2026 Katase Suwa Shrine Summer Festival - Full-Day Experience (片瀬諏訪神社例大祭)
A full-day course celebrating the opening day (August 23, 2026) of the Katase Suwa Shrine Summer Festival (片瀬諏訪神社例大祭) held over 6 days around Katase Suwa Shrine in Fujisawa. During the day, feel the ocean breeze at Katase Coast, cross to Enoshima Island to visit Enoshima Shrine and enjoy spectacular views from the lighthouse tower, and meet the marine life at the New Enoshima Aquarium. In the evening, have an early dinner near Bentenbashi Bridge on Enoshima, then join the Grand Festival at Katase Suwa Shrine at 5 PM. Experience the opening day of a 6-day celebration as sacred floats (mikoshi) parade through the neighborhood, feeling the energy of the local community.
Schedule
Experience Shonan breeze at the beginning of the day - ocean views on the coast overlooking Enoshima
Cross Bentenbashi Bridge to Enoshima - pay respects at a historic shrine
Panoramic views of Sagami Bay and Mount Fuji from the lighthouse observatory
Cool off with Sagami Bay's marine life and dolphin shows
Have an early dinner around Bentenbashi Bridge before the festival begins
Opening day of the 6-day Grand Festival - sacred floats and lanterns illuminate Katase's summer beginning
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