TSURUGAOKA HACHIMANGU

Calendar of annual rituals

7th July 5pm

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu holds historical records of Tanabata rituals held in the early Edo period.

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2019.07.19: Rituals and Events of Bonbori Festival (Lantern Festival) in 7th -9th August 2019
2019.07.18: Oharae (Major Purification Ritual) was held
2019.07.01: Tanabata (Star Festival) coming!
2019.06.25: Firefly Festival was held
2019.06.24: "Mikagura and Mikomai of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu" at National Theatre on 1st June
2019.06.21: Information on Oharae (Major Purification Ritual)
2019.05.25: Interns from United States Department of State, Foreign Service Institute, Japanese Language and Area Training Center
2019.05.24: The Dedication of Bugaku ~Ancient Court Dance and Music ~
2019.04.30: Summer Hello Kitty Amulet is Now Available
2019.04.18: Newly Open of "Tsurugaoka Museum, Kamakura"

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