About this event
Held in Shibayama Town, Chiba Prefecture, the Shibayama Haniwa Festival is a festival where people dressed in ancient costumes descend upon ancient burial mounds (kofun) to reflect on the ancient spiritual richness that modern people have forgotten. Scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026, the festival is recruiting participants to take part as ancient people in the ancient ritual, which is the festival's main event. Participation is free of charge. Why not take this unique opportunity to dress up as ancient people and interact with modern people? Details of the event can be checked on the Shibayama Town official website. The application deadline is Monday, August 31, 2026.
Official website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Tendai Sect Tenozan Fukujuin Kannonkyo-ji Temple
298 Shibayama, Shibayama-machi, Sanbu-gun, Chiba 289-1619
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