Kanagawa Kanagawa
May 05, 2025 (Monday)Held on the same day every year
Sagami Kokufu Festival
相模国府祭
With over a thousand years of history dating back to the Heian period, this festival is designated as an intangible folk cultural property of Kanagawa Prefecture, where the six shrines of Sagami gather. There is a procession of mikoshi (portable shrines) from each shrine, and at Aiyojiba (Baba Park), the 'Heron Dance' is performed on a boat-shaped stage, along with various religious rites. The Shinto ritual of 'Zamondo' held at Kamigoroyama is particularly well-known. Also known as the 'Tenka Festival'.
Place:Rokusho Shrine Hongo, Baba Park, Kamigoriyama
Transportation:5-minute walk from Kokufu Shinjuku Bus Stop to Rokusho Shrine 5-minute bus ride from JR Ninomiya Station via Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Bus
Contact:0463-61-3300