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Higashiyama Onsen Water Throwing Festival

The Higashiyama Onsen Water Throwing Festival is an annual summer traditional festival held in Higashiyama Onsen, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, featuring a Shinto ritual, mikoshi parade, and participants splashing warm water for good luck.

Date
Aug 8, 2026
Location
Aizuwakamatsu
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Higashiyama Onsen Water Throwing Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Shinto ritual at the entrance of Higashiyama Onsen
  • Mikoshi parade through the hot spring town
  • Warm water throwing tradition involving participants and spectators
The festival begins with a Shinto ritual and features a mikoshi parade through the hot spring town. Spectators and participants take part in the water-throwing tradition, where warm water is splashed onto the procession as part of the festival experience.

Practical details

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Higashiyama Onsen
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Aizuwakamatsu

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