Sai no Kami on Jan. 12
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No.3
Area : Uramoto Region Nakahama Community
Time : between 8:00 and 8:30
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 1 hour before | Between 8:00 and 8:30 | |||
| Festival Location | Across from Suwa Shrine | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitors : 50) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From Event Start | |||
| Parking | No | |||
| Preparation & Schedule | Preparation starts in early morning and continues until the festival starts | |||
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No.4
Area : Shimo Hayakawa Region Tanne Community
Time : 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| Festival Location | Near Jūkichi Bridge | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (All are welcome) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From Preparation | |||
| Parking |
No ※Because of snow |
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| Preparation & Schedule |
・Autumn: Reeds are cut for the straw ・Festival day: Preparation is mostly undertaken by community center staff and local people |
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No.5
Area : Shimo Hayakawa Region Takigawa Community
Time : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |||
| Festival Location | Next to the Community Hall | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes | |||
| When to arrive |
・From Preparation ・From Event Start |
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| Parking | ||||
| Preparation & Schedule | Reeds are cut for straw in autumn | |||
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No.9
Area : Shimo Hayakawa Region Aramachi Community
Time : 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM | ||
| Festival Location | East of Sansuien | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes | |||
| When to arrive |
・From Preparation ・From Event Start |
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| Parking | ||||
| Preparation & Schedule | Preparation starts at 9:00 a.m. and takes about two hours. Pyre is lit at 3:00 p.m. | |||
| Other Information |
・Particiopation is open to all. No reservation needed ・New Year's Decorations collected from each household by local community leaders ・Sake is available ・No ritual |
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No.10
Area : Shimo Hayakawa Region Ide Community
Time : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 1:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| Festival Location | Near Ide Village Center(747-1 Shimode) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitors : 3-5) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From Preparation | |||
| Parking | Yes (Parking limit : About 3) Parking area : Ide Village Center | |||
| Preparation & Schedule |
・Bamboo and straw collected beforehand ・Preparation at 1:30 p.m. and pyre lit at 3:00 p.m. |
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| Other Information | Porksoup,sake,aquid served to participants | |||
No.12
Area : Kami Hayakawa Region koshi Community
Time : 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | ||
| Festival Location | 50 meters from Koshi Bridge | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation |
Yes (Maximum Visitors : 100) Nakano and Miyadaira Communities also join |
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| When to arrive | ・From Preparation ・From Event Start | |||
| Parking | Yes (Parking limit : A few) | |||
| Preparation & Schedule |
・Thatch and reeds are collected in November ・Day of Festival: Bamboo cut→Pyre built→Purification ritual→Pyre is lit ・Food and drinks are sold in front of the Koshi Community Center (135-2 Koshi) |
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No.13
Area : Kami Hayakawa Region Yunokowachi Community
Time : 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| Festival Location | Next to Entrance of Former Yakeyama Onsen | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes | |||
| When to arrive | ・From Preparation ・From Event Start | |||
| Parking | Yes | |||
| Preparation & Schedule |
・Straw is collected during rice harvest ・Day of Festival: Bamboo cut→Pyre built→Purification ritual→Pyre lighters attempt to start fire while guardians attempt to stop them→Pyre is finally lit |
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| Other Information | Schedule determined at the local council meeting in early January | |||
No.14
Area : Kami Hayakawa Region Kitayama Community
Time : 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| Festival Location | Near the Fire Deparetment Garage(1148 Kitayama) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | No (Open to local residents only) | |||
| When to arrive | ||||
| Parking | ||||
| Preparation & Schedule |
・Straw is collected during the rice harvest ・Day of the festival: Bamboo cut→Pyre is built→Pyre is lit by district headman→Squid and other foods are cooked on the fire |
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| Other Information | Exact day determined during the first week of January | |||
No.15
Area : Kami Hayakawa Region Sunaba Community
Time : 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| Festival Location | Former site of Zenshoji Temple | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes | |||
| When to arrive | ・From preparation ・From Event Start | |||
| Parking | ||||
