鳥ヶ淵ボート場納涼の夕べ (千鳥ヶ淵灯籠流し) 最寄駅地下鉄東西線、半蔵門線、都営新宿線九段下駅(2番出口)より徒歩5分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 13 ～ Jul. 15 Tsukuda Bon Odori, folk dancing, which is open to all, is held at a square near Tsukudakobashi Bridge, Tsukuda, Chuo-ku, from 8 pm to 9:30 pm daily during the period. When it rains, it will be canceled. Access The Yurakucho or Toei Oedo Subway Line to Tsukishima Sta. (Y 21, E 16)(No. 6 Exit), and then walk 10 min. 所在地中央区佃佃盆踊り最寄駅地下鉄有楽町線又は都営大江戸線月島駅(6番出口)より徒歩10分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 13 ～ Jul. 16 ◇◎ Mitama Matsuri, Soul Festival associated with "Buddhist Bon Festival" is held at Yasukuni Shrine, Chiyoda-ku. Over 30,000 lanterns are lit up along the approach to the Shrine from 6 pm to 9:30 pm daily. Various events and performances, such as traditional dances and Mikoshi (portable shrines) carrying, are scheduled in the precincts of the Shrine daily during the festival period. URL http://www.yasukuni.or.jp/news_detail.php?article_id=0084 Access The Tozai, Hanzomon or Toei Shinjuku Subway Line to Kudanshita Sta. (T 07, Z 06, S 05)(No. 1 Exit), and then walk 5 min.

所在地千代田区靖国神社みたままつり最寄駅地下鉄東西線、半蔵門線又は都営新宿線九段下駅(1番出口)より徒歩5分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 14 ◇ Mizudome-no-mai, the dance of three Shishi lions and two dragons to pray for rain to stop, is presented in the precincts of Gonshoji Temple, Ota-ku, from around 1 pm to 3 pm. As people in this area suffered a catastrophic flood in the old times, this event came into being. URL http://www.mizudome.com/ Access The Keihin Kyuko Line to Keihin Omorimachi Sta., and then walk 7-10 min. 所在地大田区大森東厳正寺水止舞最寄駅京浜急行大森町駅より徒歩7～10分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 18 ～ Jul. 20 Heiwajima Antique Fair at Heiwajima Tokyo Ryutsu Center, Ota-ku, is held from 10 am to 5 pm (to 4 pm on the 20th) daily during the period. (Please enter an hour before the closing time.) More than 280 dealers participate in this fair. Admission is free. URL http://www.kottouichi.com/heiwajima/HOME.html Access The Tokyo Monorail Line to Ryutsu Center Sta. 所在地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東京モノレール流通センター駅

2 Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 20 ◇ Sumomo Matsuri, Plum Festival of Okunitama Shrine, Fuchu, on the outskirts of Tokyo, a 40-min. train ride from Shinjuku Sta. Stalls selling plums are set up in the precincts of the Shrine from around 10 am. Kagura (Shinto dance with music) is performed three times between 2 pm and 7 pm. Crow-pattern Uchiwa -fans (It is said that a crow drived evil away in the past.) are sold (500 yen) in front of Haiden (hall of worship) from 6 am until the time when all are run out. URL http://www.ookunitamajinja.or.jp/matsuri/sumomo.html Access (1) The Keio Line to Fuchu Sta., and then walk 5 min. (2) The JR Nambu Line or Musashino Line to Fuchu Honmachi Sta., and then walk 5 min. 所在地府中市大国魂神社李祭（すももまつり）最寄駅 (1) 京王線府中駅より徒歩5分 (2) JR南武線又は武蔵野線府中本町駅より徒歩5分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 22 Katsushika Noryo Hanabi Taikai (Fireworks Display) over Shibamata Yakyu-jo (baseball ground) on the riverside of the Edo River, Katsushika-ku, is held from 7:20 pm to 8:20 pm (about 13,000 fireworks). In case of rain or strong wind, it will be postponed to the 23rd. Access (1) The Keisei Kanamachi Line to Shibamata Sta., and then walk 10 min. (2) The Hokuso-Kaihatsu Railway to Shin-Shibamata Sta., and then walk 15 min. 所在地葛飾区柴又野球場(江戸川河川敷）葛飾納涼花火大会最寄駅 (1) 京成金町線柴又駅より徒歩10分 (2) 北総開発鉄道新柴又駅より徒歩15分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 23 ～ Jul. 26 Kagurazaka Matsuri Festival in the Kagurazaka area, Shinjuku-ku. Hozuki Ichi or Ground Cherry Pod Fair is held in the compound of Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple from 5:30 pm to 10 pm on the 23rd and 24th. Awa Odori folk dancing is presented by townspeople in Yukata （cotton Kimono ) along Kagurazaka-dori Street from 7 pm to around 9 pm on the 25th and 26th. URL http://www.kagurazaka.in/matsuri/index.html Access (1) The JR Sobu Local Line, the Yurakucho, Tozai, Namboku or Toei Oedo Subway Line to Iidabashi Sta. (Y 13, T 06, N 10, E 06) (2) The Tozai Subway Line to Kagurazaka Sta. (T 05) 所在地新宿区毘沙門天善国寺神楽坂通り神楽坂まつり（ほうずき市/阿波踊り）最寄駅 (1) JR総武線又は地下鉄有楽町線、東西線、南北線、都営大江戸線で飯田橋駅 (2) 地下鉄東西線神楽坂駅

