Kanamara Matsuri Festival
Kanamara Matsuri
A vibrant annual Japanese festival in Kawasaki, celebrating fertility and sexual awareness, featuring phallic parades and raising funds for HIV research.

📜 Annual Japanese festival held at Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki.
🔍 Known for its unique celebration of fertility, sexual awareness, and fundraising for HIV research.

Why Go

🎉 Experience a unique and lively cultural event.
📸 Witness parades featuring comically large phalluses.
🍢 Enjoy sexual-themed street food and festive atmosphere.
💖 Support HIV research through festival proceeds.

Why Avoid

🚶‍♀️ Expect large crowds, especially during the parade.
☔ Weather can be rainy, consider bringing appropriate gear.

Tips

🗓️ Takes place each year on the first Sunday in April.
🚆 Easily accessible by train from major Tokyo and Yokohama stations.

Hours

🕒 Annually, first Sunday in April.

📍 Location

Kanayama Shrine, Kawasaki, Japan.

Last updated 7 days ago

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