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Yoshimi Kannon Winter Solstice Festival
This is an annual event held around the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Visitors can enjoy a heartwarming time while praying for good health and protection against illness during the increasingly cold season.
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- DateDecember (usually)Check the official website for this year's dates
- Venue吉見観音（安楽寺）Yoshimi Kannon Anraku-ji Temple
Upcoming events nearby
- Handmade Udon Noodle Making Experience at Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato YoshimiWed, Nov 11 · Yoshimi · 道の駅いちごの里よしみabout 2.7 km
- Peony Walk Higashimatsuyama Fire Prevention FairMon, Nov 9 – Sun, Nov 15 · Higashimatsuyama · ピオニウォーク東松山about 6.0 km
- Culture and Arts Lecture: The World of Beatrix PotterWed, Nov 11 · Higashimatsuyama · Takasaka Kyuryo Civic Activity Centerabout 8.3 km
Details
- Source
- 吉見観音（岩殿山安楽寺）
- Name at the source
- 冬至祭
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Venue map
Around the venue
The venue, 吉見観音（安楽寺）, is about 3.9 km in a straight line from 東松山 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: 八丁湖公園 (about 900 m), 岩鼻運動公園 (about 2.2 km), 道の駅いちごの里よしみ (about 2.7 km). On rainy days, indoor places such as 吉見百穴 (about 2.1 km) are an option.
Nearest stations
- 東松山 Station (東武東上線)about 3.9 km
Nearby parks
- 八丁湖公園about 900 m
- 岩鼻運動公園Playground · Toiletsabout 2.2 km
- 道の駅いちごの里よしみPlayground · Toiletsabout 2.7 km
Indoor places for rainy days
- 吉見百穴Hands-on activities · 中学生以上300円、小学生200円、小学生未満無料about 2.1 km
- コウノトリ野生復帰センター「天空の里」Animals / aquarium · 100円、中学生以下無料about 3.8 km
- 熊谷市立健康スポーツセンターPoolabout 4.8 km
Distances are straight-line from the venue. Park and facility pages show their sources and check dates.
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