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August 23, 2025 (Saturday) <Held annually on the same day>
Around 18:00: Bon Odori
Joko-ji Temple "Ennichi Yoi Festival and Bon Odori"
城興寺「縁日宵祭り・盆踊り」
The "Ennichi Yoi Festival and Bon Odori" held every year on August 23 at Joko-ji Temple is a heartwarming event attended by people who pray for conception, safe childbirth, and child-rearing. This temple in Haga Town offers a special moment not just for the locals but for all visitors. During the festival, attendees can enjoy various stalls and activities in the precincts of Joko-ji Temple. Delicious local cuisine and traditional crafts are lined up, offering visitors a diverse cultural experience. In the evening, local people gather to showcase the glamorous Bon Odori, and participants can join the dance circle together. A noteworthy feature of this event is its unique atmosphere where local traditions and the modern era blend. The festival, which can only be experienced in a limited period and location, will become a lifelong memory for participants. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the locals. By actively conversing and enjoying Bon Odori together, they will gain an unforgettable experience. Make new friends and have an unforgettable summer night.
Place:Joko-ji Temple (Ensho Jizo)
Transportation:Approximately 30 minutes from JR Utsunomiya Station by Light Line (bound for Haga & Takanezawa Industrial Park) and get off at "Kiyohara District Community Center Front" → Transfer to JR Bus Bound for Shihara and get off at "Ensho Jizo Front" About 30 minutes from the Kita-Kanto Expressway Moka IC Approximately 30 minutes from JR Utsunomiya Station by taxi
Contact:028-678-0422