Tokyo & Vicinity LOCAL EVENTS

Omiya Nakasendo Festival Aug. 1 and 2, 2025

This traditional summer festival held in Omiya features Mikoshi (miniature shrines) and floats parades. Taiko drumming and traditional dance performances will take place on the streets around the east exit of JR Omiya Station in the evening.

Omiya in Saitama prefecture is a large district with over 2400 years of history. It originated from a town near the Hikawa-jinja Shrine..

Omiya Nakasendo Festival
大宮中山道まつり

August 1st(Fri)-2nd(Sat) 2025

17:00- 21:00 on 1.Aug.
17:00-22:00 on 2.Aug.

Location: Omiya Station Area (around East Exit) in Saitama

Official Information by Saitama Prefecture
https://visitsaitamacity.jp/events/24

Youtube by MaturiJP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnwGenpirvo

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