Matsuri Festivals
Yoshida Ryusei Festival
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 08:40–16:45 · Muku Shrine, Chichibu · Saitama
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Dates
- Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 08:40–16:45
About this event
SummaryExperience the Ryusei Festival, a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset featuring the launch of handmade rockets at Muku Shrine.
Highlights
- Launch of Ryusei, a traditional handmade rocket
- Over 30 rockets launched every 10 minutes
- Rockets ascend to approximately 300 meters
- 27 distinct schools of thought in rocket making
- Part of the annual Muku Shrine festival
Details
The Ryusei is a handmade rocket created by farmers and passed down through generations as a ritual dedicated to the Muku Shrine's annual festival. The invention of these rockets through trial and error showcases the intellectual curiosity of ancestors and holds a unique place in the history of rocketry, designated as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset. Young men manufacture the Ryusei, with 27 different schools or styles of construction. Propelled by their own engines, these rockets ascend to a height of approximately 300 meters. Spectators watch as dozens of Ryusei are launched every few minutes.
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