📅 Event Calendar (Saijo Area)
Late May - June
Nighttime
Hotaru no Izumi (Kanbai Green Space) Fireflies & Hydrangeas
Blooming Season 📅 Annually late May to late June
Hotaru no Izumi (Kamikanbai)
7/1〜10
Daily
Mt. Ishizuchi Omatsuri Grand Festival
Traditional Shinto Ritual 📅 Annually from July 1st to 10th (fixed)
Mt. Ishizuchi (Ishizuchi Shrine, Jojusha)
Late June - End of July
Every Saturday
Saijo Shopping Street Saturday Night Market
Local Event 📅 Annually Saturdays from late June to end of July
Saijo Shopping Street (Konyamachi, Ginza-gai, etc.)
Regularly Held
Mibu River Morning Market: A Morning Discovery
Regularly Held 📅 Regularly held (e.g., April annually)
In front of Mibu River Station
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Seasonal Nature
Hotaru no Izumi (Kanbai Green Space) Fireflies & Hydrangeas
✨ Enchanting firefly lights to enjoy in the city Hotaru no Izumi, located behind the Saijo City General Culture Hall, is a relaxing spot with flowing spring water. From late May to early June, you can enjoy the dance of fireflies, and from mid-June, colorful hydrangeas.
It's perfect for an evening stroll, but please observe quietly as it is a tranquil location.
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Shinto Ritual / Tradition
Mt. Ishizuchi Omatsuri Grand Festival
🗻 Summer Shinto ritual of Japan's Seven Sacred Mountains! Worshippers in white attire gather from all over the country. A grand summer festival held for 10 days from July 1st. The sight of three sacred statues being carried amidst the echoing conch shells is breathtaking. Please note that on July 1st, some areas are restricted to women.
During the period, the ropeway also operates on a special schedule. Many general climbers visit.
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Night Market / Festival
Saijo Shopping Street Saturday Night Market
A summer tradition in Saijo that has continued since the Edo period. Stalls and street vendors line the arcade shopping street, bustling with classic festival foods.
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Market / Morning Market
Mibu River Morning Market: A Morning Discovery
The annual morning market held in front of Mibu River Station. It's bustling from the morning with food trucks, flea market stalls, fresh vegetable sales, and more.
📝 Information is current as of writing. Dates, contents, and fees are subject to change.
Please check the official website before visiting.
Please check the official website before visiting.
