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Hotaka Shrine Shikinen Senzasai
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Area
- Nagano Prefecture・Azumino City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 50 min · bullet 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
- 2026/11/13
The Hotaka Shrine Shikinen Senzasai is a festival associated with Hotaka, Azumino City, and is designated as a municipal intangible folk cultural property.
About Hotaka Shrine Shikinen Senzasai
The Hotaka Shrine Shikinen Senzasai is a festival associated with Hotaka, Azumino City.
It is listed as a municipal intangible folk cultural property in Azumino City’s list of cultural properties.
Its designation date is Heisei 21 September 25, and its name and category are recorded as a cultural property of Azumino City.
Location and access
- Address
Azumino City
Host municipality 長野県安曇野市
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Nearby attractions
穂高神社
長野県安曇野市にある神社
貞享義民記念館
長野県安曇野市にある貞享騒動の記念館
Origins and History of Hotaka Shrine Shikinen Senzasai
Azumino City’s list of cultural properties records the Hotaka Shrine Shikinen Senzasai as a municipal intangible folk cultural property.
The designation date is Heisei 21 September 25.
No specific explanation is provided about the festival’s origins or how it has changed over time.
Official information
Azumino City Official Website, “Cultural Properties List”
Hotaka Shrine Shikinen Senzasai at a Glance
The Hotaka Shrine Shikinen Senzasai is a festival associated with Hotaka, Azumino City, and is documented as a municipal intangible folk cultural property.
The designation date is Heisei 21 September 25.
Specific details of the events, the festival date, and access information are not provided.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/13
