{"id":6388,"date":"2019-07-08T13:57:40","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T04:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mt-fuji.gr.jp\/cms_mt-fuji\/?page_id=6388"},"modified":"2019-07-25T10:55:43","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T01:55:43","slug":"festivals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mt-fuji.gr.jp\/en\/festivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Unique local festivals held seasonally.Plenty of nature at the foot of Mt. Fuji
\nand lively yet heart-warming taste will add glamour to your memories.<\/div>\n

Downloading of Mt. Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes MAP is this<\/a><\/p>\n

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Historical and traditional event<\/span>
\nKai-no-Katsuyama Yabusame (Horseback Archery) Festival<\/h1>\n
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Fujikawaguchiko T. MapD-2<\/th>\nTEL:0555-72-3168<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000Apr 29\u3000<\/strong><\/span>
\nIt is the Takeda-ryu Yabusame-Shinji that has more than 900 years of history held on Apr 29 at Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine. Shooting whistling arrows from a galloping horse just like a Sengoku picture is spectacular.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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\u2018Real\u2019 costumes and props<\/span>
\nMotosu Kuge (Court Noble) Parade<\/h1>\n
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Fujikawaguchiko T. Map B-3<\/th>\nTEL:0555-87-2518<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000May 17\u3000<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe parade of people in colorful Kuge costumes is held on May 17 at Motosu Yama-jinja Shrine. It has been handed down in the Motosu district for approximately 300 years. It is said to have started in order to inspire young men in the area with martial spirit during the Takeda period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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Pre-opening Festival<\/span>
\nOmichi Biraki and Chinowa Kuguri<\/h1>\n
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Fujiyoshida City Map E-3<\/th>\nTEL:0555-21-1000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000Jun 30\u3000<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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Climbing to the summit of Mt. Fuji<\/span>
\nStart of Mt. Fuji climbing season<\/h1>\n
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Mt.Fuji 5th Station Map D-5<\/th>\nTEL:0555-72-1266<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Jul 1<\/strong>At sunrise on Jul 1, the portable shrine leaves Komitake-jinja Shrine at the 5th station of Mt. Fuji for the summit to pray for the safety of climbers. At Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine, Omichi Biraki ceremony is held in order to pray for the security of Yoshida-guchi Mountain Trail and the safety of climbers. Now, it\u2019s time for Mt. Fuji climbing!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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Tempted by a grateful breeze<\/span>
\nAnnual Summer Festivals of the Fujigoko Area<\/h1>\n
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There is a fireworks display every day at one of Fuji five lakes respectively between Aug 1st and 5th every year.<\/p>\n

