Kawase festival
07-05-2026
8 splendid kasaboko and Yatai floats are pulled around according to the rhythm of Chichibuyatai-bayashi, a festive music of Chichibu. Its climax the Mikoshi-cleansing ceremony is when the mikoshi (portable shrine) made of unpainted wood is thrown into the clear stream of Arakawa River.
| Day | July 19, 20 |
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| Area | Chichibu City, Ogano Town |
| Location | Chichibu City urban area |