| Preparation & Schedule |
・Reeds are collected in fall for straw ・Pyre is built with bamboo |
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| Other Information |
Community meeting held at 9:00 Preparation begins at about 13:00 |
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No.16
Area : Kami Hayakawa Region Takehana Community
Time : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| Festival Location | Near mouth of Umikawa River | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitors : 10) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From preparation | |||
| Parking |
Yes (Parking limit : About 10) Parking area:Takehana Community Center(74-2 Takehana) |
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| Preparation & Schedule | At 9:00 a.m. New Year's decorations are gathered, at 10:00 a.m. the fire is lit, at 11:00 a.m. the fire is extringuished and a party is held at the community center | |||
| Other Information | After the event, we meet in the community center to enjoy ozoni soup and soba | |||
No.19
Area : Nishiumi Region Kurumisawa Community
Time : 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| Festival Location | Near Kurumisawa Community Center(702-13 Kurumizawa, Itoigawa) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitors : 10) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From Event Start | |||
| Parking |
Yes (Parking limit : About 10) Parking area:Kurumisawa Community Center |
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| Preparation & Schedule |
・Bamboo, straw and reeds are prepared beforehand ・On the day of the festival, work begins at 9:00 a.m. and finishes in an hour. The festival starts at 7:00 p.m. and ends with a party in the community center. |
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| Other Information | Festival revived over 20 years ago | |||
No.22
Area : Itoigawa Region Ichinomiya Community
Time : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:30 AM | 2:50 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| Festival Location | Near 3-6 Ichinomiya,Itoigawa | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation |
Yes Anyone can watch Up to 10 can participate |
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| When to arrive | ||||
| Parking | ||||
| Preparation & Schedule | 8:30 a.m. New Year's decorations are collected and pyre is built, 5:00 p.m. pyre is lit | |||
| Other Information | If visitors would like to participate in the event, please contact beforehand. | |||
No.23
Area : Ōno Region kosaka(Large Area) Community
Time : 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:30 AM | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | ||
| Festival Location |
Beside Kosaka Fureai Center (2894 Ōno) ※In the even of light snow, might change to Joetsu Shokai |
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| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitors : About10) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From preparation | |||
| Parking |
Yes (Parking limit : 3 cars) Parking area:Kosaka Fureai Center |
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| Preparation & Schedule |
・Morning: Cut trees, gather straw ・Afternoon: Build pyre ・Ritual at 3:00 p.m. ・Lighting at 7:00 p.m. |
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No.24
Area : Ōno Region Arafune(Large Area) Community
Time : 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| Festival Location | Ōno Multipurpose Field (Near the Community Center at 2303-1 Ōno) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (All are welcome) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From preparation | |||
| Parking |
Yes (Parking limit : 30 cars) Parking area:Ōno Community Center |
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| Preparation & Schedule |
Meet at Ōno Community Center ・Morning: Cut trees, gather straw, build pyre |
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No.25
Area : Ōno Region Shimo(Large Area) Community
Time : 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:30 AM | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | ||
| Festival Location | Rice field near the Saitou Residence (2157 Ōno) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (All are welcome) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From preparation | |||
| Parking |
Yes (Parking limit : 30 cars) Parking area:Himekawa Community Sports Center |
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| Preparation & Schedule |
Himekawa Community Sports Center ・Morning: Cut trees, build pyre (adults) ・Morning: Gather decorations and straw (children) ・7:00 p.m. blessing ritual and pyre lighting |
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No.27
Area : Nechi Region Daikuyashiki Community
Time : 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| Festival Location | Rice Field Below Meeting Hall | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitors : 3-4) | |||
| When to arrive |
・From preparation ※Please note that guests cannot join the after party |
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| Parking | No | |||
| Preparation & Schedule |
・Morning preparation is done wearing snowshoes. ・No festivities or particular events are held apart from lighting the fire. |
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| Other Information |
・Those wanting to join in the preparation should bring their own snowshoes. ・After the pyre is lit sake will be served |
