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![]() "Kamimizo Summer Festival" is a traditional festival which began in Edo period at Kamimizo, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara-city, Kanagawa-Pref., Japan. It has been called "Tenno-sama" from the old times and everybody is familiar with this festival. "Susanoonomikoto" (or "Kozutenno") is invited from Kyoto Yasaka shrine and enshrined as "Yasakaominokami" in this festival. So by carrying a portable shrine, we pray for driving away evil disease, getting a good harvest, and home safety. ![]() The portable shrine of Gobukai at Kamegaike Hachiman Shirine. ![]() Praying for the safety of carrying portable shrine. ![]() Portable Shrines and Festival Cars at festival headquarters. Currently, Kamimizo Summer Festival has the participation of more than 20 portable shrines and 8 festival cars "DASHI" Kamimizo each council. And celebrating about 410,000 customers, it is the largest festival of northern Kanagawa-Pref. You can fully enjoy the the majestic scene of portable shrines and the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese festival. Kamimizo Summer Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday in the end of July every year. |
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