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Higashimatsuyama · Shrines & temples
箭弓稲荷神社
Basic information
- Address
- 埼玉県東松山市箭弓町
- Nearest station
- about 300 m from 東松山 Station (東武東上線)
about 2.4 km from 森林公園 Station (東武東上線)
Straight-line distance. Check the route for actual travel. - By train or bus
- 東武東上線東松山駅西口から徒歩3分
Checked on the official page as of 2026/11/09. Details may have changed, so please check the official page before you go.
Parking at 箭弓稲荷神社
- Parking
- Yes
- Spaces
- 50台
- Fee
- 無料
Checked on the official page as of 2026/11/09. On event days, the lot may fill up or temporary parking may be used.
Map
Events here
- 2027Wed, Feb 3+1 more date
Setsubun Festival at Yakyu Inari Shrine
A traditional Setsubun event held at Yakyu Inari Shrine. In addition to prayers for warding off bad luck and inviting good fortune for the year, a bean-scattering ceremony (mame-maki) is held after each prayer session, bustling with many visitors.
- January 1 (usually)
New Year's Day Ritual at Yakyu Inari Shrine
A ritual held at midnight at Yakyu Inari Shrine. It celebrates the beginning of the new year and prays for the prosperity of the nation and global coexistence and co-prosperity. Visitors can attend in conjunction with their New Year prayers.
- January 7 (usually)
Koshinsatsu Takiagesai at Yakyu Inari Shrine
A Shinto ritual where amulets, protective charms, and ema (votive wooden plaques) received during the past year are returned and ritually burned. Visitors can refresh mind and body through this sacred burning ceremony offered with gratitude.
- Mid-January (usually)
Yakyu Tenmangu Shrine Festival
A festival for academic success held on the Sunday close to Hatsu Tenjin. In addition to praying for academic improvement, a calligraphy exhibition is also held on the shrine grounds.
- February 17 (usually)
Yakyu Inari Shrine Toshigoi no Matsuri
This is an important festival to pray for bumper crops, the prosperity of the nation, and the happiness of the people at the start of spring farming. Visitors can observe the solemn Shinto ritual.
- Mid-April–Early May (usually)
Yakyu Inari Shrine Peony Festival
A remarkable Shinto ritual held amidst blooming peonies, azaleas, and wisteria. During the approximately two-week period, various dedicatory events take place, and the shrine grounds bustle with numerous food stalls.
- late May (usually)
Danjiro Inari Festival at Yakyu Inari Shrine
A festival held at the sub-shrine associated with kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjiro. Dedicated performances, including traditional dance and theatrical arts, take place on a special stage erected in the shrine grounds.
- August 16 (usually)
Mitama Matsuri at Yakyu Inari Shrine
A memorial ceremony for the war dead of Higashimatsuyama City organized by the Higashimatsuyama City Bereaved Families Association. Visitors can attend the solemn memorial Shinto ritual to pray for peace.
- September 21 (usually)
Yakyu Inari Shrine Annual Festival
The shrine's most important and historic festival. The shrine grounds are adorned with numerous sponsored dedicated lanterns, creating a mystical and solemn atmosphere.
- December 31 (usually)
Yakyu Inari Shrine Year-End Grand Purification Ritual
A Shinto ritual to completely cleanse and purify all sins and impurities accumulated throughout the year. It restores the body and mind to a purified state in preparation for welcoming the new year.
- January 1 (usually)
Yakyu Inari Shrine New Year's Day Festival
A Shinto ritual held at midnight at Yakyu Inari Shrine. It celebrates the beginning of the new year and prays for the prosperity of the nation and peaceful coexistence and mutual prosperity of the world. Visitors can participate along with their first shrine visit of the new year.
- January 7 (usually)
Yakyu Inari Shrine Koshinsatsu Takiage-sai
A Shinto ritual to return and ritually burn old paper talismans, amulets, and ema plaques received during the past year. Visitors can prepare their minds and bodies through the burning ritual carried out with gratitude.
- mid-January (usually)
Yakyu Tenmangu Shrine Festival
A festival dedicated to academic achievement held on the Sunday near Hatsu Tenjin. In addition to prayers for educational success, a calligraphy exhibition is held on the shrine grounds.
- February 17 (usually)
Kinen-sai of Yakyu Inari Shrine
An important festival held at the start of spring farming to pray for bountiful crops, the prosperity of the nation, and the happiness of the people. Visitors can witness the solemn Shinto rituals.
- mid-April to early May (usually)
Peony Festival at Yakyu Inari Shrine
A wonderful Shinto ritual held amid blooming peonies, azaleas, and wisterias. During the roughly two-week period, various dedicatory events are staged, and numerous stalls line the shrine grounds creating a lively atmosphere.
- late May (usually)
Danjuro Inari Festival at Yakyu Inari Shrine
A festival held at an Inari shrine associated with Ichikawa Danjuro. Dedicated performances such as gorgeous traditional dances and acting are presented on a special stage set up within the shrine grounds.
- June 30 (usually)
Nagoshi-no-Oharai Grand Purification Ritual: Chinowa-kuguri
A traditional Shinto ritual held at Yakyu Inari Shrine. By passing through a grass ring (chinowa), participants cleanse themselves of impurities accumulated over the first half of the year and receive vitality to spend the upcoming six months in good health.
- August 16 (usually)
Yakyu Inari Shrine Mitama Festival
A memorial service for the war dead of Higashimatsuyama City, hosted by the Higashimatsuyama City War Bereaved Families Association. Visitors can attend and pay their respects during the solemn Shinto memorial ritual held with prayers for peace.
- September 21 (usually)
Yakyu Inari Shrine Annual Grand Festival
This historic festival is considered the most important ritual at the shrine. The grounds are adorned with numerous sponsored dedication lanterns, enveloping the venue in a magical and solemn atmosphere.
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Official information
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