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Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival
寄居玉淀水天宮祭 (寄居）
One of the best traditional Water Festivals in Japan!
Last updated by Angus M
on September 2, 2024
The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.
DATE
2024
: 3rd August (Sat) *The first Saturday in August
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*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2024-06-12
TIME & SCHEDULE
Festival starts around 5:30 pm, Fireworks around 7 pm-9:15 pm
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2024-06-12
COST
Free
*Special viewing seats may be reserved once the tickets are on sale. Please contact the Festival Committee Office for details regarding prices and more information.
*Information last checked on 2024-06-12
How to enjoy the Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival?
Picturesque scenery (Great for Instagram pics!)
Romantic Evening
Experience Traditional Japan
Enjoy 3-5 hours
Fun for group of friends
😍Stunning Collaboration of 🎆Fireworks and ✨Mythical Water Floats!
Nothing says 😊Japanese summer like 🎆fireworks!
Come visit the Yorii Suitengu Festival for a one-of-a-kind fireworks festival featuring water floats!
The Suitengu Shrine is a stone shrine that was found downstream of the great Arakawa River in 1931. Since then, the local people of Yorii have gathered every year to assemble ✨magnificent 💦water floats beautifully decorated with 🌸flowers and 🏮lanterns.
You’ll see exactly why this festival is praised as one of Kanto’s 🎉best water festivals, especially when the 💥brilliant fireworks and mythical water floats create the most aesthetically pleasing summer scenery!
What else to do near Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival?
Canoeing
walking
Hot spring (Heritage Resort - one of the largest hot springs where you can wear a bathing suit)
Enjoy the local food
Places to EAT in Yorii Town
Places to STAY in Yorii Town
Hotels (Western Style)
Yorii Town is a small town with not many hotel options. However, there is a wider selection in nearby towns.
Ryokan (Japanese Style)
Yorii Town is a small town with not many ryokan options. However, there is a wider selection in nearby towns.
Glamping Camping & Holiday Rentals
Yorii Town has a few Airbnb options. However, there is a wider selection in nearby towns.
Access (How to get to Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival)
How to get there
Public Transport
2h from Tokyo by train
Car
1 h 50min drive from Tokyo by car
Location & Address
Address
Banks of Arakawa River (荒川）.
Yorii, Osato-gun, Saitama 369-1203
埼玉県大里郡寄居町寄居
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
Via Yorii Station (Tobu Tojo Line, Chichibu Railway, JR Hachiko Line)
Take the Tobu Tojo Line, Chichibu Railway, or the JR Hachiko line to Yorii Station. Walk for about 15 minutes from the station.
(Follow signs and staff guidance)
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Via Hanazono IC on Kan-etsu Expressway
Approximately 15 minutes from the Hanazono IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway.
(We highly recommend using public transport due to heavy traffic and limited parking space during the festival)
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
For information about this event, please contact the The Tourism Association of Yorii directly.
Tel: +81 (0)48-581-3012
Websites
Japanese Event Website (External Link – Japanese)
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