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No.28
Area : Nechi Region Inaba Community
Time : 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 6:30 - 7:00 PM | Ends after pyre is lit | |
| Festival Location | In front of Inaba Meeting Hall | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitors : A few) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From preparation | |||
| Parking | No | |||
| Preparation & Schedule |
・After the morning preparation, the community New Year's event is held. ・There is no event held after the pyre is lit. |
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No.29
Area : Nechi Region Kuruiyama Community
Time : 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| Festival Location | Across from Yoshigaki Hair Salon(141-2 Kuriyama,Itoigawa) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitors : 5) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From preparation | |||
| Parking | No | |||
| Preparation & Schedule | ・Bamboo and straw are used to build the pyre from 1:00 p.m. (Usually takes 2 hours) Afterwards a small party is held. ・The fire is lit at 7:00 p.m. and participants enjoy sake until 8:00 p.m. | |||
| Other Information | ・If arriving for preparation, please bring tools suchs as shovels, raingear, rubber gloves, etc. | |||
No.30
Area : Nechi Region Daijindō Community
Time : 1:30 PM - 8:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 1:30 PM | 1:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| Festival Location | Field in front of 450 Daijindo,itoigawa(Private Hime) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes | |||
| When to arrive | ・From preparation ・From Event Start | |||
| Parking | No | |||
| Preparation & Schedule |
・Preparation done in afternoon. The event is very simple with no ceremony, sake, or other events. ・After the pyre has burned, the event ends quickly. |
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No.31
Area : Nechi Region Yamaguchi Community
Time : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | ||
| Festival Location |
Seaside Valley Ski Area Parking Lot 4 ※Along the road in front of Yamaguchi Meeteing Hole |
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| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (All are welcome) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From evening pyre lighting | |||
| Parking |
Yes (Parking limit : About 20) Parking area : Seaside Valley Ski Area Parking Lot 4 |
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| Preparation & Schedule |
・Trees are cut and straw gathered in morning. Pyre is built then a party is held. ・Pyre is lit at night. |
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| Other Information |
・Meet at event location before start. ・Every year there is difficulty finding enough straw. |
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No.32
Area : Nechi Region Yamadera Community
Time : 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:30 AM | 7:30 PM | |||
| Festival Location | Along the river near the Oteteko Hall(1997 Yamadera,itoigawa) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes | |||
| When to arrive |
・From Preparation ・From Event Start |
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| Parking |
Yes Parking area : Oteteko Hall |
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| Preparation & Schedule |
・Gather at 8:30 a.m. at Oteteko Hall. Trees are cut, and preparation should finish before noon. ・There is no plan for sake to be served. |
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| Other Information | Zelkova (Japanese elm) trees are used for the pyre. Pyre location is decided during preparation. Preparation is quite hard work. | |||
No.34
Area : Nechi Region Higashinaka Community
Time : 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| Festival Location | Empty field across from 908 Higashinaka,Itoigawa(Private Home) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation |
Yes (Maximum Visitor : 5-10)
※Please call in advance ※Guests are welcome! |
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| When to arrive | ・From Preparation | |||
| Parking |
Yes(Parking limit : About 5) Parking area : In front of Niodo Community Center |
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| Preparation & Schedule |
・At 8:00 a.m. go to the mountains to cut bamboo and chestnut trees. ・Collect straw, New Year's ropes, wreathes, and first writings of the New Year ・From 9:00 a.m. the straw is tied up ・Heavy machinery prepares the ground ・Two pyres are built and stood with bamboo poles. ・Sake is enjoyed then the fire is lit. As the fire burns, the bamboo snaps and opens creating a moving sight. |
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| Other Information |
・All are welcome for preparation or lighting. No reservation needed. Sake will be served. ・Those wanting to help with preparation should prepare for mountain and forest hiking. |
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No.39
Area : Nechi Region Bessho Community
Time : 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 9:00 - 12:00 AM | About 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | ||
| Festival Location | Along the road below Masatoshi Yoshida's house | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes(All are welcome, but please call us if you would like to join the New Year's Party) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From Preparation | |||
