It looks like the event “Nishinomiya Yamaguchi Arukinare 2024,” where you can take a casual stroll around Yamaguchi-cho, will be held on Saturday, October 12.
(Info provided by Pon-chan)
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Nishinomiya Yamaguchi Arukinare 2024
When is it?
Saturday, October 12
(The day of the evening festival for the Kochi Shrine Autumn Festival)
Course ① starts at 13:50
Course ② starts at 13:40
*The event will be held in light rain and canceled in case of rain. Announcements will be posted on the “Nishinomiya Yamaguchi website” after 6:30 a.m. on the day of the event.
Where is it?
Meeting place: Yamaguchi Center
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 4-1-5 Shimoyamaguchi, Yamaguchi-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
To get to Yamaguchi Center, taking the Sakura Yamanami Bus to “Yamaguchi Center-mae” is convenient. You can also use Hankyu buses departing from and arriving at JR Nishinomiya-Najio Station and Shintetsu Okaba Station.
Note: There is no dedicated parking lot for Arukinare at Yamaguchi Center.
What kind of event is it?
It’s a guided hiking event where you can enjoy the nature of Yamaguchi-cho while learning about its history. At the end, you can also see the “danjiri entering the shrine” during the evening festival of the Kochi Shrine Autumn Festival. You can choose from two hiking courses〜🚶♂️
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- Course ① Yamaguchi Strolling Course (approx. 4 km)
Enjoy the rural scenery of Yamaguchi-cho along the Nishikawa River. At the end, you’ll visit the local history museum, get a chance to see the danjiri up close, and watch the evening festival shrine entry.
<Main route>
Yamaguchi Center → Hinotani Pedestrian Bridge → Maruyama Pedestrian Bridge → Yamaguchi-cho Local History Museum → Yamaguchi Center - Course ② Maruyama Strong-Legs Course (approx. 6.5 km)
From the Arimagawa Green Path, this route takes you to Maruyama Dam and the summit of Mt. Maruyama, which is one-tenth the elevation of Mt. Fuji. Like the strolling course, you’ll also get to watch the danjiri shrine entry.
<Main route>
Yamaguchi Center → Arimagawa Green Path → Maruyama Dam → Kinsenji Kannondo Hall → Maruyama Inari Shrine Okusha → Yamaguchi-cho Local History Museum → Yamaguchi Center
There will be all kinds of special programs too ♪
- Ancient costume procession of Emperor Kotoku: The procession starts from the local history museum. Photos are OK!
- After the danjiri shrine entry, you can also enjoy performances of Narai Kagura and Yamaguchi Taiko.
Maruyama Dam ↓
Jogaito Inari Shrine ↓
Kochi Shrine ↓
How much is it?
Free
Can anyone join?
No advance registration required.
On the day, sign in and enter at the booth in front of Yamaguchi Center.
*Reception is scheduled to start at 13:00.
For event details → click here
Finally
This is an event where you can stroll through the nature of Yamaguchi-cho, a different atmosphere from Nishinomiya’s urban area, while getting a taste of local history. You’ll be able to actually see and touch the danjiri mikoshi from the Kochi Shrine Autumn Festival, and it seems children may even be allowed to ride on the danjiri, so it’s a really special opportunity. Why not join in and enjoy it like a little day trip?〜😄
*Pon-chan, thank you for the information!!
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