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 26 ◎ Sumidagawa Hanabi Taikai (Fireworks Display) over the Sumida River, Taito-ku, is held from 7:05 pm to 8:30 pm (about 20,000 fireworks). In case of rain or strong wind, it will be postponed to the 27th. URL http://sumidagawa-hanabi.com/index_eg.html Access The Ginza or Toei Asakusa Subway Line to Asakusa Sta. (G 19, A 18) (There are some other stations close to the sites to see the fireworks, such as Honjo-Azumabashi Sta. (A 19) on the Toei Asakusa Subway Line, Ryogoku & Asakusabashi Sta. on the JR Sobu Line or Tokyo Skytree Sta. on the Tobu Isesaki Line.) 所在地台東区隅田川（桜橋～言問橋、駒形橋～厩橋）隅田川花火大会最寄駅地下鉄銀座線又は都営浅草線浅草駅（他に地下鉄都営浅草線本所吾妻橋駅、JR総武線両国駅、浅草橋駅又は東武伊勢崎線とうきょうスカイツリー駅下車可）

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 27 ～ Aug. 3 Hono Asagao-ten, an exhibition of potted morning glories at Yasukuni Shrine, Chiyoda-ku, is held from 6 am daily during the period. Flowers of morning glories usually can be seen until around 11 am. Access The Tozai, Hanzomon or Toei Shinjuku Subway Line to Kudanshita Sta. (T 07, Z 06, S 05)(No. 1 Exit), and then walk 5 min. 所在地千代田区靖国神社奉納あさがお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(1番出口)より徒歩5分

3 Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 28 ～ Aug. 3 ◇ Asagao-ten, an exhibition of potted morning glories is held near the tennis courts in Hibiya Park, Chiyoda-ku, from 7 am daily. Flowers of morning glories are in bloom usually in the morning. Access The Hibiya, Chiyoda or Toei Mita Subway Line to Hibiya Sta. (H 07, C 09, I 08) 所在地千代田区日比谷公園朝顔展最寄駅地下鉄日比谷線、千代田線又は都営三田線日比谷駅

KANTO 関東

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 4 ～ Jul. 6 ◇◎ Narita Gion Matsuri Festival of Shinshoji Temple, Narita, Chiba Pref. This festival has a history of 1,000 years, and features Mikoshi (a portable shrine) and ten colorful floats parading along the city's main streets daily during the festival period. On the 6th, the highlight of the festival, Sobiki (carrying Mikoshi and drawing the floats) is held on an approach to the temple from 1 pm, and then Soodori (dancing by townspeople) is performed from 3:40 pm. URL http://www.nrtk.jp/lang/en/events/05_gion.html Access The JR Sobu Narita Line to Narita Sta. or the Keisei Line to Keisei Narita Sta., and then walk 10 min. 所在地千葉県成田市新勝寺薬師堂成田祇園祭最寄駅 JR総武成田線で成田駅、又は京成線で京成成田駅より徒歩10分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 4 ～ Jul. 6 ◎ Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri, Star Festival at Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Pref., a 70-min. train ride from Tokyo Sta. Main streets of the city are decorated with Tanabata ornaments and strips of rainbow-colored paper. Various events are scheduled during the festival period. URL http://www.tanabata-hiratsuka.com/ Access The JR Tokaido Line to Hiratsuka Sta. (North Exit) 所在地神奈川県平塚市湘南ひらつか七夕まつり最寄駅 JR東海道線平塚駅 (北口)

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 11 ～ Jul. 13 ◇ Sawara-no-Taisai Natsu Matsuri Festival, Katori, Chiba Pref. The highlight of the festival is a parade of ten beautiful floats topped with large-size dolls modeled after historical figures, birds & beasts and so on, on the main streets in the city, from 10 am to 10 pm daily during the festival period. URL http://www.katorishi.com/matsuri.html Access The JR Sobu Line to Sawara Sta., and then walk 15 min. 所在地千葉県香取市佐原本宿地区佐原の大祭夏祭り最寄駅 JR総武線佐原駅より徒歩15分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 13 Tenno-sai Festival of Yasaka Shrine (Enoshima Shrine), Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Pref. Mikoshi (a portable shrine) is carried into the sea of Enoshima from 11 am. The scene of the youths jostling one another in the sea is always a vigorous and magnificent sight to behold. Mikoshi parades on to Koyurugi Shrine, and returns to Yasaka Shrine at around 6 pm. Access (1) The Odakyu Line to Katase-Enoshima Sta., and then walk 15 min. (2) The Enoshima Dentetsu (Enoden) Railways to Koshigoe Sta., and then walk 5 min. 所在地神奈川県藤沢市八坂神社（江ノ島神社内）小動神社天王祭最寄駅 (1) 小田急線片瀬江ノ島駅より徒歩15分 (2) 江ノ島電鉄腰越駅より徒歩5分

