Spring Fujiwara Festival

On the 3rd, the festival's largest event "Minamoto no Yoshitsune's Eastward Procession" takes place, featuring popular actors and talents portraying Yoshitsune. It reenacts the scene where he fled from his brother Yoritomo to Hiraizumi and was warmly welcomed by Fujiwara Hidehira, reminiscent of a Heian-era picture scroll. About 100 participants parade through the town, attracting many tourists along the roadside. There are also performances of Noh from Chuson-ji, Men'en dance from the important intangible folk cultural asset Motsu-ji, and local traditional arts such as deer dancing.

Date & Time

5/1(Thu) 5/2(Fri) 5/3(Sat) 5/4(Sun) 5/5(Mon)

Note

Depending on the event details.

Venue

Hiraizumi Town (Chuson-ji, Motsu-ji, Hiraizumi Station, etc.)

Address

Hiraizumi Town, Nishiwagai District, Iwate Prefecture

parking

Public transportation is recommended as congestion is expected during the period.

Access

Approximately 10 minutes from the Tohoku Expressway "Hiraizumi Maesawa" IC

Access (Public)

Approximately 25 minutes on foot from JR Tohoku Main Line "Hiraizumi" Station to the entrance of Chuson-ji Tsukimi-zaka, 10 minutes on foot to Motsu-ji.

Contact

0191-46-2110 （Hiraizumi Tourism Association）

URL

http://hiraizumi.or.jp/event/haru_fuji.html