Largest festival in Saitama Japan

If you're traveling to Tokyo in October, don't miss this! Im honoured to be able to participate in such amazing festival.. The Kawagoe Festival is one of the largest and best Autumn Festivals in all of Japan. Moreover, the festival is an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan. In addition, the Yama, Hoko, Yatai float festivals are an UNESCO cultural heritage. The festival started at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine in 1648 after Lord Nobutsuna gifted the shrine mikoshi (portable shrines) and lion’s face masks. The Kawagoe Festival is held annually on the third Sunday of October and the preceding Saturday. 📍Address: kawagoe #travel #kawagoe #japan #tokyo #festival #saitama