About this event
Held in Takanezawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture, "Kure-ichi" is a year-end market tradition taking place along the street in front of Hoshakuji Station (Nishi-cho). Organized by the local shopping district, the market offers various goods for sale amidst the bustling atmosphere of the year's end. From early December to late January, submissions are accepted for the "Genki Senryu" comic poetry contest, gathering voices from local town residents. In addition, a sightseeing photo exhibition of the town is held from early to late December, displaying photographs packed with the charms of Takanezawa Town. The Kure-ichi market itself takes place on December 22 and is expected to bustle with people preparing for the new year and enjoying their shopping. Around this time, strawberry sales also begin at Omori Orchard, allowing visitors to enjoy the tastes of winter. Kure-ichi serves as a valuable opportunity for community members to gather and deepen their bonds.
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Hoshakuji Station
Hoshakuji, Takanezawa-machi, Shioya-gun, Tochigi 329-1233
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