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ty
Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:36 pm

Kanayama-Jinja at Kawasaki (Big Iron Penis Shrine)
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Hi,

Can anyone tell me when is the exact date of this festival in 2008?
I am interested to visit.

I have tried to search for more info but seemed like the date is not fixed and I am confused. From previous years, some say is in late mar / early Apr / Apr 15??

Or any other info relating to such festival?

From the search....
http://flickr.com/photos/jarymer/61062595/

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2887232-action-imgsearch-kanayama_jinja_shrine_yokohama-i;_ylt=ArSztc1bxZXVXzPaoMl.FEs_GmoL

http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1226107

Another one is the Wooden Penis
Also, I am aware that on the every Mar 15, Tagata Jinja (somewhere in Inuyama, Aichi) has such procession.  The date is confirmed.  However, I will not be able to make it on that date.
I have been to this shrine before in Sep2005.  It's a very quiet town when there isn't any festival.
http://farstrider.net/Japan/Festivals/HounenMatsuri/Tagata.htm

Thank you
ty