[Wrapping up the Chichibuji festival] Gun festival is held!! 2023/12/9(Sat)~12/10(Sun)
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This festival is held at Iida Hachiman Shrine in Ogano Town, and is loved by local people as the conclusion of the many festivals held in the Chichibu region. In particular, during the main event, ``Otachi (gunfire offering),'' gunshots echo from both sides of the approach, and a unique sight can be...
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Table of Contents
- What is the origin of the gun festival?
- What are the highlights?
- where?
- schedule
What is the origin of the gun festival?
It is said that the ``Teppo Festival'' dates back more than 200 years to the Edo period.
There are various legends about its origins, including one theory that it was started by people who were having trouble with deer and wild boars that were destroying their fields, and one theory was that it was started as a prayer for a bountiful hunt to get rid of those animals, and another theory that it started as a test shot by a hunter.
What are the highlights?
The finale is the ``Otachi'' ritual in which the sacred horse runs up the stone steps in the midst of crossfire.
It is known as the festival that concludes the year of Chichibuji festivals.
where?
The Gun Festival is held at Iida Hachiman Shrine in Ogano-cho, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture.
schedule
Saturday, December 9th
14:00 Wakashugu shrine visit
14:30 Kasaboko/Yatai float pulling around
16:00 Sanbaso performance
7:30pm Kabuki performance
Sunday, December 10th
10:00 Festival/Kagura performance (all day)
10:30am Sanbaso performance
Kabuki performance from 11:00 to 14:00
15:00 Daimyo procession
16:00 Otachi Shinto ritual (gunfire dedication)
17:00 Mikoshi passing and wholesale, Kasahoko and float pulling around
17:30 Shinko Festival (Kawase Shinto ritual)
19:00 Fireworks dedication
A relaxing inn with a modern Japanese atmosphere. Enjoy five types of guest rooms that give you a deep Japanese feel. The breakfast, which uses plenty of local ingredients, is popular. A futuristic powder room that looks like it's inside a spaceship. A private bath where you can enjoy yourself while feeling nature. A space with a wood-burning stove to warm your body and soul. It is decorated with quiet yet gorgeous wildflowers that have a strong presence. 8 minutes walk from Seibu Chichibu Station. Accommodation with no meals and breakfast included. OMOTENASHI Selection 2022 Award Winner
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