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Annual Event Calendar 2025 Reiwa 7
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Fujinomiya Event Calendar
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Event summary for 7
| ● Association-sponsored events | ● Sponsored projects | ●City-sponsored events |
October
5 (Sat) - 6 (Sun) | Cherry Blossom FestivalThere are 500 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees in the grounds of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine. While admiring the cherry blossoms, you can enjoy an evening of gagaku, bugaku, and kyogen, as well as Kusaka no Maki, outdoor tea ceremony, and taiko drum performances. |
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PlaceMt.Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine SponsorshipMt.Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine Introduction page |
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5 (Sat) - 6 (Sun) | Kariyado Sakura FestivalShimoumazakura in Kariyado is known as one of the five great cherry trees in Japan, and is a fine tree said to be over 800 years old. It is designated as a national natural monument. A festival is held when the tree is in full bloom, and in addition to stage performances, local specialty products are on sale. |
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PlaceThe Shimoumazakura area of Kariyado and the special stage at Ide Hall SponsorshipFujinomiya City Tourism Association |
6 (day) | Uchibo Bamboo Shoot and Cherry Blossom FestivalThis festival allows you to enjoy the bamboo shoots, a specialty of Shibakawa, and 400 cherry trees. Freshly picked bamboo shoots will also be on sale at the venue. |
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PlaceAlong the Inase River in Fujinomiya City SponsorshipFujinomiya city |
October
4th (Holiday/Sunday) to 6th (Tuesday) | Yabusame FestivalYabusame is a martial art in which the performers shoot at a target from a running horse. The Yabusame Festival at Asama Taisha Shrine is said to have originated when Minamoto no Yoritomo led his generals to the shrine and offered them a Yabusame performance when he held a hunting party at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The Yabusame ceremony begins at around 5:15 p.m. on the 00th. |
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PlaceMt.Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine SponsorshipOther organizations: Sponsorship and support projects Introduction page |
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16(Fri)~25(Sun) | Machinaka Art GalleryThis is an art gallery that will be held in six shopping arcades that stretch from JR Fujinomiya Station to Nishi-Fujinomiya Station. The shopping arcades of Fujinomiya will be transformed into an art space with works by more than 6 artists. |
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Place6 shopping streets in the city |
October
8 (day) | "Plum Village" Inako FestivalAt the Inago Plum Village Festival, you can enjoy plenty of plums, a specialty of Inago. |
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PlaceShin-Inagogawa Onsen You Trio SponsorshipFujinomiya city |
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October
10 (Thursday) | Miss Fujisan unveiling and award ceremonyThe Miss Fujisan Grand Prix and Miss Fujisan, selected from many applicants, will be unveiled and an awards ceremony will be held. |
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PlaceIn front of the Asama Shrine prayer hall |
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10 (Thursday) | Opening of Mt. FujiThe Mount Fuji Climbing Festival is a festival to pray for safety during the climbing season on Mount Fuji, which begins on July 7. In addition to religious ceremonies, offerings of hand-held fireworks and other items are also held. |
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PlaceMt. Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine Murayama Sengen Shrine Sponsorship Fujinomiya City Tourism Association Introduction page |
October
1 (Fri) - 3 (Sun) | My Road Honcho Tanabata FestivalThe entire My Road Honmachi shopping street in Fujinomiya city is decorated with Tanabata decorations, allowing you to enjoy the summer Tanabata atmosphere. |
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PlaceMy Road Honmachi SponsorshipMy Road Honmachi |
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2 (Saturday) | Mount Fuji Sacred Fire FestivalThe sacred fire is kindled at the Okumiya shrine of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine at the top of Mount Fuji. The highlight of this festival is when the sacred fire is lit in a portable shrine, which is carried around in a parade and rises vigorously up the Kanda River next to the shrine. |
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PlaceFujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, main street in the city SponsorshipFujinomiya city |
3 (day) | Miya DanceMiya Odori is a dance that was created as part of the city's 50th anniversary project. It is an event where people of all ages, from elementary school students to adults, can dance the Miya Odori to their heart's content. |
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PlaceFujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, main street in the city SponsorshipFujinomiya Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
