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Only 10 Days Left Until the Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024

Only 10 Days Left Until the Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024     Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024 is Just Around the Corner With just 10 days remaining until the 50th Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024, which will be held from Wednesday, July 24th, to Saturday, July 27th, excitement is building. This milestone event promises to be more spectacular than ever. Come and enjoy the festival in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku Ward, the birthplace of Tokyo’s food stalls. The event will proceed even in light rain, but please note that severe weather may result in changes or cancellations.    Event Dates: July 24th (Wed) to 27th (Sat), 2024 Part 1: July 24th (Wed) & 25th (Thu) ◆ Hozuki (Chinese lantern plant) Market At Zenkokuji Temple (Bishamonten), we will be selling potted “Hozuki (Chinese lantern plant)” plants. These are sold by volunteers at a reasonable price of ¥2,500 per pot.  [Hozuki and Food Stall Hours] 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM You can enjoy food from nearby restaurants and specialty stores at the food stalls. This year, to celebrate the 50th anniversary, the number of food stalls will be increased to 50, along with the Hozuki plant sale and children’s fair. It is said that Tokyo’s foodread moreOnly 10 Days Left Until the Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024

Celebrate the Golden Jubilee at the 50th Kagurazaka Festival in 2024

Celebrate the Golden Jubilee at the 50th Kagurazaka Festival in 2024     Kagurazaka Festival 2024: Held from July 24 to July 27 The dates for the 2024 Kagurazaka Festival have been decided. This year, the festival will take place from July 24th (Wednesday) to July 27th (Saturday). As the 50th anniversary edition, it is expected to be a grand celebration. The Kagurazaka Festival is structured into two parts: the “Hozuki (Chinese lantern plant) Market” and the “Awa Dance Festival.” Further details about the Kagurazaka Festival will be provided around mid-May. The “Hozuki Market” will be held on July 24th and 25th, while the “Awa Dance Festival” is scheduled for July 26th and 27th. As in previous years, the venue for the “Hozuki Market” will likely be centered around Bishamonten, and the “Awa Dance Festival” will take place along Kagurazaka Street and in front of the Akagi Shrine.   “Horoku-kyu” from the Edo Period At the “Hozuki Market,” hozuki plants (approximately ¥2,000 each) will be sold, and stalls from nearby shopping districts will also be set up along Kagurazaka Street. In 2023, 32 stalls participated. Also scheduled for July 25th, coinciding with the “Hozuki Market,” is the “Houroku-kyu” ritual atread moreCelebrate the Golden Jubilee at the 50th Kagurazaka Festival in 2024