Shiogama Jinja Hanote Matsuri Festival
塩竈神社帆手祭
Witness a 1-ton sacred palanquin racing down 202 steep stone steps in this breathtaking traditional ritual.The Shiogama Jinja Hanote Matsuri is a significant ritual held annually on March 10th at Shiogama Jinja in Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture, signaling the arrival of spring in the Mutsu region.
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- 迫力の神輿体験: 重さ1トンの神輿が202段の階段を駆け下りる瞬間は、一生に一度の迫力です。
- 歴史を感じる旅: 300年以上の歴史を持つ伝統的な神事を通じて、日本の精神文化に触れることができます。
- 春の訪れ: 陸奥に春を告げる祭りの熱気を感じながら、季節の移ろいを楽しめます。
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March 10, 2027
Weather forecast
Tue
8/4
25°/19°
63%
Wed
8/5
25°/20°
47%
Thu
8/6
29°/22°
66%
Fri
8/7
30°/24°
100%
Sat
8/8
31°/24°
89%
Sun
8/9
26°/22°
84%
Mon
8/10
27°/20°
71%
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