Ishioka Festival

Ishioka City

Southern Ibaraki

Festivals/Events

Ishioka Festival is one of the largest festivities in the Kanto region, attracting nearly half a million visitors annually. It takes place throughout central Ishioka City and Hitachinokuni Soshagu Shrine.
The festival's highlight is the parade that features traditional floats, mikoshi portable shrines, and shishi-mai lion dances. Moreover, Ishioka Festival is perfect for tasting signature Japanese street food and the latest food trends.

Information

Address: In front of Ishioka Station (Joban Line) in the city center and Hitachi-no-Kuni Soshagu Shrine
Access: By public transport: Take the JR Joban Line to Ishioka Station. Events are held near the station.
By car: About 10 minutes by car from Chiyoda-Ishioka IC on the Joban Expressway
Business Hours: Three consecutive days in September. The exact dates differ each year.
Website: https://sosyagu.jp/omatsuri/
Contact: TEL:0299-22-2233

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