Kawasaki Sanno Festival (Inage Shrine Grand Festival)
Kawasaki's largest summer festival, held annually from August 1 to 3 at Inage Shrine in Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki City, boasting over 400 years of history. In the Edo period it was called 'Gion of the East,' thriving as the guardian shrine of Kawasaki-juku on the Tokaido road. On the final day, the 'Shinkosai' procession features two large mikoshi called 'Kujaku' (Peacock) and 'Tama' (Jewel) touring 23 parish neighborhoods over a full day, with the route embodying stories of 'the marriage of male and female deities' and 'the birth of a divine child.' Approximately 120 food stalls line the shrine grounds, with dedicatory performances also taking place — truly a symbol of Kawasaki's summer.
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The 'Shinkosai' on the final day, featuring two large mikoshi touring 23 neighborhoods, is the greatest attraction. The 'Koshiki Miyaza-shiki,' a rare medieval ceremony surviving in the Kanto region, is designated as a Folk Cultural Property of Kanagawa Prefecture and is historically precious. The approximately 120 food stalls on the shrine grounds are another festival highlight.
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Inage Shrine is an ancient shrine of Kawasaki with ties to Emperor Keiko, and was known as 'Kawasaki Sanno-sha' until the Edo period. It prospered as the guardian shrine of Kawasaki-juku on the Tokaido road, and the Sanno Festival has over 400 years of history. Its grand scale earned it the nickname 'Gion of the East.'
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Inage Shrine enshrines Takemikazuchi-no-kami and is an ancient Kawasaki shrine, formerly called 'Takemikazuchi-no-miya.' In the late Heian period, Kawasaki Kanja Motoie renamed it 'Kawasaki Sanno-sha,' and it became 'Inage Shrine' in Keio 4 (1868). The Sanno Festival is based on historic rituals dating back to the Heian period, and in the Edo period it was held on June 15, earning the nickname 'Gion of the East' for its grandeur. Two large mikoshi tour 23 neighborhoods in a spectacular procession. The secret 'Koshiki Miyaza-shiki' is one of the few surviving medieval ceremonies in the Kanto region and is not open to the general public. Held annually from August 1 to 3, it is Kawasaki City's largest summer festival.
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About a 5-minute walk from JR Kawasaki Station or Keikyu Kawasaki Station. Located at 7-7 Miyamoto-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki. Public transportation is convenient due to the station's proximity.
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Many visitors come over the three days, with the final day's Shinkosai being the most crowded. Stall browsing is more relaxed on the first and second days.
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Heat protection is essential for this early August event. Stay hydrated and seek shade regularly. Bring cash for the many food stalls.
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Once called 'Gion of the East,' this grand festival at Inage Shrine has been a famous attraction along the Tokaido road. Held August 1-3, the 'Koshiki Miyaza-shiki,' a folk cultural property designated by Kanagawa Prefecture, is a precious ritual passed down orally since the medieval period and is open for public viewing. On the final day, two large shrine mikoshi called 'Kujaku' and 'Tama' spend an entire day touring 23 parish neighborhoods, with stories of 'divine marriage' and 'divine birth' embedded in the route. The shrine grounds host sacred Shinto dances, dedicatory drums, and performances, with approximately 120 food stalls creating a lively atmosphere. Children's energetic dance performances attract attention every year, and many families visit for the stalls. When the festival fully returned to its original form after four years of scaled-back COVID-era observances, it was warmly welcomed by long-time local residents. It remains deeply popular as a traditional event representing Kawasaki's summer.
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