Yoshino Shrine Spring Grand Festival
Festival

Yoshino Shrine Spring Grand Festival

Japanese name:吉野神宮大祭(春)

📅 Thu, Apr 29, 2027

📍 Yoshino, Nara

About this event

The Yoshino Shrine Spring Grand Festival is a traditional festival held every year on April 29 within the grounds of Yoshino Shrine. The festival features traditional Urayasu-no-mai dances, folk dances, and shigin (sung poetry) recitations, offering a chance to experience rich local culture. Dedicated to the 96th Emperor Go-Daigo, Yoshino Shrine is also known for its beautiful architecture representative of the Showa period. This spring grand festival is a valuable opportunity to experience the area's lively spirit and history.

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Venue

Yoshino Shrine

3226 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara 639-3115

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