Oiwa Bishamonten (Saishoji Temple), Akutai & Tainagashi no Shiki Festival in Ashikaga City (Ashikaga-shi)
JapanGuides.net The “Bishamonten” are dedicated to the God of war. Oiwa Bishamonten is one of the three famous Bishamonten in…
JapanGuides.net The “Bishamonten” are dedicated to the God of war. Oiwa Bishamonten is one of the three famous Bishamonten in…
JapanGuides.net A gorgeous float, mounted with Karakuri Mechanical Dolls, is exhibited in this hall. One of the three festival floats…
JapanGuides.net Kokoromi Gakuen is a rehabilitation center for handicapped people which was founded in 1969. In 1958, the people living…
“Hiyondori” is said to be an accented version of the word “Hiodori” (fire dance). This dance, based on the ceremony…
Festival Period: 15-16 December This festival in the western part of the prefecture includes arrow, sword and fire dances. Akihasan…
JapanGuides.net Held every year on May 4 and 5, the Tado Shrine Festival features young horseback riders in samurai armor…