This festival is held every year on May 4, 5, and 6 at Sengen Taisha Shrine in Fujinomiya. I have been to it before. The shrine is just a short walk from Fujinomiya Station.
Inside the shrine area, there was an ikebana display and some entertainment.
This is a beautiful shrine and UNESCO World Heritage site at the base of Mt. Fuji.
This water comes from Mt. Fuji and is cold and delicious to drink.
Here I am in the horse area.
We arrived early and had great seats, with a clear view of the horses and the second target. The riders shoot an arrow at the target as the horse quickly moves past.
Hello Pamela: What an amazing celebration, it would be so much fun going to a place like this Shrine, the plants are positively beautiful, the water looks so refreshing, you are so cute with your backpack, adorable. Have an amazing week.
Hello Pamela: What an amazing celebration, it would be so much fun going to a place like this Shrine, the plants are positively beautiful, the water looks so refreshing, you are so cute with your backpack, adorable.
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Catherine
This looks like such a fun festival with such a variety of activities. I really do love the bonsai arrangements. I'm amazed at the arrow shooters!
ReplyDeleteYou are sure to be blessed with good luck after witnessing Shinji ritual such as Yabusame up close.🙋
ReplyDeleteThese archers are impressive and the ikebana is gorgeous. So many talented people all arround!
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