Kuzuryu Shrine Annual Grand Festival
The annual grand festival of Kuzuryu Shrine Hongu, enshrined on the shores of Lake Ashi in Hakone. Dedicated to the great deity Kuzuryu, the guardian of Lake Ashi, this shrine is renowned as a power spot for matchmaking blessings. Worshippers take a special boat from Moto-Hakone Port across the lake to attend the solemn rituals at the main shrine nestled in the lakeside forest. The festival, set against the beautiful scenery of Lake Ashi and its mystical atmosphere, is popular as a special experience away from everyday life. While the monthly festival on the 13th of each month is also famous, the annual grand festival on June 13th is the most important ceremony of the year.
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The experience of crossing Lake Ashi by special boat for worship is truly one of a kind. The solemn rituals at the main shrine nestled in the lakeside forest, and a power spot known for matchmaking blessings. Among the monthly festivals held on the 13th of each month, the June grand festival is the most majestic.
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Kuzuryu Shrine is a subsidiary shrine of Hakone Shrine, originating from the legend of the nine-headed dragon of Lake Ashi. It has long been revered as a deity of water and matchmaking. The annual grand festival is held on June 13th every year.
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Kuzuryu Shrine has been revered since ancient times as the guardian deity of Lake Ashi, originating from the nine-headed dragon legend. Positioned as a subsidiary shrine of Hakone Shrine, the annual grand festival is held on June 13th every year. Monthly festivals are held on the 13th of each month, particularly drawing worshippers seeking matchmaking blessings.
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Take a bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway for about 40 minutes and get off at "Moto-Hakone." The special worship boat departs from Moto-Hakone Port at 9:30 (registration begins at 8:00). Round-trip boat fare is 1,500 yen.
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The grand festival is very popular and the boat has limited capacity. It is recommended to line up early in the morning for registration.
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Comfortable walking shoes are essential as you will walk through a forest path. When purchasing a boarding ticket, you will receive an offering and a prayer application form.
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Visitor Report
The annual grand festival of Kuzuryu Shrine leaves a strong impression on participants with the special experience of crossing Lake Ashi by boat. Many visitors say "the views of the Hakone mountains from the lake are beautiful" and "I was moved by the mystical atmosphere of the main shrine in the forest." Worshippers come from across Japan seeking matchmaking blessings, and many reports of "actually finding a connection" have been received. The space created by the solemn atmosphere of the rituals and the nature of Lake Ashi is described as "a special place where you can forget everyday life."
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