The Hie Shrine Annual Festival is a traditional festival for anyone in love with Japanese culture.
What happens?
The festival is held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture on the weekend before Japan’s Respect for the Aged holiday. See a Shinto prayer ceremony on Friday, as well as traditional dress and decorations.
We’d also recommend visiting on Sunday for the portable shrine (mikoshi) parade. From 9 a.m., the mikoshi will be carried through the local area in a long procession. If you’re still around at 5 p.m., you can catch a small ceremony with the mikoshi at Ikezaki shopping street.
How to get there
The Hie Shrine Annual Festival takes place at Hie Shrine in Yokohama. The nearest station is Yoshinochō Station on the Yokohama Subway’s Blue Line, which is 3 minutes away. Alternatively, you can take the Keikyu Line to Minamiōta Station, a 5-minute walk away.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
