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Kanagawa Prefecture · Yamakita Town (From Tokyo: approx. 30 min–1 h · train)

A festival of Omurosei Shrine, passed down in Nakagawa, Yamakita Town

Omurosei Shrine Grand Festival

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The 2026 edition of Omurosei Shrine Grand Festival has ended.

Festival information

EVENT INFORMATION
Dates
2026/04/03Ended
Location
Omurosei Shrine
Area
Kanagawa Prefecture・Yamakita Town(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

This festival is held at Omurosei Shrine in Nakagawa, Yamakita Town. The shrine lists its annual festival and spring festival on April 3, and its autumn festival on October 20.

About Omurosei Shrine Grand Festival

The Omurosei Shrine Grand Festival is a festival held at Omurosei Shrine, located in Nakagawa, Yamakita Town.

Omurosei Shrine enshrines Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto, Izanagi-no-Mikoto, and Okuninushi-no-Mikoto.

The shrine lists its spring annual festival and autumn festival.

Source: 大室生神社 - 神奈川県神社庁

Festival highlights

The features of the Omurosei Shrine Grand Festival that can be confirmed are the annual festival held at the shrine and the autumn festival.

The spring annual festival is listed for April 3, and the autumn festival for October 20.

Check the information for each event date for details about the program and highlights of the festival.

A festival of Omurosei Shrine, passed down in Nakagawa, Yamakita Town

Location and access

Venue and address

Omurosei Shrine (307 Nakagawa, Yamakita Town, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture; 〒258-0201)

Train and bus

A 1-hour-27-minute walk (6.9 km) from Yaga Station on the JR Gotemba Line.

A 3-minute walk (192 m) from Ashigaraso Iriguchi bus stop. Routes Matsu 62, Matsu 64, and Tani 57 are listed.

Source: ⛩大室生神社|神奈川県足柄上郡山北町 - 八百万の神

Address 307 Nakagawa, Yamakita Town, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 Event Information (The listed dates have passed)

In 2026, the annual festival and spring festival are listed for April 3 (Friday), and the autumn festival for October 20 (Tuesday).

Care is needed when distinguishing which date is meant by the Omurosei Shrine Grand Festival, as the festival names are used differently.

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Official information

Details about Omurosei Shrine’s festivals and location can be confirmed in the shrine directory of the Kanagawa Shrine Association.

The information includes details about the enshrined deities, the spring annual festival, and the autumn festival.

Omurosei Shrine Grand Festival at a Glance

The Omurosei Shrine Grand Festival is a festival held at Omurosei Shrine in Nakagawa, Yamakita Town.

The shrine lists its annual festival and spring festival on April 3, and its autumn festival on October 20.

The venue is Omurosei Shrine, accessible from Yaga Station or Ashigaraso Iriguchi bus stop.

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Article updated: 2026/10/19

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