Tracing the shinkō tradition passed down in Ninomiya-cho
The Shinkō of Ninomiya Akagi Shrine
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Ninomiya Akagi Shrine
- Area
- Gunma Prefecture・Maebashi City(From Tokyo: approx. 50 min–1 h · 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
- 2026/10/22
The Shinkō of Ninomiya Akagi Shrine is an event passed down in Ninomiya-cho, Maebashi City. It is recorded as a Maebashi City Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
About The Shinkō of Ninomiya Akagi Shrine
The Shinkō of Ninomiya Akagi Shrine is a shrine event passed down in Ninomiya-cho, Maebashi City.
It is designated as a Maebashi City Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, with Heisei 5April 16 as its designation date.
The cultural property list gives its location as Ninomiya-cho and identifies Ninomiya Akagi Shrine as the site.
This festival offers a way to learn about the shinkō tradition passed down in the community.
Source: 市指定文化財一覧／前橋市
Festival highlights
A highlight is that the Shinkō of Ninomiya Akagi Shrine itself is regarded as an important part of local folk culture.
Maebashi City’s cultural property list records Ninomiya-cho and Ninomiya Akagi Shrine alongside the name of the shinkō.
Since the materials do not state the procession’s specific makeup, route, or time, this introduction focuses on its status as a cultural property and its connection to the local community.
Tracing the shinkō tradition passed down in Ninomiya-cho
What to expect
This event is passed down as a shinkō associated with Ninomiya Akagi Shrine.
The cultural property list records the event name, its location, and the shrine where it is held, but does not describe the procession’s route or sequence, the offerings, or the start time.
Based on the information available, it can be understood as a folk event associated with Ninomiya-cho and Ninomiya Akagi Shrine.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ninomiya Akagi Shrine, Ninomiya-cho, Maebashi City
Address Ninomiya-cho, Maebashi City
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群馬県前橋市にある遊園地
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群馬県前橋市にある美術館
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群馬県前橋市の公園
Origins and History of The Shinkō of Ninomiya Akagi Shrine
The Shinkō of Ninomiya Akagi Shrine is recorded as a Maebashi City Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
The designation date is Heisei 5April 16, and the cultural property list states that it is located at Ninomiya Akagi Shrine in Ninomiya-cho.
The available materials offer no specific explanation of its origins or how the event has changed over time.
Official information
Maebashi City, “List of City-Designated Cultural Properties”
The Shinkō of Ninomiya Akagi Shrine at a Glance
The Shinkō of Ninomiya Akagi Shrine is an event associated with Ninomiya Akagi Shrine in Ninomiya-cho, Maebashi City.
It is designated as a Maebashi City Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, with Heisei 5April 16 recorded as its designation date.
The event date, procession details, and how to participate are among the details that need to be confirmed separately.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/22
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