Sakado Shrine Yasaka Festival (Summer Festival)
7/18(土) 〜 7/19(日)
7-2 Hinodecho, Sakado, Saitama, Sakado Shrine
A summer festival held annually in mid-July at Sakado Shrine in Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture, also known locally as 'Tenno-sama.' Floats (dashi) from five districts — First through Fourth districts and Aoda — are paraded through the streets, accompanied by festival music (ohayashi) designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Sakado City. The energetic mikoshi procession, known by the nickname 'Abare Mikoshi' (Raging Mikoshi), is a signature attraction, with carriers' passion electrifying the summer streets of Sakado. A traditional summer festival brimming with old-town charm, brought to life by the entire local community.。
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7-2 Hinodecho, Sakado, Saitama, Sakado Shrine
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The 'Abare Mikoshi' (Raging Mikoshi), known for its extraordinary energy, is the main attraction. The parade of floats from five districts and the competitive performance of festival music designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Sakado City are also impressive. The passion and unity of the local people make this a vibrant and lively festival.
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Long cherished under the name 'Tenno-sama' as a festival of Sakado Shrine. The festival music of the five districts — First through Fourth and Aoda — has been designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Sakado City and is carefully preserved as a regional traditional performing art.
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The Yasaka Festival at Sakado Shrine in Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture, is held annually in mid-July as a festival of Yasaka Shrine. Also called 'Tenno-sama,' it is a plague-quelling festival to pray for good health and household safety by enshrining and appeasing Gozu Tenno. The five groups of festival musicians from First through Fourth districts and Aoda are designated as Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Sakado City, with preservation groups and roadside residents parading floats and performing music. Held in the downtown area about a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Sakado Station on the Tobu Tojo Line.
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About a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Sakado Station on the Tobu Tojo Line. Easy access by train thanks to its proximity to the station.
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The mikoshi procession route gets crowded, but the float parades cover a wide area, allowing for more relaxed viewing in some spots. The atmosphere peaks from evening onward.
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Sun protection is essential for this mid-July event. Convenience stores and restaurants near Sakado Station make hydration easy.
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The Yasaka Festival at Sakado Shrine in Sakado City, held every July, is locally known as 'Tenno-sama.' The festival music of five groups from First through Fourth districts and Aoda is designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Sakado City, with preservation groups and local residents parading floats while performing traditional music. Mikoshi are also part of the festivities, with the area from Sakado Shrine to Sakado City Cultural Center (Furea) and Sun Road becoming a pedestrian zone that draws large crowds. With easy access just a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Sakado Station on the Tobu Tojo Line, visitors come not only from the local area but also from neighboring regions. The Tanabata Festival sometimes coincides with the same period, and weekends when both festivals overlap fill the entire Sakado Station north exit area with a festive atmosphere. Amid the sounds of float music and mikoshi chants, enjoying a summer evening in Sakado has become a beloved local tradition.
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