4 Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 19 ＆ Jul. 20 ◇◎ Chichibu Kawase Matsuri Festival of Chichibu Shrine, Chichibu, Saitama Pref. On the 19th, eight colorful floats gather at the Shrine around 7 pm, and a fireworks display is held over Michi-no-eki Chichibu from 8 pm to 9 pm. On the 20th, Mikoshi (a portable shrine) and the floats leave the Shrine at 1 pm for the Arakawa River, and then the festival reaches its climax when Mikoshi is carried into the river at around 2:30 pm. URL http://navi.city.chichibu.lg.jp/festival/kawase/index.html Access (1) 1 hr. 10 min. by the JR Takasaki Line from Ueno Sta. to Kumagaya Sta. From there, 50 min. by Chichibu Railway's Express to Chichibu Sta., and then walk 3 min. to the Shrine and Michi-no-eki Chichibu. (2) 1 hr. 30 min by Seibu Railway's Limited Express "Red Arrow" from Ikebukuro Sta. to Seibu-Chichibu Sta. From there, walk about 15 min. to the Shrine, and walk about 20 min. to Michi-no-eki Chichibu. 所在地埼玉県秩父市秩父神社秩父川瀬祭最寄駅 (1) 上野駅よりJR高崎線で1時間10分熊谷駅まで行き、秩父鉄道(急行)に乗り換えて50分秩父駅下車 (2) 池袋駅から西武鉄道特急レッドアロー号で1時間30分、西武秩父駅下車、秩父神社へは徒歩約15分、道の駅ちちぶへは徒歩約20分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 20 ～ Jul. 22 ◇ Uchiwa Matsuri, Fan-offering Festival of Yasaka Shrine, Kumagaya, Saitama Pref., features a parade of beautifully decorated twelve floats to the tune of festival music daily during the period. On the 22nd, the festival reaches its climax when all the floats gather at the "Omatsuri Hiroba" square, where young men compete in drumming on the floats from around 8 pm to 9 pm. During the festival period, Uchiwa fans are distributed on the streets in the city. URL http://uchiwamatsuri.com/ Access The JR Takasaki Line to Kumagaya Sta. 所在地埼玉県熊谷市八坂神社うちわ祭最寄駅 JR高崎線熊谷駅

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 23 Kamakura Hanabi Taikai (Fireworks Display) at Zaimokuza and Yuigahama Beach, Kamakura, Kanagawa Pref., is scheduled from 7:20 pm to 8:10 pm (about 2,500 fireworks). When it rains, it will be postponed to the 24th. URL http://www.kamakura-info.jp/news/22557/ Access The JR Yokosuka Line to Kamakura Sta., and then walk 15 min. 所在地神奈川県鎌倉市材木座海岸由比が浜海岸鎌倉花火大会最寄駅 JR横須賀線鎌倉駅より徒歩15分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 30 ◇ Saitama-shi Hanabi Taikai (Fireworks Display) at Owada Koen Park, Saitama, Saitama Pref., is held from 7:30 pm (5,000 fireworks). In case of rain or strong wind, the fireworks display will be postponed to the 31st. URL http://www.stib.jp/event/data/oowadahanabi.html Access Owada Koen : The Tobu Noda Line to Omiya Koen Sta., and then walk 15 min. 所在地埼玉県さいたま市大和田公園さいたま市花火大会最寄駅大和田公園会場：東武野田線大宮公園駅より徒歩15分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 31 ◇◎ Ashinoko Kosui Matsuri, Lake Festival on Lake Ashi, Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Pref. Following the Shinto rites conducted by the Hakone Shrine's priests on the boats at the center of the lake, Toro-nagashi or floating lighted lanterns on the water starts from 7:30 pm. And then, a fireworks display is scheduled from 8 pm to 8:30 pm. Access 1 hr. by bus from Odawara Sta., and then get off at Moto-Hakone Bus Stop 所在地神奈川県箱根町芦ノ湖芦ノ湖湖水まつり最寄駅小田原駅よりバスで１時間元箱根下車

5 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. ©2014 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.

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Calendar Events to be enjoyed in July 2014

HOKKAIDO 北海道

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 18 ～ 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 (park) from 12 noon to 9 pm daily from July 18th to Aug. 15th. A fireworks display is held over the Toyohira River from 7:40 pm to 8:30 pm on July 25th, and Bon Odori , Japanese folk dancing in the O-dori Nishi-2-chome area from 6 pm to 9 pm daily from Aug. 14th to 20th. Access (1) For the fireworks display site: The Namboku Subway Line to Nakajima Koen Sta., and then walk 5 min. to the Toyohiragawa Minami-Ohashi bridge. (2) For Bon Odori site: The Tozai, Toho or Namboku Subway Line to O-dori Sta. URL http://www.sapporo-natsu.com/ 所在地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61回さっぽろ夏まつり最寄駅 (1) 花火大会会場：地下鉄南北線で中島公園駅下車、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

TOHOKU 東北

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 21 ◇ 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 boats, leaving Marine Gate Shiogama （pier） around 12 noon for sailing in Matsushima Bay. After coming back to the pier around 4 pm, two Mikoshi are carried by townspeople through the city to each Shrine, both arriving around 6:30 pm. On the eve of the festival (on the 20th), a fireworks display is held over the Shiogama pier from 8 pm to 8:30 pm. URL http://kankoubussan.shiogama.miyagi.jp/modules/tinyd0/?id=5 Access The JR Senseki Line to Hon-Shiogama Sta., and then walk 10 min. to Marine Gate, or walk 15 min. to Shiogama Shrine. 所在地宮城県塩釜市塩竈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マリンゲートへは徒歩10分、又塩竃神社へは徒歩15分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 22 ～ Jul. 24 ◇ Aizu-Tajima 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. On the 22nd, Kodomo-Kabuki (traditional Japanese plays by boys) are performed on the floats set in the center of the city from 12 noon to 1 pm. Four O-yatai (big floats), on which Kodomo- Kabuki are played, parade on the town's main streets from 4 pm to 10:30 pm on the 22nd, and from 4 pm to 11 pm on the 23rd. On the 23rd, Nanahokai-Gyoretsu , a procession of women in traditional attire parades from 7 am to 8:30 am, and then Mikoshi parades from 10:30 am to around 2 pm. URL http://www.minamiaizu.org/gion/index.html Access 3 hrs. 15 min. by Tobu Railways Express "Minami Aizu" from Asakusa Sta. to Aizu Tajima Sta., and then walk 10 min. 所在地福島県南会津町田島田出宇賀神社熊野神社祇園祭／会津田島祇園祭最寄駅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