| Parking |
Yes(Parking limit : Ample Parking) Parking area : Bessho Community Center(232 Bessho,Itoigawa) |
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| Preparation & Schedule |
・Trees are cut and prepared from 9:00 a.m. ・Straw is added at 10:00 a.m. and pyre is finished by noon. ・A New Year's Party is held from 2:00 p.m. |
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| Other Information |
・No reservation required. ・There will be no alcohol served during preparation or the festival |
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No.41
Area : kotaki Region Natsunaka Community
Time : 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| Festival Location | Beside the Nakamura Residence(12599 Kotaki) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation |
Yes (Maximum Visitor : About 20) ※A raffle is planned, so if you want to join please let us know in advance) |
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| When to arrive | ・From Preparation | |||
| Parking | No | |||
| Preparation & Schedule |
・Build pyre at 9:00 ・Pyre is lit by those born in the new zodiac year or by district directors |
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| Other Information |
・Free sake ・Raffle/Lottery will be held |
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No.42
Area : kotaki Region Higashimine Community
Time : 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM | ||
| Festival Location | Beside the Higashimine Community Center(7152 Kotaki) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | No (Open to local residents only) | |||
| When to arrive | ||||
| Parking | No | |||
| Preparation & Schedule | New Year's decorations are collected from each house at 10 a.m and fire is lit once built | |||
| Other Information |
・Free sake ・Raffle/Lottery will be held |
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No.46
Area : kotaki Region Senoda Community
Time : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| Festival Location | Beside the Senoda Community Center | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitor : 5-6) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From event start | |||
| Parking |
Yes(Parking limit : 3 cars) Parking area : Near Senoda Community Center |
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| Preparation & Schedule |
・Pyre building starts at 1:00 p.m. ・Rest after building ・Fire lit |
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| Other Information | Free sake served | |||
No.47
Area : Imai Region All Imai Districts
Time : 9:00 AM - 4:20 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 4:20 PM | |
| Festival Location | Near the East Side od Mushikawa Bridge | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitor : 20-30) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From event start | |||
| Parking |
Yes(Parking limit : 30 cars) Parking area : Imai Regional Community Center |
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| Preparation & Schedule |
・Morning: Cut trees, pack straw and build the pyre ・Lunch party ・Lighting ceremony (By people born in that zodiac year) |
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| Other Information |
・Free sake, amazake & konnyaku oden ・Squid sold for roasting |
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No.48
Area : Isobe Region Sennō Community
Time : 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 1:30 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| Festival Location | In a field near Sennō Community Center (1675 Sennō) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | No (Open to local residents only) | |||
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| Parking | ||||
| Preparation & Schedule |
・Preparation starts at 1:00 p.m., fire lit at 3:00 p.m., fire extinguised at 5:00 p.m., ritual sake is shared ・Autumn: Straw and reeds are prepared ・Day of Pyre: Bamboo is cut, decorations are collected for the pyre |
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| Other Information |
・Few participants due to depopulation ・It's become difficult to gather enough straw |
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No.49
Area : Isobe Region Ōhora Community
Time : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| Festival Location |
Below Ōhora Buddhist Shrine ※Near the Yokoyama Residence (2768 Ōhora) |
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| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (All are welcome) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From event start | |||
| Parking | No | |||
| Preparation & Schedule |
9:00 a.m. volunteers prepare the pyre 3:00 p.m. fire is lit by people born during the zodiac year 6:00 p.m. fire is extinguished |
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| Other Information | ||||
No.55
Area : Nishi-Nou Region Katsura & Terayama Community
Time : 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| Festival Location | Near Katsura Bridge | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitor : 10) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From event start | |||
| Parking | No | |||
| Preparation & Schedule | Reeds and straw are gethered, decorations to be burned are collected from each household, pyre is built then lit | |||
| Other Information | ||||
No.56
Area : Nishi-Nou Region Taira Community
