Autumn Fujiwara Festival

秋の藤原まつり

Iwate · Tohoku

Hiraizumi's autumn UNESCO-site festival held under peak fall foliage: opens with a memorial service for the four Northern Fujiwara lords and a children's costume procession at Chuson-ji, features Chuson-ji Noh performed outdoors on Nov 3, and includes Motsu-ji's Ennen no Mai dance.

Dates: November 1–3Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
Start time: 10:00
Location: Iwate · Tohoku
Nearest station: Hiraizumi Station
Crowd level: National attendance
Entry: Free entry
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Temple admission fees apply separately for Chuson-ji/Motsu-ji grounds.

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