Yayoi Festival (弥生祭)
Time: April 13 - 17
Prefecture: Tochigi
Location: Futarasan-jinja

The Yayoi Festival (弥生祭, Yayoi Matsuri) is an annual event taking place from April 13 to 17 at Futarasan-jinja. With a history dating back 1,200 years, it is considered the festival that heralds the arrival of spring. The celebration involves the procession of numerous portable shrines (mikoshi), and visitors are welcomed to join in the lifting of these shrines, contributing to the festive atmosphere.