A mikoshi procession and local festival passed down at the guardian shrine of Kamiechi
Ichi Shrine Annual Festival
The 2026 edition of Ichi Shrine Annual Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/05Ended
- Season / frequency
- First Saturday of September / Every year
- Location
- Ichi Shrine
- Area
- Kanagawa Prefecture・Atsugi City(From Tokyo: approx. 30 min–1 h · train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
An annual festival passed down at Ichi Shrine in Kamiechi, Atsugi City. The shrine has a long history as the local guardian shrine, along with traditions associated with its procession.
About Ichi Shrine Annual Festival
The Ichi Shrine Annual Festival is held at Ichi Shrine in Kamiechi, Atsugi City.
Ichi Shrine was once called Akagi Daimyojin, and it is said that its former shrine lands were granted by Minamoto no Yoritomo.
The shrine has been passed down as the local guardian shrine, and the mikoshi is said to have traveled as far as Kaneda during the festival rites.
Source: 依知神社 - 神奈川県神社庁
Festival highlights
One of the highlights is the mikoshi procession held as part of the festival rites.
The mikoshi is said to have once traveled as far as the Oaza Kaneda area of Honmura, reflecting the close ties between Ichi Shrine and the local community.
There is also a tradition that the once included a horse-racing track where races were held from time to time.
A mikoshi procession and local festival passed down at the guardian shrine of Kamiechi
What to expect
The annual festival includes rites at Ichi Shrine, and a mikoshi procession is reported.
In the past, the mikoshi is said to have traveled from the shrine to the Oaza Kaneda area of Honmura.
Check event-day guidance for the current route and procession area.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ichi Shrine (1 Kamiechi, Atsugi City, Kanagawa 243-0801)
- Train and bus
From platform 10 at Atsugi Bus Center, take the Atsu 76, Atsu 79, Atsu 80, or Atsu 81 bus bound for “Hara-Taimo” or “Sarugashima” for about 29 minutes, then get off at “Ichi Jinja-mae.” The shrine is right there.
Another option is an 18-minute walk from either Hara-Taimo or Shimomizo Station on the JR Sagami Line.
- By car
About 4 minutes from Sagamihara-Aikawa IC and about 10 minutes from Ken-O Atsugi IC.
- Parking
No parking is available.
Source: 依知神社-紅葉- - 厚木市観光協会 あつぎ観光なび
Address 1 Kamiechi, Atsugi City, Kanagawa 243-0801
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 reisai is listed for September 5 (Saturday).
This festival is traditionally held on the first Saturday of September.
The 2026 event hours and detailed schedule need to be checked separately.
Source: ⛩依知神社｜神奈川県厚木市 - 八百万の神
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Tips for your visit
As there is no parking at the venue, visitors are advised to use public transportation.
The nearest bus stop is “Ichi Jinja-mae,” right by the shrine.
During the festival, follow local guidance on the mikoshi route and where to watch.
Nearby attractions
The grounds of Ichi Shrine have 2 old ginkgo trees, each about 500 years old.
These trees are designated Natural Monuments of Atsugi City. The best time to see their autumn leaves is from late November to early December.
Although it is not part of the festival season, this is a highlight where visitors can experience the shrine’s history and grounds.
Origins and History of Ichi Shrine Annual Festival
The date of Ichi Shrine’s founding is unknown. In the past, it was called Akagi Daimyojin and was worshipped as the guardian shrine of Kamiechi.
After Tokugawa Ieyasu entered the Kanto region, the shrine received land, and in Meiji 6 it was renamed Ichi Shrine and designated a village shrine.
It is said that a major flood during the Kanbun era badly damaged the grounds, and that the mikoshi once traveled as far as Kaneda.
Official information
Information about Ichi Shrine’s festival and location is available in the Kanagawa Prefecture Shrine Association’s shrine directory.
The listing gives the annual festival date as the first Saturday of September and the shrine’s location as 1 Kamiechi, Atsugi City.
Ichi Shrine Annual Festival at a Glance
The Ichi Shrine Annual Festival is an annual festival passed down at the guardian shrine of Kamiechi, Atsugi City.
It is known for its mikoshi procession and the shrine’s longstanding ties to the local community.
The shrine is right by the “Ichi Jinja-mae” bus stop, but there is no parking.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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