The Nikkō Tōshō-gū Spring Grand Festival is a large event that recreates the procession of Tokugawa Ieyasu's spirit being reinterred from Sunpu to Nikkō. This festival is held annually for two days starting on May 17th, with the highlight being the "Hyakumono-soroe Sen-nin Musha Gyōretsu" on May 18th. The spectacle of approximately 1200 people parading along the path centered on a portable shrine captivates visitors. Nikkō Tōshō-gū is located in Nikkō City, Tochigi Prefecture, and can be accessed via the JR Nikkō Line or Tobu Nikkō Line. In addition, the area around Tōshō-gū offers many attractions, where visitors can enjoy historical buildings and beautiful nature. During the festival period, limited exhibitions of traditional crafts and special ceremonies are held, so it is worth visiting. It is recommended to secure a spot early to watch the shrine procession and enjoy the entire parade.

Place：Nikkō Tōshō-gū (Yamanouchi 2301, Nikkō City)

Transportation：From JR Nikkō Line Nikkō Station or Tobu Nikkō Line Tobu Nikkō Station, take the Tobu Bus bound for Chuzenji Onsen or Yunomoto Onsen for about 6 minutes and get off at "Yasukawamachi" then walk about 5 minutes. Or take the World Heritage Tour Bus and get off at "Nishi Sando" then walk 5 minutes. About 5 minutes from Nikkō-Utsunomiya Road Nikkō IC.

Contact：0288-54-0560

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