Ishioka Festival

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: Ishioka City
Business Hours: 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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Southern Ibaraki

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