5 popular festivals in Shinonsen Town! Don't miss the exciting moments!
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Nowadays, many festivals require admission fees and can only be enjoyed from afar, but here in Shin-Onsen Town, there are many festivals that are just a five-minute walk from the hotel, and many events that tourists can participate in for free. What's more, you can enjoy the luxurious experience of staying overnight in a quiet countryside while experiencing local culture. Take this opportunity to participate in a festival in Shin-Onsen Town and experience traditional culture firsthand! If you lo...
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We are a voluntary tourism organization that promotes the attractions of the northern part of Kinki, including Tamba, Tajima, Tango, and Wakasa. The flavors of Northern Kinki are not limited to crab, a representative winter sea delicacy, but also include oysters, yellowtail, and pufferfish, as well as cockles, rock oysters, and white squid in the summer, and mountain flavors such as Tamba chestnuts, Tamba black beans, and the summer fruit, sand dune melon. This is an area where you can enjoy gourmet food all year round. I would be delighted to visit the vast northern Kinki region many times and provide information on railway journeys.
- Table of Contents
- Where is Shinonsen Town?
- Yumura Onsen Festival ~ An exciting day of iris tug-of-war!
- Kawashita Festival Fireworks Display - The summer highlight of Tajima's three major festivals! Sea breeze, food stalls, and fireworks at night! A summer festival to enjoy with all five senses!
- "The Arayu Tengu Festival brightens up Yumura's summer! It's like a carnival"
- Yumura Fire Festival! Let's raise the torch while singing traditional songs, burn away evil with prayer and respect, and cultivate the power to improve ourselves humbly!
- "World Tajima Beef Festival" A festival celebrating the world-famous Tajima beef! A day to celebrate the roots of high-quality Wagyu beef
Where is Shinonsen Town?
Shinonsen is a town located in the northern part of Hyogo Prefecture, in the Tajima region. It faces the Sea of Japan and is famous as a hot spring resort. Shinonsen is rich in nature, with a beautiful coastline and mountains.
Yumura Onsen Festival ~ An exciting day of iris tug-of-war!
It is held on the first Sunday of June every year. Tourists are welcome to participate! Come and have a heated tug-of-war with the iris!
The Great Iris Tug of War boasts a history of around 700 years! Local residents and tourists join forces to pull a giant rope that is 60cm in diameter, 80m long, and weighs 4 tons. If the upper group wins, they will be blessed with bountiful harvests, and if the lower group wins, they will be blessed with prosperity in business! Tourists are welcome to participate too, so let's all have fun together! This festival is held on the Boys' Festival of the lunar calendar in memory of Jikaku Daishi Ennin, the founder of Yumura Onsen. It is a heartwarming traditional event to give thanks for the blessings of the hot springs and pray for bountiful harvests and the healthy growth of children.
Location: Shinonsen Town, Yumura Onsen Town
Event hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm. Tug of war starts at 4:00pm.
Kawashita Festival Fireworks Display - The summer highlight of Tajima's three major festivals! Sea breeze, food stalls, and fireworks at night! A summer festival to enjoy with all five senses!
Hamasaka Shimokawa Festival: 3 days of excitement every year in mid-July!
Tourists can experience the charm of carrying a portable shrine at Utsuno Shrine and watch the traditional Kirin Lion Dance up close. At night, you can enjoy fireworks and delicious food from the food stalls, making this a summer festival that satisfies all five senses.
[Saturday: Yoimiya]
Kyoji Yatai: 17:00, parade through the shopping district from Hamasaka Station
[Sunday: Main Festival]
Mikoshi procession: ・Departure from Utsuno Shrine 10:20 ・Arrival at the shrine (Hamasaka Beach) 17:00-17:30 ・Kirin Lion Dance (Tachibana Dance) around 17:00 Hamasaka Town Summer Festival Fireworks Display 20:00, Hamasaka Prefectural Beach *There will be no cancellation or postponement in the event of bad weather. [Inquiries] Hamasaka Autonomous District (0796-82-8033)
[Mondays and public holidays: Kango Festival]
Okama Purification Ceremony: 15:30 Mikoshi Ring (Departure from Otabisho) Around 16:00 Utsuno Shrine Ring: Arrival Around 19:00
*Please note that the event time may change depending on the weather and temperature.