Aug 1 Yamanakako Hoko Festival\u30fbFireworks<\/strong>
\nAug 2 Saiko Ryugu Festival\u30fbFireworks<\/strong>
\nAug 3 Motosuko Sinko Festival\u30fbFireworks<\/strong>
\nAug 4 Shojiko Ryoko Festival\u30fbFireworks<\/strong>
\nAug 5 Kawaguchiko Kojo Festival\u30fbFireworks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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Known as one of the three most eccentric festivals in Japan<\/span>
\nYoshida Fire Festival<\/h1>\n
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Fujiyoshida City Map E-3<\/th>\nTEL:0555-21-1000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000Aug26\u30fb27\u3000<\/span><\/strong>
\nIt is a festival held at the end of the climbing season on Mt. Fuji,thanking for watching over the safety of Mt. Fuji climbing. It is a two-day festival; on Aug 26 (Chinkasai Festival) and on Aug 27(Susuki Festival). Big pine torches of three meters in height with a diameter of 80 cm are lit. It is just spectacular to see people carrying the Mt. Fuji-shaped portable shrine which weighs 1 ton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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The flame which rises in darkness<\/span>
\nOshino Hakkai Festival<\/h1>\n
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Oshino Village Map F-3<\/th>\nTEL:0555-84-4222<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000Aug 8\u3000<\/strong><\/span>
\nIt is a summer festival held on August 8 which is associated with Hakkai (8 lakes). The festival has a Shinto ritual worshipping Hachidai Ryuo, and Japanese drum performance, Bon dance, Hachimonji-yaki, and laser light fireworks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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A rare fall festival in Japan<\/span>
\nSafe Childbirth Festival<\/h1>\n
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Yamanakako V. Map F-4<\/th>\nTEL:0555-62-3952<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000Sep 4\u30fb5\u3000<\/strong><\/span>
\nIt is a fall festival of Yamanakasuwa-jinja Shrine held on Sep 4 and 5. This festival is said to have divine favor in impregnation and easy delivery. It is believed that women who have touched or carried the portable shrine are promised to have easy delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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Event to be given to the shrine as a Shinto ritual<\/span>
\nOmuro Sengen-jinja Shrine Yabusame(Horseback Archery)Festival<\/h1>\n
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Fujiyoshida C. Map E-2<\/th>\nTEL:0555-22-1025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000Sep 19\u3000<\/span><\/strong>
\nThis festival is held at Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine in Shimoyoshida in fall. It is different from the horseback archery, which a person in hunting clothes shoots whistling arrows in order to practice martial arts. It is a rare Shinto ritual in Japan which performs \u201chorseshoe fortune-telling\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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summer harvest festival!<\/span>
\nNarusawa Harvesting Festival<\/h1>\n
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Narusawa V. MapC-3<\/th>\nTEL:0555-85-3900<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000Jul&Aug\u3000<\/span><\/strong>
\nAt this festival held in the harvest season of highland vegetables grown in Narusawa Village such as fresh corns, tomatoes, and cucumbers, visitors can sample vegetables for free. Also, fresh vegetables harvested early in the morning are available for purchase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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Symphony of Illumination in the forest<\/span>
\nYamanakako Art Illumination Fantasium<\/h1>\n
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Yamanakako V. Map F-4<\/th>\nTEL:0555-62-5587<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000Late Nov~Early Jan(Planned)\u3000<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhen Lake Yamanakako is covered with snow, many people come together to create art illumination at Hana-no-miyako Park. Fantastic representation of lights can be enjoyed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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Fantastic festival, coloring the sky and the lake<\/span>
\nKawaguchiko Winter Fireworks & Mt. Fuji Day Fireworks<\/h1>\n
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Fujikawaguchiko T. Map D-2<\/th>\nTEL:0555-72-3168<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000Mid Jan~Late Feb(Planned)\u3000<\/span><\/strong>
\nThere are several firework displays between middle of Jan and end of Feb. Also, there is Mt. Fuji-Day fireworks on Feb 23.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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Special feature of winter in Fuji five lakes area<\/span>
\nSaiko Ice Festival<\/h1>\n
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Fujikawaguchiko T. MapB-2<\/th>\nTEL:0555-82-2160<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000Late Jan~Early Feb(Planned)\u3000<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe festival will be held from late Jan to early Feb, the ice-tree has the height of 10 meters. They are beautifully lightened up at night and the ice art creates unique atmosphere. Having a splendid Mt.Fuji as a background, visitors enjoy the ice-art made by the winter nature. Lightened up ice-trees is a must-see.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n

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Fantastically light up the diamond Fuji<\/span>
\nYamanakako Diamond Fuji Weeks & Ice Candle Festival<\/h1>\n
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Yamanakako V. Map G-4<\/th>\nTEL:0555-62-3100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000Feb 1~Feb 22 (Planned)\u3000<\/strong><\/span>
\nIn Feb, the magnificent view of the Diamond Fuji which the sun sinks behind the summit of Mt. Fuji and thousands of ice candles which decorate the waterside can be experienced at the lakeside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Unique local festivals held seasonally.Plenty of nature at the foot of Mt. Fuji and lively yet heart-warming taste will add glamour to your memories. Downloading of Mt. Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes MAP is this Historical and traditional event Kai-no-Katsuyama Yabusame (Horseback Archery) Festival Fujikawaguchiko T. MapD-2 TEL:0555-72-3168 \u3000Apr 29\u3000 It is the Takeda-ryu Yabusame-Shinji that more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":10,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"5105"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mt-fuji.gr.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6388"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mt-fuji.gr.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mt-fuji.gr.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mt-fuji.gr.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mt-fuji.gr.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6388"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.mt-fuji.gr.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6388\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7186,"href":"https:\/\/www.mt-fuji.gr.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6388\/revisions\/7186"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mt-fuji.gr.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6388"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}