Ueno Tenjin Festival

Ueno Tenjin Festival is a traditional festival held every October in Iga City, Mie Prefecture. This festival is centered around Ueno Tenjingu Shrine, which enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, and boasts a history of about 400 years. The highlights of the festival are the demon procession and the parade of floats. In the demon procession, historical figures such as En no Gyoja and Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo appear and perform powerful performances. The floats are gorgeous floats owned by each town and are decorated with gorgeous ornaments. The charms of the Ueno Tenjin Festival 1. History and tradition: This festival, which has a history of over 400 years, allows you to deeply feel the culture and traditions of the region. 2. Visual beauty: The gorgeous floats and the powerful demon procession overwhelm the viewer. The nighttime illumination is especially fantastic. 3. Community unity: The sight of local people coming together to liven up the festival also impresses visitors.