Kamokamo River Nostalgia

Interactive event about Japanese culture held at Nakajima Park and temples in the Susukino district of Sapporo

Due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, it will be canceled. Please check the official website for more details.

Kamokamo River Nostalgia is an event that showcases Japanese culture under the concept of enjoying a day in the temple town of Susukino. The event is held at Higashi Honganji Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Sapporo, and Shinzenkouji Temple, which houses wooden statues from the Heian period and the only Buddhist statue made of human ashes in Sapporo. Enjoy a variety of attractions such as hands-on classes about the tea ceremony, Japanese papermaking, and letter carving (for personal seals), as well as performances of Ainu music and Japanese musical instruments.