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Sanjo Festival (May 15)

Last Update:2008/4/1

The grand spring festival of Hachimangu Shrine is a traditional event known for its daimyo procession with a hundred thousand-goku status.

Following the daimyo procession, the "Maikomi" is performed. The tengu (long-nosed goblin), portable shine, drummers, parents and their children circle the Hachimangu shrine three times. Parents with 2-3 year old children whom wish for their child’s good health and well being carry their child on their shoulders and perform the "Maikomi".

When:	May 15 1PM - Daimyo procession 5PM - Maikomi
Where:	Hachimangu shrine, 12-18 Hachiman-cho, Sanjo
Parking:	As the surrounding area gets very crowded, please use public transportation if possible
Access:	Train:	10min walk from Kita-Sanjo station on the JR Yahiko-line.
	Vehicle:	5min drive from the Sanjo-Tsubame Inter-Change, via the Hokuriku Expressway.
	map of the daimyo procession (in Japanese)
Inquiries:	Honjoji Temple Tel (0256) 32-0008 Fax (0256) 32-0059
Other:	Information on temporary traffic regulation (pdf file)
	Link to the Sanjo Festival Wakasyukai

Scenes of past events

Sanjo Festival
May 15, 2006

This years Sanjo festival opening day fell on a Sunday, and with the refurbishing of the Hachimangu shrine complete, the festival drew a bigger crowd than past years.

At 1PM the main event, the daimyo procession led way through the center of the city, while black clad footmen performed acts which were well received by the large crowd.

In the evening, the daimyo procession returned to the Hachimangu shrine, and the “Maikomi” was performed. Children whom partake in this event are said to grow in a perfect state of health, henceforth there were plenty of parents whom were carrying their child on their shoulders being involved with the whole festivities.

The Sanjo Byobu (folding screen) festival also takes place at the same time during the Sanjo festival. Beautifully painted folding screens can be seen at 10 various locations throughout the City of Sanjo.

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Sanjo City Office/955-8686 3-1 Asahicho2, Sanjo-shi, Niigata
Tel:+81 256-34-5511 (ext.314) Fax:+81 256-34-7933