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Matsuri Festivals

Fuyunado Festival

Tue, Dec 15, 2026, 08:00–20:00 · Utsunomiya Futarasan Shrine · Tochigi

Dates

  • Tue, Dec 15, 2026, 08:00–20:00

About this event

Summary
A traditional night festival at Futarasan Shrine in Utsunomiya, held twice annually to mark the end of the year and New Year celebrations.

Highlights
  • Performed twice yearly: December 15th and January 15th.
  • Features a nighttime procession with the portable shrine (mikoshi).
  • Includes the Taraku-mai dance, a designated cultural property of Utsunomiya City.
  • Signifies the conclusion of the year for local citizens.

Also on the list: Matsuri Festivals in Tochigi

  1. Tochigi Autumn Festival

    Tochigi Kurano Machi Oodoori

    Details Google Maps

  2. Kikusui Festival at Fushimi Inari Shrine

    Utsunomiya Futarasan Shrine

    Details Google Maps

  3. Uzuma Bamboo Lantern Festival

    Babagawa River, Tochigi

    Details Google Maps

Event details come from organizers' websites and web searches. They are not guaranteed to be accurate. Check the official website before you go. Times are Japan time (JST).