85th Kofu Ebisu-Ko Festival

This is a special experience for foreign residents to interact with the locals and experience Japanese culture first-hand.

85th Kofu Ebisu-Ko Festival

Date: November 23, 2019 (Sat)

The Kofu Ebisu-Ko Festival is a festival dedicated to worshipping the God Ebisu, who is regarded as a “God of protection.” The main goals of the festival are to provide thanks for this year's safety and to pray for good harvest and prosperity in business for the following year.

This festival was first held on November 23, 1929, so it is a festival with a rich history. 2019 marks the 85th year anniversary of the event.

To commemorate this, for the first time ever, we have planned a shrine carrying option made especially to be supported by foreign residents.

Summary

1) One central shrine will be prepared for foreigners
2) Explanations of the festival outline and how to properly carry a shrine will be provided
3) An English interpreter will be present
4) A happi-coat, traditional Japanese costume, will be provided

Date: November 23, 2019
Fee: Free
Meeting Place: Yamanashi Prefectural Gov. Office, Bosai Shinkan
Meeting Time: 10:30 am
Number of Applicants: Maximum 20 people

Application Due Date: Nov. 15th (Fri)

Schedule

At 10:30am, meet at Yamanashi Prefectural Government, Bosai Shinkan (Explain the outline of the festival, change into Happi-coat, and so on) until 11:30am.

At noon, move to the Kofu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kofu Shoukokaigisho). After the opening ceremony starts, shrine carrying will begin around 12:30pm.

Arrive at Maizuru-jo Park which is the finishing point at around 5pm

Return to the Yamanashi Prefectural Government Office, Bosai Shinkan to change clothes.

Finish up around 5:30pm.

*Depending on the road and weather conditions, the estimated arrival time and schedule may change.

Inquiries

Yamanashi Prefecture Governor Registration Travel Industry No. 2-268
Public Relations Department
Yamanashi Tourism Organization / Fujinokuni Yamanashi Tabi Center

Address: 1-6-1 Marunouchi, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0031    
Yamanashi Pref. Office annex Build. 2F
Tel: +81-55-231-2230     
Fax: +81-55-231-3040       
E-mail: y-tabi@yamakan-sk.jp

E-mail: kankou@yamakan-sk.jp