Yaegaki Shrine Gion Festival

A festival held every year on August 4th and 5th. It has a long history, having continued since Genroku 10 (1697), with portable shrines and music troupes coming from 10 neighborhoods around the Yaegaki Shrine. The unique call of "anyaa doshita" and the coordinated portable shrine processions are truly impressive. Spectators bucket cold water on the portable shrines, allowing them to feel a sense of unity with the bearers, which is also a charm. On the night of the 4th, there is a rare female-only portable shrine procession, further enhancing the festival's excitement.

Map & Location

Details about Yaegaki Shrine Gion Festival

Date & Time

8/4(Mon) 8/5(Tue)

Note

August 4 (Mon) Female Portable Shrine 18:00~, August 5 (Tue) Portable Shrine Procession 11:30~22:00

Venue

Yaegaki Shrine and surrounding area

Address

Yokaichi, Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture

parking

Free parking available at Yokaichi Community Center, (株)Arai Ekimae Hall, Fukusenji, Toeiji, Yokaichi Nursery, Tenjin Mountain Park, and Yokaichi 2nd Junior High School (Paid parking available in the surrounding area when full)

Access

About 2 km from Choshi Connection Road Sosa IC

Access (Public)

About a 5-minute walk from JR Sobu Main Line "Yokaichi" Station

Contact

0479-73-0014 （Sosa City Tourism Association (within Sosa City Commerce and Tourism Division)）

URL

https://www.city.sosa.lg.jp/page/page000941.html