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Kazo · Shrines & temples
玉敷神社
騎西の総鎮守。神楽は国の重要無形民俗文化財です。春の大藤、秋の大いちょうの時期は特ににぎわいます。
Basic information
- Address
- 埼玉県加須市騎西552-1
- Nearest station
- about 2.9 km from 加須 Station (東武伊勢崎線)
Straight-line distance. Check the route for actual travel. - By train or bus
- 東武伊勢崎線 加須駅から朝日バス「騎西一丁目」下車徒歩8分、JR高崎線 鴻巣駅から朝日バス「騎西一丁目」下車徒歩8分、または加須市コミュニティバス「かぞ絆号」で騎西総合支所下車徒歩10分
Checked on the official page as of 2026/11/09. Details may have changed, so please check the official page before you go.
Map
Events here
- 2026Sat, Nov 21
Tamashiki Shrine "Ginkgo Night Visit"
A one-night-only event featuring a light-up of the giant ginkgo tree, a Natural Monument of Kazo City boasting an age of over 500 years. Visitors can enjoy the magical atmosphere of the illuminated precinct at night and savor dishes from three food vendors.
- 2026Tue, Dec 1
Tamashiki Shrine Annual Festival
This is the annual festival held at Tamashiki Shrine, located in Kisai, Kazo City. Kagura (sacred Shinto dance) will be performed on the shrine grounds, allowing visitors to enjoy traditional dances in a solemn atmosphere while paying their respects.
- 2027Fri, Jan 1
Tamashiki Shrine Saitan-sai
The first festival of the new year held at Tamashiki Shrine. Conducted alongside the New Year's Day Hatsumode visits, the grounds are lively with many worshipers praying for peace, good health, and longevity in the coming year.
- 2027Mon, Feb 1
Tamashiki Shrine Early Spring Festival
A festival heralding the arrival of spring at Tamashiki Shrine. Traditional kagura sacred dances are dedicated and performed on the grounds, and an auspicious daruma doll market is also held, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
- 2027Wed, May 5
Tamashiki Shrine Spring Grand Festival
A customary spring grand festival held at Tamashiki Shrine during the wisteria season. Dedicated sacred kagura performances take place amidst the fresh greenery of the grounds, allowing visitors to enjoy the atmosphere of traditional culture along with beautiful wisteria blossoms.
- 2027Thu, Jul 15
Tamashiki Shrine Summer Festival
A regular annual event held in the summer season at Tamashiki Shrine. Kagura ritual dances are performed on the shrine grounds, allowing visitors to worship peacefully while viewing the dignified traditional dances handed down through generations.
- February 1 (usually)
Tamashiki Shrine Kisai Daruma Market
A lively market where the shrine approach is lined with stalls offering food and daruma dolls of various facial expressions, colors, and sizes. Visitors can enjoy finding their favorite daruma amid spirited calls from vendors.
- first Saturday of February (usually)
Tamashiki Shrine Setsubun Festival
A traditional event featuring bean throwing following the Shinto ritual, along with a dedication of the Okame dance from Tamashiki Shrine kagura. It is a lively gathering where various items are tossed in addition to beans, and because it is held on a weekend, it can be enjoyed by children and families together.
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Official information
For rain plans, details and official flyers, check the official website for the latest information (in Japanese).