Ueno Tenjin Festival: Experience of Traditional Festival Music on an Autumn Night

The "Ueno Tenjin Festival" is the largest autumn festival in Iga Ueno, boasting a history of over 400 years, and is recognized as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The sight of the splendid and luxurious floats, along with the powerful procession of over a hundred demons, parading through the castle town is truly breathtaking.

This plan allows guests who stay before the festival to observe and participate in the local music practice sessions.

Participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from local people about the history of the Ueno Tenjin Festival and the feelings that have been passed down through generations, while also observing the practice of traditional music (ohayashi) up close. Furthermore, by participating in a simple bell performance experience, they will be able to feel both the difficulty and enjoyment of synchronizing with others.

The practice time that supports the vibrant main event of the festival. Would you like to experience the feelings of the local people towards the festival and immerse yourself in the daily life of the community?

Part of the revenue from this plan will be used for the preservation and continuation activities of the Ueno Tenjin Festival, as well as for the maintenance and development of local culture. Your participation will also contribute to supporting the festival for the future.

• Duration of the event
  From October 4 (Sunday) to 17 (Saturday)
  *Excluding 8 (Thursday), 11 (Sunday), 13 (Tuesday), and 15 (Thursday)
• Experience fee
  Adults 3,500 yen/person (including tax and service charge)
  Children (up to middle school) 1,500 yen/person (including tax and service charge)
  ※ Preschool children are also welcome (free of charge).
  
  ＜Regarding English support＞※ Reservation required
  If you wish, please fill in the remarks section (4,000 yen per group).
• Things included in the experience
  - Explanation of the festival from the town
  - Observation and experience of the music practice before the Ueno Tenjin Festival main event
  - Offering of tea and "decchi yokan" from Kogetsudo
• capacity
  A maximum of 6 people per schedule.
• Participation conditions
  Guests staying at Nipponia Hotel Iga Ueno Castle Town.

*If you are only reserving the experience, please apply after completing your hotel accommodation reservation. Please note that simply responding to the above form does not complete your hotel accommodation reservation.

Flow of the dayFlow of the day

18:00 Dinner at the hotel (for plans with two meals)
20:00 Gather at the hotel front desk
Move to Mankichi Inari Shrine
20:15 Time to learn about the festival's background
Local residents will explain about the Ueno Tenjin Festival, and afterwards, you will visit the danjiri storehouse. You will be able to feel the history and emotions that have been passed down while experiencing the actual site that supports the festival.

20:30 Observation of the practice scene, hospitality with wagashi and tea from Kogetsudo.

You will have the opportunity to closely observe the practice scene of the traditional music performance held in the region.

Please enjoy the sounds and atmosphere of the practice slowly, along with the hospitality of traditional Japanese sweets and tea provided by Kogetsudo.

21:00 Performance Experience

This is an easy musical experience that anyone can enjoy, from young children in elementary school to adults. By actually producing sound and harmonizing with local people, you can enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Scheduled to end at 21:15 (9:15 PM)

NotesNotes

・Please apply by 5 PM on the day of check-in.
・This activity is limited to the first 6 participants each day. Registration will be closed once the capacity is reached.
・After confirming your reservation, we will check your eligibility to participate and inform you through Kazeno Heritage General Inquiries (VMG General Inquiries). Please allow about a week for our response due to coordination with the receiving party.
If acceptance is difficult, we will contact you to discuss options, including rescheduling.
・Cancellations after completing the reservation may incur cancellation fees according to the policy below.
On the day: 100% of the accommodation fee
1 day prior: 80% of the accommodation fee
7 days prior: 50% of the accommodation fee
14 days prior: 10% of the accommodation fee
No-show cancellation: 100% of the accommodation fee