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Izu Shirahama-jinja Shrine Festival | Oct.28-30

Shirahama-jinja, the oldest shrine in the Izu region, holds a traditional festival annually. The three-day festival features various events, including bonfires and fireworks dedicated to the gods of the seven Izu islands.

Izu Shirahama-jinja Shrine Festival 
白浜神社例大祭

October 28th - 30th
Location: Shirahama (Near Shimoda) in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture

On 28th in the evening: Fire Festival is held on the beach behind the shrine
On 29th from 11:00: The holy dance is dedicated to the god of the shrine and Taiko drumming is performed
On 30th from 16:00(4:00PM): The shrine ritual "Onbei nagashi" takes place at the beach behind the shrine.

Izu Shimoda Tourist Association
https://www.shimoda-city.com/

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Getting there
From Shimoda Station (=Izukyu Shimoda Station 伊豆急下田駅), take a bus bound for Itadoichiki 板戸一色 and get off at the bus stop Shirahama-jinja 白浜神社.（11-min ride）

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