Maebashi Hatsu-ichi Matsuri
Winterfestival

Maebashi Hatsu-ichi Matsuri

Maebashi, Gunma

About the Event

The "first market" festival opens the year with stalls selling daruma dolls and festivities along Honmachi-dori. Rooted in Edo commerce, it prays for prosperity, reflecting local traditions in winter's early days. Includes a bonfire for old daruma.