The Kikusuifestival will be held over two days at Utsunomiya Futaarayama Shrine, commemorating its origins in 1673. The festival honors the protective blessings of the deity Toyokirihikonomikoto, carried through Utsunomiya in an ornate palanquin. Highlights include traditional yabusame performances each morning and evening inside the Great Torii gate. The festival, embedded in rich history, provides a splendid spectacle of culture and tradition.