"The Arayu Tengu Festival brightens up Yumura's summer! It's like a carnival"
Held every third Saturday in July! A lively parade, a fantastic sight of illuminated picture lanterns, a gorgeous stage and a feast of food stalls. It's a festival that you can enjoy from morning until night, just like the Yumura Carnival!
Arayu Tengu Festival - A traditional festival in Yumura Onsen to pray for the safety of one's family and prosperity in business. The Arayu Tengu Festival is held in Yumura Onsen town every July. The Tengu enshrined at Hachiman Shrine is welcomed to Arayu and parades through the town with a troupe of Tengu from a street performer. The festival is lively with night stalls, bingo tournaments, band performances, and more, and is especially popular with people praying for prosperity in business. It is said that if you touch the Tengu statue at Arayu, your luck will double, making this a must-see event for anyone in business!
Location: Shinonsen Town, Yumura Onsen Town
Event period: 3rd Saturday of July every year from 15:00 to 21:00. Tengu procession: Starts at 5:00 pm
Yumura Fire Festival! Let's raise the torch while singing traditional songs, burn away evil with prayer and respect, and cultivate the power to improve ourselves humbly!
Tourists are welcome to join in too! Let's liven up the festival together by waving torches!
The Yumura Fire Festival, held every year on August 24th in Yumura, is a traditional ritual that has been continued since the Edo period. Children wave torches while chanting "Jirombo, Tarombo, Moogi no Nakanokurombo" to burn away illness and evil thoughts, and pray for good health. This ritual, which takes place around the Haruki River, features a fantastic dance of fire that purifies the soul. Torches are also distributed to tourists, but there are a limited number, so be quick! Why not raise a torch with the local children, experience this traditional ritual, and create wonderful memories? We look forward to your participation!
Location: Shinonsen Town, Yumura Onsen Town
When: August 24th every year. Lights up at 8pm
"World Tajima Beef Festival" A festival celebrating the world-famous Tajima beef! A day to celebrate the roots of high-quality Wagyu beef
Held every year in late September (Sundays and public holidays)! In addition to a luxurious Wagyu beef BBQ and the unmissable Wagyu beef bridal procession, the Tajima Beef Festival is packed with a variety of fun activities!
To commemorate the traditional Tajima beef breeding system in the Mikata region being recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System in 2022, and to spread its appeal to the world, a new "World Tajima Beef Festival" will be launched in 2023.
The World Tajima Beef Festival is a celebration of the ancestors and traditions of the world-famous Wagyu beef. A special BBQ area with 180 seats will be set up for you to enjoy Tajima beef. BBQ sets, charcoal, and other BBQ essentials will be provided free of charge! Not only can you grill and eat Tajima beef on the spot, but meat is also available for purchase to take home.
Tando Haneso Dance is a traditional dance that developed from the movements that warriors performed as martial arts training during the Sengoku period. The dancers, dressed in yukata robes, swing their sleeves widely while dancing powerfully and gracefully, captivating the audience. This dance was passed down among farming families and was influenced by Kabuki, and is performed with music. It is still passed down as a traditional art in Kami Town today.
"Tajima Cow Bridal Procession" A bridal procession recreating the scene of a good old wedding ceremony, performed by students from Tajima Agricultural High School, is also a highlight. Amateur Band Performance Local amateur bands liven up the stage and further liven up the festival atmosphere. In the children's game area, there are plenty of games unique to the festival that children can enjoy.
Location: Hyogo Prefectural Tajima Ranch Park Notes: The event will be held even in light rain.
Date: Late September every year (Sundays and public holidays) Time: 10:00-15:30
We are a voluntary tourism organization that promotes the attractions of the northern part of Kinki, including Tamba, Tajima, Tango, and Wakasa. The flavors of Northern Kinki are not limited to crab, a representative winter sea delicacy, but also include oysters, yellowtail, and pufferfish, as well as cockles, rock oysters, and white squid in the summer, and mountain flavors such as Tamba chestnuts, Tamba black beans, and the summer fruit, sand dune melon. This is an area where you can enjoy gourmet food all year round. I would be delighted to visit the vast northern Kinki region many times and provide information on railway journeys.
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