Shimoyamaguchi Shinmei Shrine Annual Grand Festival
Festival

Shimoyamaguchi Shinmei Shrine Annual Grand Festival

Japanese name:下山口神明社例大祭

📅 Sat, Aug 22, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23, 2026

📍 Hayama, Kanagawa

About this event

Held in Hayama Town, the "Shimoyamaguchi Shinmei Shrine Annual Grand Festival" is a traditional festival hosted by the Shinmei Shrine Parishioners' Association. The Eve Festival takes place on Saturday, August 22, and the Main Festival on Sunday, August 23. Rooted in the community, this annual festival is a Shinto ritual and a valuable opportunity to experience long-standing local culture. Although detailed festival program contents are not specified, local residents gather annually and events such as portable shrines (mikoshi) and food stalls are expected to be held. As a summer tradition of Hayama, it is an event that creates local lively excitement.

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Venue

Shimoyamaguchi Shinmei Shrine

1504 Shimoyamaguchi, Hayama, Miura District, Kanagawa 240-0116

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