1 Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 26 ～ Jul. 28 ◇ 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 held in the Haramachi-ku are as follows: (1) On the 26th, Yoinori-keiba or horse racing by local people in traditional attire at Hibarigahara Moor from 2 pm to around 4 pm, (2) On the 27th, Ogyoretsu or a procession of warriors on horses marching through the city to Hibarigahara Moor from 9:30 am to 11 am, thereafter （3）Kacchu-Keiba or a horse racing show by armored warriors from 12 noon, then (4) Shinki-Sodatsusen , scramble for three Shinki flags of the Shrine by hundreds horsemen in ancient armor and helmets from 1 pm. On the 28th, Nomakake , 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 the Odaka-ku area, from 9 am to around 12 noon. URL http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~nomaoi/english.htm Access The JR Joban Line to Haranomachi Sta. 所在地福島県相馬市相馬野馬追最寄駅 JR常磐線原ノ町駅下車

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 30 ～ Aug. 5 ◇ Kuroishi Neputa Matsuri Festival, Kuroishi, Aomori Pref. Neputa features a huge 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 around 10 pm on July 30th and Aug. 2nd. URL http://kuroishi.or.jp/event/summer/kuroishineputa Access The JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line to Shin-Aomori Sta.(South Exit). From there, take Konan Bus to Kuroishi Eki-mae Bus Stop, or the JR Ou Honsen Line to Hirosaki Sta., from there take the Konan Tetsudo to Kuroishi Sta., and then walk 10 min. 所在地青森県黒石市名称黒石ねぷた祭り最寄駅 JR東北新幹線新青森駅（南口）より弘南バスで黒石駅前下車、又は JR奥羽本線弘前駅より弘南鉄道黒石駅下車、徒歩10分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 31 ～ Aug. 4 ◇◎ Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival, Hachinohe, Aomori Pref. This is the gorgeous festival of Sansha (three Shrines; Ogami Shrine, Shinra Shrine and Shinmei Shrine), and is designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. The main event of the festival is a parade of Mikoshi (portable shrines) of each Shrine and 27 colorful huge floats proceeding between the City Hall and the center of Kaji-cho area from 3 pm to 5:30 pm on Aug. 1st and 3rd. Kiba-dakyu or Japanese polo is held in the precincts of Chojasan Shinra Shrine from 2 pm to around 4 pm on Aug. 2nd. Many other events are scheduled during the period. URL http://www.city.hachinohe.aomori.jp/kanko/festival/sansya/ Access The JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line to Hachinohe Sta. From there take the JR Hachinohe Line to Hon-Hachinohe Sta. 所在地青森県八戸市おがみ神社新羅神社神明宮名称八戸三社大祭最寄駅 JR東北新幹線八戸駅より JR八戸線で本八戸駅下車

CHUBU 中部

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 6 & Jul. 7 ◇ Murakami Taisai Festival of Haguro Shrine, Murakami, Niigata Pref., features a parade of three Mikoshi (portable shrines) and 19 Oshagiri (beautifully sculptured and lacquered floats) following children in traditional attire and so on, along the city's main streets from 8 am to 11 pm on the 7th. URL http://www.city.murakami.lg.jp/site/kanko/murakami-taisai.html Access The JR Uetsu Honsen Line to Murakami Sta., and then walk 20 min. 所在地新潟県村上市羽黒神社市役所付近村上大祭最寄駅 JR羽越本線村上駅より徒歩20分

2 Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 12 ～ Sep. 6 ◇◎ 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 12, 16, 19, 20, 26- 28, 30, Aug. 1-5, 7-20, 23, 24, 30, 31, (from 8 pm to 10:30 pm on weekdays and Sundays, from 8 pm to 11 pm on Saturdays, and from 8 pm through 4-5 am from Aug. 13 to 16), and Sep. 6 (from 11 pm). URL http://www.gujohachiman.com/kanko/index_e.htm Access The Nagaragawa Tetsudo Line from Mino-Ota Sta. to Gujo-Hachiman Sta. From there, 5-10 min. by taxi to the site. 所在地岐阜県郡上市八幡町郡上踊り最寄駅美濃太田駅より長良川鉄道郡上八幡駅へ、そこより会場までタクシーで5-10分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 12 ～ Jul. 13 Tenno-sai or Gion Matsuri Festival of Yamana Shrine, Morimachi, Shizuoka Pref., features a parade of eight decorated floats, and Bugaku (court dances with ancient music) designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. The floats start from the Shrine at 10 am, parading through the city and return around 7 pm, meanwhile eight kinds of Bugaku are presented by children and adults in colorful attire on the stage in Maiya Hall of the Shrine, from 4 pm to 9:20 pm on both days. URL http://www.town.morimachi.shizuoka.jp/docs/2014061000037/ Access The JR Tokaido Honsen Line to Fukuroi Sta. From there, 20 min. by Akiha Bus to Tenno Bus Stop. 所在地静岡県周智郡森町山名神社山名神社天王祭最寄駅 JR東海道本線袋井駅より秋葉バスで20分、天王下車

