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This month's folk festivals

SETSUBUN (Bean Throwing)

SETSUBUN (Bean Throwing)

On the evening of Setsubun Day (February 3rd or 4th depending on the year), people open the doors of their houses and drive bad luck out of their homes by throwing handfuls of beans and shouting “Demons out! Good Luck in!  The next day is the first day of spring.  Bean throwing at Buddhist temples across Japan attracts many worshipers trying to catch their share of the thrown beans.


Setsubun Events

Setsubun Bean Throwing

When Feb 03 (Wed)
Where Rengein
Access 50min from Kanetsu Expwy's Maebashi IC by car
Info 027-378-3503

Setsubun Festival

When Feb 03 (Wed)
Where Takaozan Hoshoji Temple
Access 10min from Kanetsu Expwy's Fujioka IC by car
5min from JR Takasaki Line Shinmachi Station on foot
Info Takasaki-shi Shin-machi Commerce and Industry Association
0274-42-1235

St. Valentine's Day Events

St. Valentine's Day Event "Tokimeka Night 2010"

St. Valentine's Day Event Tokimeka Night 2010

The park will be lit up with illuminations, and some rides will be open untill 21:00.

When Feb 13 (Sat), 14 (Sun)
Where Isesaki-shi Kezoji Park Amusement Park
Access 10min from Kitakanto Expwy's Isesaki IC by car
Info 0270-25-4478

Kusatsu Snow & Spa Resort

St. Valentine's Day Present For the first 100 male ticket purchasers!

When Feb 14 (Sat)
Where Kusatsu Snow & Spa Resort
Access 90min from Kanetsu Expwy's Ikaho IC by car
5min from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal by bus
Info 0279-88-8111

Other Events

Kiryu Yagibushi Exchange Square

Kiryu Yagibushi Exchange Square

When Feb 6 (Sat), 21 (Sun)
Where Art Hall Hokoza
Access 20min from Kitakanto Expwy's Ota Kiryu IC by car
Info Takasaki-shi Culture Division/ 027-321-1203

Maebashi/Takasaki Citizen Dance Contest

When Feb 21 (Sun)
Where Takasaki City Cultural Hall
Access 20min on foot or 5min by bus from JR Takasaki Station West Exit
Info Takasaki-shi Culture Division/ 027-321-1203

Flea Market Festa 2010

Let's enjoy shopping at a flea market! There are many sections where all family members can enjoy such as a big sale for sports goods,a Maebashi gourmet section, and a kids section.

When Feb 27 (Sat), 28 (Sun) 10:00~17:00
Where Green Dome Maebashi, Main Event Area
Fee Free
Access 10min from Kanetsu Expwy's Maebashi IC by car
Info 027-235-2000