50th Ashigara Kintaro Matsuri
8/2(日)
Mamashita, Minami-Ashigara-shi, Kanagawa, Tsujishita Ground
Minami-Ashigara's largest summer festival, steeped in Kintaro legend. Opens with a sacred water ceremony from Yuhi no Taki Waterfall. Features mikoshi competitions, Yoshimoto comedy shows, lucky candy throwing, Bon Odori, and simultaneous fireworks from two locations with Ashigara Bayashi taiko drums.。
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Mamashita, Minami-Ashigara-shi, Kanagawa, Tsujishita Ground
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Sacred water ceremony from Yuhi no Taki Waterfall opens the festival. Local mikoshi competitions, comedy shows, lucky candy throwing, and Bon Odori lead to the climax - simultaneous fireworks from two locations with Ashigara Bayashi taiko drums.
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First held in 1976 wishing children to grow healthy like Kintaro. Cancelled 2020-2022, revived in 2023. The 2026 edition marks the 50th milestone.
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First held in 1976 in Minami-Ashigara, held annually on the first Sunday of August. Cancelled 2020-2022, revived in 2023 as the 47th edition.
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Izuhakone Railway Daiyuzan Line Fujifilm-mae Station, 5-minute walk. Free parking at Minami-Ashigara Junior High and Vermi 3 parking.
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Gates open at 4 PM; fireworks around 8 PM are most crowded. Arrive early. Mikoshi competitions begin around 6:30 PM.
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Outdoor ground venue - prepare for heat. Picnic mat handy for fireworks. Sacred water ceremony splashes water, so wear appropriate clothes.
Visitor Report
Beloved as Minami-Ashigara's biggest summer festival. Food stalls line the venue and the sacred water ceremony creates tremendous excitement. Yoshimoto comedy shows keep crowds laughing.
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