murmurJoso Senhime Festival and Tenju Festival
Joso City · Joso Citizens’ Plaza (Tenju Festival at Gugyoji Temple)
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Ibaraki Prefecture (Ibaraki Tourism) · Last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Jun 6–7, 2026 （Ended） Joso Senhime Festival on June 7, 10:00–16:00
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually early June
- How the date is set
- Changes from year to year Cancelled in stormy weather; some events are cancelled in rain
- Venue
- Joso Citizens’ Plaza (Tenju Festival at Gugyoji Temple)
- City
- Joso City, Ibaraki
About
Joso honours Princess Sen (Senhime), granddaughter of Tokugawa Ieyasu, with two linked events: the Joso Senhime Festival and the Tenju Festival. The main draw of the Senhime Festival is a parade in which a Senhime chosen by open application walks through town with an entourage in period dress. The grounds also host an event produced by local high school students, stage shows, and stalls selling local food and specialities, enough to fill a whole day. The Tenju Festival takes its name from Tenju-in, the name she adopted when she became a nun, and is held at Gugyoji, her family temple, where part of her remains rest. There you can attend a tea offering in her memory, view items associated with her and join an open-air tea gathering under fresh green leaves.
Sources
- OfficialIbaraki Prefecture (Ibaraki Tourism) www.ibarakiguide.jp
- OfficialJoso Tourism and Products Association www.joso-kankou.com
Last checked: Oct 10, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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