The 57th Hakone Daimyo Procession 2015
2015/10/06
The Hakone Daimyo Procession have became a traditional event of Autumn in Hakone, this year it will be held on Nov. 3rd. at Hakone-Yumoto Onsen as always.
A total of about 450 participants will be taking part in the procession. Among them, 110 Geishas from Hakone Geisha Association will perform flowery dances, and rickshaws and symphonic bands will also appear. Together featuring a spectacular parade.
Hakone Daimyo Procession is a traditional celebration, this is the 57th anniversary of the event. It began in 1935. It is said the Onsen Expo held at Hakone-Yumoto that year became the origin for the event. The event was interrupted during the pacific war and was reorganized after the war. It had became an annual event since then.
The parade will last for 4 and half hours, start at Yumoto Elementary School and end at Yumoto Fujiya Hotel, march around famous spots including Hakone Kyukaido (Former Hakone Road)and Onsen Street of Yumoto. Participants taking part in the procession wear traditional costumes of Edo era, shouting “Shitani, Shitani!”.
Information
| Event name | The 57th Hakone Daimyo Procession 2015 |
|---|---|
| Place | Yumoto, Tonosawa and Hatajyuku of Hakone-cho |
| Address | Yumoto, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa |
| Period | Nov. 3rd (Tue.) 2015 at Yumoto Elementary School, start from 10:00 a.m. |
| Admission charge | — |
| Contact | Hakone Yumoto Tourism Association Tel. 0460-85-7751 Fax. 0460-85-7753 |
| Getting there | By car Atsugi Interchange of Tomei Expressway > Hakoneguchi Interchange of Odawara Atsugi Road Gotemba Interchange of Tomei Expressway > Route 1 By train Get off at Hakone-Yumoto Station of Odakyu Line Odawara Station of Tokaido Line > get off at Hakone-Yumoto Station of Hakone-Tozan-Tetsudo Line |
| Website | http://www.hakoneyumoto.com/pr/daimyogyoretu/ |
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