Senkori, a folk cultural tradition rooted in Yanagita Town, Chichibu City
Yanagita no Senkori
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Yanagita Town
- Area
- Saitama Prefecture・Chichibu 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
- 2026/11/11
Yanagita no Senkori is a city-designated intangible folk cultural property located in Yanagita Town, Chichibu City.
About Yanagita no Senkori
Yanagita no Senkori is a folk cultural tradition located in Yanagita Town, Chichibu City.
Chichibu City records list it as a city-designated intangible folk cultural property.
The fact that the locality and festival name are recorded together positions it as a cultural event associated with Yanagita Town.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Yanagita Town (Chichibu City)
Address Yanagita Town (Chichibu City)
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Nearby attractions
三峯神社
埼玉県秩父市にある神社
秩父まつり会館
埼玉県秩父市にある秩父夜祭を主題とする展示施設
Chichibu Shrine
埼玉県秩父市にある神社
Origins and History of Yanagita no Senkori
Chichibu City’s cultural property records list Yanagita no Senkori as a city-designated intangible folk cultural property.
The designation date recorded in the materials is Showa 55May 9, and Yanagita Town is given as its location.
This record indicates when it was recognized as a cultural property, not the festival’s actual origins.
Official information
Chichibu City’s cultural property records list Yanagita no Senkori as a city-designated intangible folk cultural property.
Yanagita no Senkori at a Glance
Yanagita no Senkori is a city-designated intangible folk cultural property located in Yanagita Town, Chichibu City.
Chichibu City records list the designation date as Showa 55May 9 and give Yanagita Town as its location.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
