Festival

Kunikami Gion Festival

Japanese name:国神祇園

📅 Tue, Jul 20, 2027

📍 Minano, Saitama

About this event

Kunikami Gion, held in Minano Town, Saitama Prefecture, is a traditional festival held every year around July 20. It is held at a location about a 5-minute walk from the Kunikamikyoku-mae bus stop, accessible by town-operated bus from Minano Station on the Chichibu Railway. The festival ceremony starts around 2:00 PM, followed by the appearance of portable shrines (mikoshi). This festival is one of the Gion festivals passed down in Minano Town and is cherished as a community-rooted Shinto ritual. As detailed schedules and contents may change, checking in advance is recommended.

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Venue

Kunikami

Kunikami, Minano, Chichibu District, Saitama 369-1622

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