Futarasan Shrine Kikusuimatsuri

One of Utsunomiya's grand events in autumn
The 'Futarasan Shrine Kikusuimatsuri', developed as a secondary festival to the 'Akiyamamatsuri' held on October 21, is held on the last Saturday and Sunday of October every year. As the deity of Futarasan Shrine, Toyoshikime no Mikoto rides on a portable shrine, participating in the Hōren procession through the streets of Utsunomiya along with Yabusame. Additionally, every few years, floats and food stalls accompany the Hōren procession.
Map & Location
Utsunomiya Futarasan Shrine
About 20 minutes from the Tohoku Expressway 'Utsunomiya IC' / About 25 minutes from the Tohoku Expressway 'Kanuma IC'
About 5 minutes by Kanto Bus 'Sakushin Gakuen Komyo' from JR Utsunomiya Station, get off at 'Babacho', and walk a short distance.
Details about Futarasan Shrine Kikusuimatsuri
- Date & Time
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10/25(Sat) 10/26(Sun)
- Note
- Held on the last Saturday and Sunday of October. Yabusame ceremonial event around 9:00 and around 15:30. Hōren procession from 9:30 to 15:30.
- Venue
- Utsunomiya Futarasan Shrine
- Address
- 1-1 Baba-dori, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture
- parking
- Paid
- Access
- About 20 minutes from the Tohoku Expressway 'Utsunomiya IC' / About 25 minutes from the Tohoku Expressway 'Kanuma IC'
- Access (Public)
- About 5 minutes by Kanto Bus 'Sakushin Gakuen Komyo' from JR Utsunomiya Station, get off at 'Babacho', and walk a short distance.
- Contact
- 028-622-5271 (Utsunomiya Futarasan Shrine)
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