Time : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| Festival Location |
①Near Nishidaira Bridge (1201-3 Taira) ②Right Bank of Shimamichi River (Near 561-1 Taira) ③Left Bank of Shimamichi River (Near 506-3 Taira) |
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| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (All are welcome) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From preparation | |||
| Parking |
Yes Parking area : Near event location |
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| Preparation & Schedule |
8:30 a.m. decorations are gathered along with straw and bamboo 9:30 a.m. pyre is built until 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. pyre is lit 6:00 p.m. pyre is extinguished |
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| Other Information | 3 separate pyres are built in the same village | |||
No.58
Area : Jōnan Region Shitakura Community
Time : 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |||
| Festival Location | Beside the Shitakura District Park | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitor : 10-20) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From preparation | |||
| Parking | No | |||
| Preparation & Schedule | Trees and bamboo are cut, straw and decorations are gathered, Sai no Kami is built, festival ends shortly after pyre is lit | |||
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No.59
Area : Jōnan Region Mizo'o Community
Time : 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| Festival Location | Field near Shinmei Shrine(927 Mizo'o) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitor : Up to 3) | |||
| When to arrive | ・From event start | |||
| Parking | Yes(Parking limit : 2-3 cars) Parking area : Along the road behinde Shinmei Shrine | |||
| Preparation & Schedule | Snow cleared, bamboo cut, pyre built then lit | |||
| Other Information |
・Parking is limted so can't accommodate many visitors ・Very few children left in the area, so its mostly adults |
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No.60
Area : Jōnan Region Takakura Community
Time : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| Festival Location |
In front of Takakura Community Center(2251-1 Takakura) ※Entrance to Takakura Village |
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| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes (Maximum Visitor : 20) | |||
| When to arrive |
・From preparation ・From event start |
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| Parking | Yes(Parking limit : 15 cars) Parking area : In front of the Takakura oVolunteer Firefighters Garage | |||
| Preparation & Schedule | Bamboo cut, straw and decorations are gathered, pyre built, then workers eat lunch together | |||
| Other Information | Candle Road is prepared alongside the Sai-no-Kami festival | |||
No.61
Area : Jōnan Region Maki Community
Time : 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |||
| Festival Location | Near Gorōkakuchi Bridge | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | No (Open to local residents only) | |||
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| Preparation & Schedule | In the morning, junior high school students gather decorations from each house for the pyre | |||
| Other Information | Produced by Nou Jr High School Parents Association and Minami Nou Elementary School PTA | |||
No.63
Area : Tazawa Region Imamurashinden Community
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | ||
| Festival Location | In front of the Torii Gate of Shinmei Shrine(354-1 Imamurashinden) | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation |
No ※The shrine grounds are too small so extra guests would be dengerous with the fire and wind |
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| Parking | No | |||
| Preparation & Schedule |
・9:00 Pyre is built with bamboo and straw, decorations are added ・10:00 Pyre is lit by a man born in the same zodiac year or by a district representative ・11:00 Ends |
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| Other Information |
・Roasted squid provided for children ・Ritual sake and oshiruko are served. |
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No.65
Area : Uta-Tonami Region Uta Community
Time : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | ||
| Festival Location | Haguro Shrine | |||
| Opportunities for Outside Participation | Yes | |||
| When to arrive | ・From event start | |||
| Parking |
Yes(Parkinf limit : 10cars) Parking area : Uta Regional Parking Lot |
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| Preparation & Schedule | 10:00 a.m. pyre is lit, mochi rice cakes are made, and ozoni soup is served | |||
| Other Information | Only charms and ritual rope are burned. | |||
No.67
Area : Naka Nou Region Shimamichi Community
Time : 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 8:30 AM | 2:00 PM | |||
| Festival Location | Above Akaishi Bridge, behind the Multipurpose Center | |||
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No.68
Area : Shimo Hayakawa Region Nikkōji Community
Time : 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
| Time Table | Preparation Begins | Festival Begins | Pyre Burning | Festival Ends |
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| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |||
| Festival Location | In front of torii of Hakusan Shrine(369,Nikkōj) | |||
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