24 (day) | Jinba Falls FestivalThis event takes place at Jinba Falls, nearby where Minamoto no Yoritomo is said to have set up camp during the Fuji Makigari hunting expedition. |
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PlaceJinma Falls SponsorshipOther organizations: Sponsorship and support projects |
October
20 (Saturday) | Tea offering ceremonyA tea offering ceremony in the Obaku Kofu-ryu style of Sencha tea ceremony is held in the worship hall, and a tea ceremony is held within the temple grounds where Sencha tea is served. |
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PlaceMt.Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine SponsorshipOther organizations: Sponsorship and support projects |
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28 (day) | Fujinomiya Shrine FestivalThis event aims to liven up the town center and will feature sales of Fujinomiya's specialty products and an autumn concert. |
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PlaceMt.Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine SponsorshipFujinomiya City Tourism Association |
October
1 (Wed.) - 31 (Fri.) | Asagiri Plateau FestivalEvents will be held at various facilities in Asagiri Kogen for about a month, mainly in October. |
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PlaceAsagiri Plateau |
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Early | Mount Fuji and the Harvest Moon Viewing EventThis is an event where you can enjoy watching the full moon rising from Mt. Fuji in the park plaza. A moon-viewing concert will also be held. |
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PlaceShiraito Nature Park |
18 (Sat) - 19 (Sun) | Asagiri JAM FestivalA music festival held at Asagiri Arena. It's an all-camp-in festival where you can enjoy live music while camping. |
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PlaceAsagiri Plateau |
October
3rd (Holiday Monday) to 5th (Wednesday) | Fujinomiya FestivalThis is the annual autumn festival of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, and is an expression of gratitude for the bounty of Mount Fuji. The highlight is the spectacular sight of people pulling floats and food stalls through the town while competing in the Fujinomiya music, which has been designated an intangible cultural property of Shizuoka Prefecture. |
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PlaceFujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, main street in the city SponsorshipFujinomiya city |
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9 (day) |
Nobunaga Yellow Leaves FestivalOne theory is that this festival takes place at Nishiyama Honmonji Temple, which has ties to Oda Nobunaga, and where Nobunaga's head is said to be enshrined. |
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PlaceMount Fuji Nishiyama Honmonji Temple SponsorshipOther organizations: Sponsorship and support projects |
22 (Saturday) | Yuno Village FestivalThis festival allows people to enjoy the history of the Oshikakubo ruins and the natural beauty of the Yuno region. |
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PlaceMount Fuji Jomon Village Oshikakan Sponsorship Fujinomiya city |
October
13 (Saturday) | Lake Tanuki FestivalThe event is held with the aim of promoting the northern part of Fujinomiya City, centering around Lake Tanuki. |
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PlaceLake Tanuki SponsorshipLake Tanuki Festival Executive Committee |
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July 2025
1 (Holiday, Thursday) | First visit to Asama ShrineAs soon as the first drums are struck to announce the New Year, the whole temple grounds are filled with worshippers who have been waiting for the moment and all come to pray at the same time, creating a spectacular sight. The excitement continues until dawn. |
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PlaceMt.Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine |
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18 (day) | Fuji Takasago Sake Brewery OpeningThere will also be various events and stages, so not only sake fans but the whole family can enjoy themselves. |
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PlaceFuji Takasago Brewery |
October
1 (day) | Makino Sake Brewery Opening CeremonyFreshly brewed sake. A wide variety of Fujinomiya gourmet food. Children can also enjoy it safely. |
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PlaceMakino Sake Brewery |
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October
1 (day) | Trout Fishing Tournament and Rainbow Trout FestivalA trout fishing tournament, the city's fish, will be held in the Kanda River, which flows next to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, and the Rainbow Trout Festival will be held in the Fureai Hiroba. |
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PlaceKanda River Community Square |
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8 (day) | Mt. Fuji Shiraito Heisei Rice Terrace Bamboo Lantern FestivalShiraito Village, a beautiful and dignified village in the land of Fuji, is illuminated by the light of 3776 bamboo lanterns. |
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PlaceShiraitohara Heisei Rice Terraces |
mid | Yuno Village Brewery OpeningDrinking alcohol on the vast rice fields is the best! An event that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. There is also a local product sales area. |
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PlaceFujishinshi Brewery |