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 20 ～ Aug. 18 ◇ Fuefuki-shi Natsu Matsuri, Summer Festival of Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Pref. Isawa Ukai , cormorant fishing on foot which is an ancient method catching Ayu (sweetfish or trout-like fish), handling trained cormorants specially native to the Isawa area. Ukai is scheduled from 8 pm to 8:50 pm on the Fuefuki River every Wed., Thu., Sat. and Sun. during the festival period. Admission is free. A fireworks display is held over the river from 8:50 pm to 9 pm daily. URL http://www.fuefuki-kanko.jp/detail/index_224.html#snpoint Access The JR Chuo Honsen Line to Isawa Sta., and then walk 20 min. 所在地山梨県笛吹市笛吹川笛吹市夏まつり最寄駅 JR中央本線石和駅より徒歩20分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 23 ～ Jul. 29 ◇ Joetsu Matsuri Festival, Joetsu, Niigata Pref., features a parade of Mikoshi (portable shrine), floats and folk dancers held daily in the Takada district from the 23rd to the 26th, and then in the Naoetsu district from the 26th to the 29th. A dancing parade is held in the Takada district on the 25th and in the Naoetsu district on the 28th, both from 7 pm to 8:45 pm. On the 26th, the main event of the festival, Mikoshi-no-Kawakudari in which the Mikoshi is crossed over the Sekikawa River with a boat from the Takada district to the Naoetsu district, is held from 6:25 pm to 8:40 pm, and then Mikoshi is carried to Otabisho (portable shrine resting place) in the Naoetsu district to arrive at 10 pm, while a fireworks display is held at the mouth of the river from 8 pm to 9 pm. Many more events are scheduled during the festival period. URL http://www.joetsu-kanko.net/special/matsuri/gyouji.html Access (1) To Takada District, the JR Shin'etsu Honsen Line to Takada Sta. (2) To Naoetsu District, the JR Shin'etsu Honsen Line to Naoetsu Sta. 所在地新潟県上越市高田地区及び直江津地区関川上越まつり最寄駅 (1) 高田地区へはJR信越本線高田駅 (2) 直江津地区へはJR信越本線直江津駅

3 Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 24 ～ Jul. 26 ◇◎ Yahiko Toro Matsuri or Lantern Festival at Yahiko Shrine, Yahiko, Niigata Pref., has a 1,000-year history and is designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. On the 25th, a parade of people holding torchlights starts from Mt. Hikone to the town around 6:30 pm and then the highlight of this festival, a procession of Mikoshi (two portable shrines), about 20 floats decorated with lots of lanterns, and hundreds people holding lanterns each, goes through the main streets of the town from 9 pm to 11 pm. A fireworks display is scheduled at Yahiko Koen (park) from 8 pm to 10 pm. URL http://www.niigata-kankou.or.jp/sys/data?page-id=2418 Access The JR Yahiko Line to Yahiko Sta., and then walk 10 min. 所在地新潟県西蒲原郡弥彦村彌彦神社彌彦公園弥彦燈籠まつり最寄駅 JR弥彦線弥彦駅から徒歩10分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 25 ＆ Jul. 26 ◎ 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, in the playground of Arai Elementary School from 7:30 pm to 9 pm on the 25th, and in the playground of Arai Junior High School from 7:15 pm to 9 pm on the 26th. URL http://www4.tokai.or.jp/horagai/date/date.html Access The JR Tokaido Honsen Line to Araimachi Sta., and then walk 15 min to Arai Elementary School, and walk 20 min. to Arai Junior High School. 所在地静岡県新居町諏訪神社遠州新居の手筒花火最寄駅 JR東海道本線新居町駅より新居小学校へは徒歩15分、新居中学校へは徒歩20分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 26 ＆ Jul. 27 ◎ Owari Tsushima Tenno Matsuri Festival of Tsushima Shrine, Tsushima, Aichi Pref., designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. The festival is highlighted by two parades of boats on the pond in Tenno-gawa Koen (park); (1) five Makiwara-bune boats decorated with hundreds of lighted lanterns under the fireworks display from around 8:45 pm to 9:30 pm on the 26th, and (2) six Danjiri-bune boats with a doll of Noh play's character each placed atop, from 9 am to around 12 noon on the 27th. Many more events are scheduled during the period. URL http://www.tsushima-kankou.com/festival/tennnou/tenno_festival.html Access The JR Kansai Honsen Lne to Yatomi Sta., from there take the Meitetsu Tsushima Line to Tsushima Sta., and then walk 20 min. 所在地愛知県津島市津島神社天王川公園尾張津島天王まつり最寄駅 JR関西本線弥富駅より名鉄津島線で津島駅下車徒歩20分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 26 ＆ Jul. 27 ◇ Kozan Matsuri or Gold Mine Festival at Aikawa-machi, Sado City, Niigata Pref. The town was once a gold mining town in feudal days. A local folk dancing parade is held on the town's main streets from 6 pm to 10 pm on the 26th, and from 8 pm to 9 pm on the 27th. On the 27th, a live music concert including Kodo (Japanese drumming troupe) performs in Hama Koen (park) from 3:30 pm to 9 pm, and then a fireworks display is held over Aikawa Bay from 9 pm to 9:30 pm. URL http://www.niigata-kankou.or.jp/sys/data/smartphone-index?page-id=2424 Access 1 hour by hydrofoil or 2 hrs. 30 min by ferry from Niigata Port to Ryotsu Port. From there, 50 min. by bus to Aikawa Bus Stop. 所在地新潟県佐渡市相川町浜公園相川湾鉱山祭最寄駅新潟港より両津港へはジェット船で1時間、フェリーで2時間30分、そこよりバスで50分の相川下車

