Chichibu Three Great Spring Festivals

Festival highlights

A highlight is the procession of dashi through town, featuring yatai and kasaboko that vary by area.

At the Yamada Spring Festival, 2 yatai and 1 kasaboko are paraded; at the Une Spring Festival, 2 kasaboko; and at the Ogano Spring Festival, 2 kasaboko and 2 yatai.

In Ogano, it is also distinctive to see the kanabō-tsuki leading the dashi.

Floats and kasahoko enlivening three communities, festivals carrying Chichibu’s spring traditions forward

What to expect

At each festival, floats and kasahoko parade through town in conjunction with the annual festival at the local shrine.

At the Yamada Spring Festival, dashi are pulled around Tsunemochi Shrine, while at the Une Spring Festival, kasahoko proceed along the foot of Mount Bukō.

At the Ogano Spring Festival, several kasahoko and floats, led by performers wielding kanabō, parade through Ogano Town.

Source: 山田の春祭り（2026年） – 秩父観光協会

Location and access

Venue and address

Tsunemochi Shrine (1606 Yamada, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture), Une Yasaka Shrine (3305 Yokoze, Yokoze, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture), and Ogano Shrine (1432 Ogano, Ogano Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture), as well as the areas around each shrine and within each town.

Address Tsunemochi Shrine: 1606 Yamada, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture / Une Yasaka Shrine: 3305 Yokoze, Yokoze, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture / Ogano Shrine: 1432 Ogano, Ogano Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture

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Dates and season

The Chichibu Three Great Spring Festivals are usually held from March to April.

The Yamada Spring Festival is held on the second Sunday of March, the Une Spring Festival on the first Sunday of April, and the Ogano Spring Festival on the third Saturday of April and the preceding day.

Origins and History of Chichibu Three Great Spring Festivals

Of the 3 festivals, the Yamada Spring Festival features yatai and kasaboko said to have been passed down since the Edo period.

The kasaboko at the Une Spring Festival is also said to have been made during the Edo period, and has been passed down locally for generations.

The 3 festivals are presented together as spring dashi festivals held in the Chichibu region.

Official information

Dates and festival details for each area can be found in the Chichibu Tourism Association’s event information.

Information for the 2026 Yamada Spring Festival includes the date, venue, dashi procession times, and parking.

The official Chichibu City Chichibu Tourism Navi also features a roundup of local festivals and seasonal events.

Source: イベント・花ごよみ – 秩父観光協会 / まつり・歳時記 | 秩父観光なび

Chichibu Three Great Spring Festivals at a Glance

The Chichibu Three Great Spring Festivals is a collective name for three dashi festivals held in Chichibu City, Yokoze Town, and Ogano Town.

From March through April, floats and kasahoko are pulled through each area.

Since the dashi arrangements and parade routes differ by festival, it is a good idea to check the dates separately for the festival and area you plan to visit.