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Sakitama Shrine Hatsuyama
A traditional event to pray for the healthy growth and well-being of babies. Visitors receive a purification ritual before the altar and a red seal stamped on the child's forehead. No reservation is required, making it easy for young children to visit as well.
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- Date2026 Wed, Jul 1All dates: Wed, Jul 1; Sun, Jul 5; Sun, Jul 12; Tue, Jul 14, 2026 +1 more day
- Venue前玉神社Sakitama Shrine
- TimeJuly 1, 5, 12, and 14: 9:00–16:00 (closed 12:00–13:00); July 15: 9:00–12:00
- BookingNo reservation required
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Details
- Organizer
- Sakitama Shrine
- Source
- 前玉神社
- Name at the source
- 2026年『初山（はつやま）』〜神前で子どもの無病息災・無事成長を祈願します〜
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Venue map
Around the venue
The venue, 前玉神社, is about 2.8 km in a straight line from 東行田 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: つるまき公園 (about 1.3 km), 古代蓮の里 (about 2.1 km), 水城公園 (about 2.2 km). On rainy days, indoor places such as 行田市はにわの館 (about 200 m) are an option. For sudden fevers or injuries, it's worth checking the nearby holiday/night emergency clinic (鴻巣市夜間診療所, about 7.6 km).
Nearest stations
- 東行田 Station (秩父鉄道)about 2.8 km
- 行田市 Station (秩父鉄道)about 2.9 km
Nearby parks
Indoor places for rainy days
- 行田市はにわの館Hands-on activities · 入館無料（はにわ作り：粘土1kg700円・2kg1,200円、土笛作り：650円、発掘体験：1,000円など）about 200 m
- 埼玉県立さきたま史跡の博物館Museum · 一般200円、高校生・学生100円、中学生以下無料about 300 m
- 古代蓮会館（行田タワー）Museum · 大人400円、小人（小・中学生）200円、未就学児無料about 2.0 km
Holiday & night emergency clinic
- 鴻巣市夜間診療所埼玉県鴻巣市中央2-1about 7.6 km
Hours are as reported to the national medical information system and do not reflect temporary closures. Always call before you go. Most clinics speak Japanese only. Find hospitals & clinics on the map
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- 2026Mon, Nov 9 – Sun, Nov 15
Peony Walk Higashimatsuyama Fire Prevention Fair
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- 2026Sat, Nov 14
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- 2026Sat, Nov 14
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- 2026Sat, Nov 14
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