Kitano Shrine Annual Festival
5/23(土) 〜 5/24(日)
3-chome Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Kitano Shrine
The annual festival of Kitano Shrine in Minami-Kamata, Ota Ward. Founded in 1661, enshrining the deity of learning. Features lively mikoshi processions, Bon dancing, stalls, bingo, folk song dancing, and a lottery. A neighborhood festival full of downtown charm.。
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3-chome Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Kitano Shrine
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Mikoshi procession and Bon dancing with stalls in the grounds. Participatory bingo and lottery. Taiko drums and folk song dancing for experiencing Japanese tradition.
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Founded in 1661 when a village head enshrined Suwa-sha. In 1849, a Tenjin deity from river floods was enshrined. Merged with Suwa Shrine in the Meiji era to become Kitano Shrine.
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Annual festival since 1661. Merged Tenjin in 1849, combined with Suwa Shrine in the Meiji era. Now a subsidiary of Kamata Hachiman Shrine.
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5-minute walk from Keikyu Kamata Station East Exit along the Nomikawa River. Address: 1-6-5 Minami-Kamata, Ota-ku.
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Small local festival, no large crowds. Saturday evening is liveliest with Bon dancing and stalls.
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Small grounds - avoid large bags. Goshu-in available at main shrine Kamata Hachiman Shrine.
Visitor Report
Normally quiet Kitano Shrine transforms into a lively celebration on festival days. Small grounds create a warm downtown atmosphere. The mikoshi procession along Nomikawa River has a different charm from large festivals.
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