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The Grand Shrine at Ise
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Festivals in Japan
- Festivals are religious ceremonies which aim to strengthen the bonds between humans and the gods. A great many festivals are held in
every region of Japan throughout the year.
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- Kyoto:Gion Festival
- Festivals are held at Kyoto's Yasaka shrine from the first of July until the 29th.
The 'Pre-festival' on the 17th and the 'Post-festival' on the 24th are the high-ponts of the festivities, and the city will throng with the sound
of Taiko drums and flutes as the portable mikoshi shrine is carried throught the streets.
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- Osaka: Tenjin Festival
- On the 24th and 25th of July, the sacred spear will be carried from the boat and the portable mikoshi shrine will cross the river.
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- Tokyo: Summer Festival at Asakusa Shrine
- This festival is held every year on the three days leading up to the last Sunday in May, and is held to pray for good health.
The procession of hand-crafted lamp-bearers winds its way around the town, so it's a very enjoyable spectacle.
- その他の祭り
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- Nagasaki: Nagasaki Kunchi
- This three day festival is held at Nagasaki's Suwa shrine from the 7th of September. Highlights include a parade and stringed
instruments made to look like dutch boats.
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- 青森県 ねぶた祭り
- 青森市、弘前市で盛大に行われる祭り。無病息災を祈って行われる。芸術的な灯籠（とうろう）をかついで、町じゅうを練り歩くので、
見るだけでも楽しい祭り。今年は8月1日～7日に開催される。
- POINT!
- Festivals are an opportunity to experience Japan's dynamic traditional culture.
Festivals are a good chance to find out about all about the values and beliefs of Japanese people.
You can have a great time trying traditional Japanese 'fast food' and absorbing the bustling atmosphere.
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