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A quiet moment at Itako's historic temple along the Maekawa River
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A quiet moment at Itako's historic temple along the Maekawa River

About this spot

An iconic historic temple of Itako, founded in the Kamakura period and standing serenely along the Maekawa River. The ancient main hall and bell tower blend into the waterside streetscape, and the temple grounds radiate calm and tranquility. As a temple that walked alongside Itako's water transport heritage, it has long been cherished by the community. Even amid a downtown district bustling with summer festival energy, this temple offers a pocket of quiet.

Season & hours

Name: 潮来祇園祭禮

Date & time: 8/7 (Fri)–8/9 (Sun) Time TBA

Venue: 潮来市・素鵞熊野神社周辺(前川沿い市街地巡行)

潮来の総鎮守・素鵞熊野神社を中心に、前川沿いの市街地を舞台として繰り広げられる伝統行事「潮来祇園祭禮」です。2026年は8月7日(金)から9日(日)までの3日間にわたって開催され、このコースでは初日である8月7日の祭りの熱気を主役に据えています。17時から20時30分にかけて、神輿や山車が水郷の街並みを巡行し、昼間に歩いた前川沿いの景色が祭り一色に染まります。長勝寺や二本松寺で感じた潮来の落ち着いた歴史と、夜の祭りのにぎわいの対比を1日で味わえるのもこのコースならではです。

Tips

祭り当日は神社周辺と前川沿いが混雑し、車両通行止めになる場合があります。公共交通機関の利用が安心です。屋台の出店状況は年により変わるため、夕食は道の駅いたこで済ませておくと安心です。夜の水辺は足元が暗くなるため、小さな子ども連れは特に注意しましょう。

Source: omaturi.jp

Tips

Within walking distance of Suigo Itako Iris Garden. Please observe quiet and respect temple etiquette during your visit. In summer, the temple's tree shade offers a refreshing rest stop.

Best time to visit

Approximately 45 minutes. During intense midday heat, resting in the temple's shaded areas is recommended.

Access & map

428 Itako, Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture 311-2424

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