4 Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 31 ＆ Aug. 1 ◇ Nafune Taisai, Festival of Hakusan Shrine, Wajima, Ishikawa Pref. On July 31st, Mikoshi (a portable shrine) on the boat proceeds through the Torii gate standing in the sea near the Shrine, 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 to Okariya (portable shrine resting place) in the town around midnight. On Aug. 1st, Mikoshi is set afloat again from 2:40 pm and is returned to the Shrine at 3:20 pm, while Gojinjo-daiko is demonstrated. URL http://kimassi.net/notomaturi/nahune.html Access The JR Nanao Line to Wajima Sta. From there, 20 min. by bus to Nafune-machi Bus Stop. 所在地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

Ｄａｔｅ 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 carried by people, and other women in Yukata (cotton Kimono ) going from near JR Tennoji Sta. to the temple, from around 1:20 pm to 3 pm on June 30th. Some other events are scheduled during the period. URL http://www.aizendo.com/festival.htm Access (1) The JR Osaka Kanjo Line to Tennoji Sta., and then walk 15 min. (2) The Tanimachi Subway Line to Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Sta.（Exit No. 5), and then walk 2 min. 所在地大阪市天王寺区愛染堂勝鬘院愛染まつり最寄駅 (1) JR大阪環状線天王寺駅より徒歩15分 (2) 地下鉄谷町線四天王寺前夕陽丘駅（5番出口）より徒歩2分

Ｄａｔｅ 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 around 3 pm. A Japanese dance is presented by girls in colorful attire in the precincts of the Shrine from 4:30 pm. URL http://www10.ocn.ne.jp/~siramine/page007.html Access By municipal bus No. 9 from Kyoto Sta. to Horikawa Imadegawa Bus Stop, or the Karasuma Subway Line to Imadegawa Sta., and then walk 8 min. 所在地京都市上京区白峯神宮精大明神例祭最寄駅 JR京都駅より市バスNo. 9で堀川今出川下車、又は地下鉄烏丸線今出川駅より徒歩8分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 7 ◇ Kaeru-tobi, or the religious lesson of story-telling at Kimpusenji Temple on Mt. Yoshino, Nara Pref. The ritual of Renge-e, or parishioners on the boats pick up lotus flowers and donate them to each temple, starts at around 10 am. A man wearing a frog costume on a float is carried to the Zao-do temple from 12:30 pm, and there the Kaeru-tobi ritual in which the frog 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 cited by a pious priest, is held from around 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. URL http://www.town.yoshino.nara.jp/kanko-event/welcome/year-event/kaerutobi.html Access The Kintetsu Yoshino Line to Yoshino Sta. From there, 3 min. by ropeway to Sanjo Sta., and then walk 15 min. 所在地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駅よりロープウェーで3分山上駅下車、徒歩15分

5 Ｄａｔｅ 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 Kumano Nachi 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 around 2 pm and run around the Mikoshi for purification. Eventually, Mikoshi return to the main Kumano Nachi Shrine around 3:30 pm. URL http://www.town.nachikatsuura.wakayama.jp/forms/info/info.aspx?info_id=9443 Access The JR Kisei Honsen Line to Kii-Katsuura Sta. From there, 30 min. by bus for Nachisan, and then get off at Taki-mae Bus Stop. 所在地和歌山県東牟婁郡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30分、滝前下車Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 14 ～ Jul. 24 ◇◎ Gion Matsuri Festival of Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto. This elegant festival, originating in 869, is counted as one of the three grandest festivals in Japan. The festival actually lasts for one month in July, and has its two highlights, Saki-Matsuri on the 17th and Ato-Matsuri on the 24th. Yoiyama (all floats with lighted lanterns are exhibited on the main streets) is held on the evening from the 14th to 16th, and from the 21st to 23rd. On the 17th, Saki-Matsuri in which Yama-hoko-Junko or a procession of 23 gorgeous floats （10 Hoko , huge floats mounted on wheels and 13 Yama , smaller floats) are drawn along the main streets of the city to the tune of flutes, drums, gongs and other musical instruments, is held from 9 am to 11:25 am, and then three Mikoshi parade from Yasaka Shrine to Otabisho (portable shrine resting place) from 5 pm to 11:30 pm. On the 24th, Ato- Matsuri is held, in which Yama-hoko-Junko (a procession of another 10 floats) proceeds again from 9:30 am to 11:22 am, and Hanagasa-Junko or a long colorful pageant, consisting of many dancing groups, children and Geisha , all in traditional costumes, starts from Yasaka Shrine down to the main streets from 10 am and returns to the Shrine at 11:43 am. Then three Mikoshi start from Otabisho at 5 pm, going through the city, and back to the Shrine around 11:30 pm. Many other events are scheduled during the period. URL http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/gion/ Access The Karasuma Subway Line to Shijo Sta. to go to Yasaka Shrine and Shijo-Karasuma 所在地京都市八坂神社京都市内祇園祭（宵山、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

