[Latest in 2023] Whale boat, lion dance, and mikoshi parade! Introducing the annual Yokkaichi Festival.
掲載日：2023.09.29
The ``Reitaisai Yokkaichi Festival'' is an annual festival at Suwa Shrine that has been passed down since the early Edo period.
It is a traditional autumn festival in YokkaichiCity, inheriting traditional culture such as karakuri floats, feudal lord parades, dancing lions, and portable shrines.
In this topic, we will introduce in detail the locations and access to the Reitaisai and Yokkaichi Festivals.
The Autumn Yokkaichi Festival is held for two days: September 30th (Saturday) and October 1st (Sunday).
At the regular festival Yokkaichi Festival, there are 9 events such as whale boats, mikoshi, and daimyo parades to Suwa Shrine, parades held in shopping streets, and other fun events such as festival booths and food trucks. The area around Suwa Shrine will be filled with lively mood for two days, October 30th (Sat) and October 1st (Sun).
The Yokkaichi Festival is famous for the Onyudo Karakuri Dashi, but unfortunately there will be no kneading this year. However, on Saturday, September 30th, you will be able to experience operating the Onyūdō's eyes and tongue.
Be sure to visit Suwa Shrine during the fall and enjoy the Yokkaichi Festival where you can feel the history.
Event date: 2 days from Saturday, September 30, 2020 to Sunday, October 1, 2020
TimeSeptember 30th (Sat) 9:30~ Safety Prayer Festival/October 1st (Sunday) 11:00~ Grand Festival Shinto Ritual
Location Suwa Shrine 22-38 Suwa Sakae-cho, Yokkaichi City, Mie YokkaichiCity
and nearby shopping districts (Honmachi-dori shopping district, Minamihamada-cho district, Suwa Sakae shopping district, etc.)
Traffic access
【public transport】
600m walk from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station (about 7 minutes)
Approximately 1,200m walk from JR Yokkaichi Station (approximately 14 minutes)
【car】
Approximately 7.6km (approximately 17 minutes) from Yokkaichi Interchange on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway
Approximately 9.0km (approximately 17 minutes) from Kawagoe Interchange on the Isewangan Expressway
[Parking] Please use nearby paid parking lots and coin parking.
*As the area near the venue will be crowded, please use public transportation as much as possible.
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Autumn Yokkaichi Festival Schedule for Saturday, September 30th
・Safety prayer festival
・Kerikomi (dedication/in our company grounds)
・Special dedication
・Town training (each group's own town neighborhood)
・Outing (to a shopping district near our company, etc.)
・Evening Festival
At the ``Swa Fair'' held on Suwa Shindo, you can enjoy target shooting, ring toss, fair booths, food trucks, and more.
There will also be a stamp rally and booths introducing each Neri at the evening festival!
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Autumn Yokkaichi Festival October 1st (Sunday) schedule
・Big festival ritual
・Flower offering (dancing lion offering)
・Neri-komi (dedication/in front of our shrine)
・Town training (each group's own town neighborhood)
・Outing (to a shopping district near our company, etc.)
There are plenty of things to see, including the parade of feudal lords, whale boats, and the dedication of dancing lions!
The area east of Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station will be very lively.