Shimodate Gion Festival

The Shimodate Gion Festival, one of the top summer festivals in the prefecture, is held over four days centered around the Haguro Shrine in Omachi. The men's mikoshi (portable shrine) is bursting with sweat like pearls. The women's mikoshi sways on the shoulders of young women. Experience the largest summer festival in Chikusei, full of power and energy! When the festival begins, two large mikoshi, the 'Oomikoshi' and 'Himemikoshi', along with over 30 children's mikoshi, march through the streets all at once, filling the main street with so many spectators that movement becomes impossible.

Date & Time

7/24(Thu) 18:00～22:007/25(Fri) 18:00～22:007/26(Sat) 18:00～22:007/27(Sun) 18:00～22:00

Note

July 24-26 from 18:00 to 22:00 * July 27 from 6:00 to 9:30

Venue

North Exit of Shimodate Station, Haguro Shrine, etc.

Address

Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture

parking

Free temporary parking is available at the former City Hall site and the multi-story parking lot in front of the station. Due to expected congestion, the use of public transportation is recommended.

Access (Public)

Immediately after getting off at Shimodate Station

Contact

0296-20-1160 （Chikusei City Tourism Association (Department of Industry and Tourism)）

URL

http://www.chikuseikanko.jp/index.php?code=11