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 24 ＆ Jul. 25 ◇◎ 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 of 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 (4,000 fireworks). URL http://www.tenjinsan.com/tjm.html Access (1) The Tanimachi Subway Line to Minami-Morimachi Sta., and then walk 5 min. to the Shrine. (2) The JR Tozai Line to Osaka Tenmangu Sta. 所在地大阪市北区大阪天満宮大川天神祭最寄駅 (1) 地下鉄谷町線南森町駅下車、徒歩5分 (2) JR東西線大阪天満宮駅Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 24 ＆ Jul. 25 Tanabe Matsuri Festival of Tokei Shrine, Tanabe, Wakayama pref., with a 450-year history and noted for its Okasa (floats). On the 24th, a parade of Mikoshi (portable shrine), three decorated horses, townspeople in traditional attire and eight Okasa (floats) is held from Tokei Shrine through the town from 9 am to around 1:30 pm. And then all the floats are pulled onto the Aizubashi bridge, where they are decorated with lighted lanterns and are exhibited until around 10 pm. On the 25th, all the floats gather again on the bridge around 12:30 pm, and parade through the towns to the Shrine to arrive around 7:30 pm. Yabusame (horseback archery) by children is held, as a sign of the closing ritual of the festival, from 9:20 pm. Access JR Kisei Honsen Line to Kii-Tanabe Sta., and then walk 5 min. URL http://www.tanabe-kanko.jp/event/tanabematsuri/ 所在地和歌山県田辺市田辺祭最寄駅 JR紀勢本線紀伊田辺駅より徒歩5分で闘鶏神社

6 CHUGOKU & SHIKOKU 中国・四国

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 13 Kangen-sai, or Court Music Festival of Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Pref. Mikoshi (a portable shrine) on Goza-bune , brightly illuminated sacred boat is towed by three boats to the large red-painted Torii Gate standing in the sea at around 5:40 pm, and then towed away across the channel to Jigozen Shrine on the mainland at around 8:20 pm, while court music is played on the boat. And then, the Mikoshi sails for two other shrines in Miyajima, and eventually returns to Itsukushima Shrine through the Torii Gate at around 12 midnight. Access (1) The JR Sanyo Honsen Line to Miyajima-guchi Sta., and then walk 5 min. to Miyajima-guchi Pier. From there, 10 min. by ferryboat to Miyajima Pier, and then walk 10 min. to the Shrine. (2) 30 min. by streetcar or by bus from Hiroshima Sta. to Hiroshima Ujina Port. From there, 22 min. by hydrofoil to Miyajima Pier, and then walk 10 min. to the Shrine. URL http://www.miyajima.or.jp/event/event_kangen.html 所在地広島県廿日市市（はつかいちし）宮島町厳島神社地御前神社管絃祭最寄駅 (1) JR山陽本線宮島口駅より徒歩5分の宮島口桟橋からフェリーで宮島下船(10分)、徒歩10分 (2) 広島駅より市電又はバスで広島宇品港下車(30分)、高速船で宮島下船(22分)、徒歩10分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 20 & Jul. 27 ◇ Tsuwano Gion Matsuri Festival of Yasaka Shrine at Tsuwano-cho, Shimane Pref. Sagi-mai-Shinji or Heron Dance is designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. Two men dressed like herons and others in traditional costumes perform the dance in tune with leisurely music of drums, pipes and bells. They start dancing in front of the City Hall from 3 pm, and then move to Yasaka Shrine and many other places in the city until around 5:30 pm on the 20th, and from 3 pm to around 4:30 pm on the 27th. URL http://www.tsuwano.ne.jp/kanko/modules/pico/index.php/content0060.html Access The JR Yamaguchi Line to Tsuwano Sta., and then walk 10 min. 所在地島根県津和野町弥栄神社祇園祭（津和野の鷺舞神事）最寄駅 JR山口線津和野駅より徒歩10分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 20 ～ Jul. 27 ◇ Yamaguchi Gion Matsuri Festival of Yasaka Shrine, Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Pref. On the 20th, Sagi-no-mai , Heron Dance is performed in the precincts of the Shrine from 6 pm, and then three Mikoshi (portable shrines) are carried through the main streets of the city from 7 pm to 9 pm. On the 24th, "So-odori Yamaguchi Minakoi Nonta ", a folk dancing parade of about 1,500 people in tune with the merry music proceeds through the city from 7:30 pm to 9 pm. Many more events are scheduled during the period. URL http://www.visit-jy.com/english/spot/detail.php?id=69 Access (1) Walk 10 min. from Kami-Yamaguchi Sta., or walk 20 min. from Yamaguchi Sta. on the JR Yamaguchi Line. (2) Walk 3 min. to the shopping street from JR yamguchi Sta. 所在地山口県山口市八坂神社山口祇園祭最寄駅 (1) JR山口線上山口駅より徒歩10分、又は山口駅より徒歩20分で八坂神社 (2) 商店街へは、JR山口駅より徒歩3分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 22 ～ Jul. 24 ◇◎ Uwajima Ushi-Oni Matsuri Festival at 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 3 pm. (2) Oyaushioni or three imaginary 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 heading for the Uwajima bay. There, (4) the festival comes its climax from around 8 pm when the three Mikoshi on the boat are carried on the sea and upstream of the Suka River to in front of the Warei Shrine. And then, Hashirikomi , men scramble for catching sacred white strips of paper hanging from a tall bamboo pole standing at the center of the river, is held from around 8:50 pm, while a fireworks display takes place in Maruyama Koen (park). URL http://ushioni.gaina.ne.jp/page0122.html Access The JR Yosan Line to Uwajima Sta. 所在地愛媛県宇和島市和霊神社うわじま牛鬼まつり／和霊大祭最寄駅 JR予讃線宇和島駅

