Special plan to enjoy the float procession experience and lunch at the Nishimachi Main Festival on 10/25 (Sunday)
A day to encounter the flavors of Iga and,
the excitement of a festival that has continued for 400 years.
*Due to popular demand, this lunch plan has been discontinued.
Other related plans are still available, so please take a look.
Thank you very much for your continued patronage of our establishment.
The Ueno Tenjin Festival, a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage with a history of over 400 years, is now offering a day trip plan for local residents to join in the main festival's float procession.
Non-staying guests can also enjoy a moment to experience the traditional culture of Iga along with our locally sourced course meal.
What is the Ueno Tenjin Festival?
The 'Ueno Tenjin Festival' is the largest autumn festival in Iga Ueno, boasting a history of over 400 years, and is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
In this activity, you can wear a happi (traditional Japanese coat) and participate in the main festival's danjiri procession alongside local people. During the procession, you can experience the danjiri up close, and when it stops, you can also ride on the danjiri and take commemorative photos.
Enjoy gourmet food before the festival.
"IGAMONO" refers to all high-quality products and goods cultivated in the rich environment of Iga, serving as a testament to the Iga brand.
In the dining area attached to our hotel, we offer dishes lavishly prepared using IGAMONO, a pride of Iga.
Additionally, as part of this exclusive plan, we will provide amazake, a sweet sake that is cherished in the community as part of the festival culture.
Please enjoy a fulfilling autumn day enveloped in the flavors nurtured by the Iga region and the vibrant atmosphere of its festivals.
- The flow of the day11:30 Meal at Nipponia Hotel Iga Ueno Castle Town
13:30 Gather at Hotel Front NAIKI Building to participate in the Danjiri
16:30 Dismissal at Hotel Front NAIKI Building - feeAdults
・7,350 yen (tax included, separate)
Children
・4,500 yen (tax included, separate)
※Children who are not yet in school can accompany for free, but for safety reasons, participation in the experience is not allowed. For children who are not yet in school and only wish to order food, please place your order separately through the reservation site.
Regarding English support
If you would like English support, please write it in the remarks section (no additional charge). - Things included in the experience• Dining at Nipponia Hotel Iga Ueno Castle Town
• Offering of sweet sake unique to the festival (other beverages will incur additional charges)
• Experience participating in the danjiri procession
• Experience riding on the danjiri during stops
• Commemorative photos
• Rental of happi coats - Others- The fee includes a cooperation cost for the town.
- Participation in the middle or leaving midway is not allowed.
- During the experience, please follow the instructions of the town representatives.
- The start and end times may vary by about 30 minutes depending on the order of the danjiri procession.
- Detailed meeting times and expected end times will be provided to participants about one month before the festival.
A portion 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.
Introduction of activities for sale.
We have prepared three different types of activities to enjoy the Ueno Tenjin Festival, each with different dates and content. Please choose according to your schedule and preferences.
Ueno Tenjin Festival Autumn Night Music Experience (October 4 - 17)
This is an experience that allows you to touch upon the "rehearsal time" that supports the main event of the festival. During the period leading up to the main festival, you can observe the local music practice and also participate in a bell performance. There will be a visit to the float storage and hospitality with tea and sweet dumplings from Kogetsudo. Please enjoy a moment that blends into the daily life of the community on a quiet night before the festival.
For details about the 'Autumn Night's Music Experience', click here.
On 10/24 (Saturday), special experience of the Ueno Tenjin Festival (Yoiyama) Danjiri procession.
This is a special experience to fully enjoy a day of the night festival. While observing the 'danjiri' floats up close from a special viewing area exclusive to guests, you can enjoy explanations of the festival by local elders and the hospitality of traditional Japanese sweets. In the evening, you can participate in the fantastical procession of the 'danjiri' illuminated by lights, alongside local residents.
"Details about the 'Danjiri Procession Special Experience on 10/24 (Saturday)' are here."
This autumn, please enjoy a stay based at Nipponia Hotel Iga Ueno Castle Town and feel the excitement of a festival that has continued for 400 years.
We sincerely look forward to your visit.