Efudzukusai Festival
絵筆塚祭
A unique celebration in Kamakura featuring manga-inspired brush monuments and beautiful illuminated lanterns.
Schedule
October 4, 2026 08:00 – October 4, 2026 16:00
The Efududzukusai Festival is a unique cultural event held every October at Egara Tenjinsha, a shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Highlights
About Efudzukusai Festival
- Experience Manga Culture: See the rare brush monuments and professional manga-style lanterns that are unique to this region.
- Magical Night Scenery: Visit the evening before the main event to see the illuminated lanterns lighting up the shrine grounds.
- Cultural Shrine Visit: Explore the historic Egara Tenjinsha and feel the spiritual connection between tradition and modern art.
Weather forecast
Fri
9/4
24°/22°
75%
Sat
9/5
24°/21°
69%
Sun
9/6
25°/21°
88%
Mon
9/7
27°/22°
96%
Tue
9/8
29°/26°
63%
Wed
9/9
27°/23°
61%
Thu
9/10
23°/21°
64%
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