7 KYUSHU & OKINAWA 九州沖縄

Ｄａｔｅ 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 with 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. Many more events are scheduled during the period. URL http://www.hakatayamakasa.com/index.php Access The JR Ssnyo Shinkansen Line to Hakata Sta., and then walk 15 min. to Kushida Shrine. 所在地福岡市櫛田神社博多祇園山笠最寄駅 JR山陽新幹線博多駅より徒歩15分で櫛田神社

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 19 ～ Jul. 20 ◎ Kokura Gion Daiko or a drumming festival at 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 from 3:30 pm to 7 pm on the 19th and from 11 am to 2:30 pm on the 20th, and on the Komoji-dori street from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on the 20th. URL http://www.kokuragiondaiko.jp/ Access The JR Sanyo Shinkansen Line to Kokura Sta., and then walk 15 min. to Kokura Castle. 所在地福岡県北九州市小倉小倉城小倉祇園太鼓最寄駅 JR山陽新幹線小倉駅より、徒歩15分で小倉城

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 25 ～ Jul. 27 ◎ Tobata Gion Yamagasa Festival at Tobata, Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka Pref., is the festival of three Shrines: Tobihata Hachimangu, Sugawara Jinja and Nakabaru Hachimangu, and is designated as one of the National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets. It features a parade of Yamagasa (huge eight floats each shaped like a pyramid decorated with hundreds of lighted lanterns) carried by townspeople through the city daily during the period. The highlight of the festival comes when all the magnificence Yamagasa gather in front of Tobata Ward Office from 6:30 pm to 9 pm on the 26th. URL http://tobatagion.jp/ Access The JR Kagoshima Honsen Line to Tobata Sta., and then walk 10 min. 所在地福岡県北九州市戸畑戸畑祇園山笠／戸畑祇園大山笠最寄駅 JR鹿児島本線戸畑駅より徒歩10分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 26 ＆ Jul. 27 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 4 pm on Jul. 26th, and from 9 am to 3 pm on 27th. URL http://www.at-nagasaki.jp/archives/d/120 Access The JR Nagasaki Line to Nagasaki Sta., and then take municipal street-car to Oura Tenshudo, and then walk 2 min. to the Matsugae Kokusai Kanko Futo. 所在地長崎市長崎港松ヶ枝国際観光埠頭長崎ペーロン選手権大会最寄駅松ヶ枝国際観光埠頭へは、JR長崎線長崎駅より市電で大浦天主堂下車、徒歩2分

8 - 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. 9th this year) or when the water is excessively muddy.

Ｄａｔｅ May. 11 ～ Oct. 15 ◇ Nagaragawa Ukai, Nagara River, Gifu Pref. Period of time: May 11th - Oct. 15th (except Jul. 26th, Aug. 2nd and Sep. 9th) Boarding time: 6:15 pm Departure time: 7:15 pm, returning around 8:30 pm Charge: \3,100 (without meal) for weekdays, \3,400 (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. URL http://www.gifucvb.or.jp/sightseeing/ukai.php 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. 10th), Boarding time: 7:20 pm, returning around 8:10 pm (Jun. 1st - Aug. 31st ), 6:50 pm, returning around 7:45 pm (Sep. 1st - Oct. 15th) Charge: \2,600 (Jun. 1st - Jun. 30th & Sep. 1st - Oct. 15th), or \2,900 (Jul. 1st - Aug. 31st), in either case for a boat ride (without meal) Reservation: Please call 0568-61-2727 (Kisogawa Kanko) or reserve through major travel agencies.

URL http://kisogawa-ukai.jp/?plan=no-meal Access The Meitetsu Inuyama Line to Inuyama-Yuen Sta.（East Exit), and then walk 3 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（東口）より徒歩3分

9 Ｄａｔｅ Jun. 14 ～ Sep. 21 Ujigawa Ukai, Uji River, Kyoto Pref. Period of time: Jun. 14th - Sep. 21st Boarding time: 6:30 pm, returning around 8 pm (Jun. 14th - Aug. 31st), 6 pm, returning around 7:30 pm (Sep. 1st - Sep. 21st) Charge: \2,000 (child: \1,000) without meal Tickets are put on sale 30 min. before the boarding time on the day. No reservation is necessary unless you charter a boat for a group. URL http://www.kyoto-uji-kankou.or.jp/topics/ukai2014 Access (1) The Keihan Uji Line to Keihan Uji Sta., and then walk 10 min. to Ujibashi Bridge. (2) The JR Nara Line to Uji Sta., and then walk 15 min. to Ujibashi Bridge. 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15分

Ｄａｔｅ Jul. 1 ～ Sep. 15 ◇ Arashiyama Ukai, Oi River, Arashiyama, Kyoto. Period of time: July 1st - Sep. 15th (except Aug. 16th) Departure time: 7 pm and 8 pm (July 1st - Aug. 31st), 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm (Sep. 1st - 15th) Charge: \1,700 (without meal) The cruising to watch Ukai takes about one hour. 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. URL http://www16.plala.or.jp/kyoto-yakatabune/05.html Access The Keifuku Arashiyama Line to Arashiyama Sta. or the Hankyu Arashiyama Line to Hankyu Arashiyama Sta., and then walk about 15 min. 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より、徒歩15分