2nd Shirasawa Hometown Exchange Meeting

A reborn traditional event of Shirasawa
The festival will be held in a specially set up festival square, featuring a powerful competition of portable shrines gathered from within the town, as well as local specialty products. There will also be food trucks, a bazaar, and a fun lottery event along with bon dancing, making it a packed event.
Map & Location
Shirasawa Community Center Parking Lot
About 15 minutes from the Kanetsu Expressway 'Numata' IC
About 23 minutes by bus from JR Joetsu Line Numata Station (get off at the 'Shiono-i' bus stop)
Details about 2nd Shirasawa Hometown Exchange Meeting
- Date & Time
- 8/10(Sun) 16:00~21:00
- Note
- The mikoshi (portable shrine) ritual starts at 3:30 PM. The opening ceremony is from 4:00 PM to 4:10 PM, the first part (festival) is from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and the second part (bon dance) is from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. *In case of bad weather, the second part (bon dance) may be postponed to the next day.
- Venue
- Shirasawa Community Center Parking Lot
- Address
- 135-1 Hirai, Shirasawa-cho, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture
- Access
- About 15 minutes from the Kanetsu Expressway 'Numata' IC
- Access (Public)
- About 23 minutes by bus from JR Joetsu Line Numata Station (get off at the 'Shiono-i' bus stop)
- Contact
- 0278-53-2111 (Numata City Shirasawa Community Center)