A luxurious festival boasting about 300 years of tradition Hita city in Oita prefecture, the townspeople flourished in the Edo era by model of Kyoto, Osaka, Edo. Even now, it is called "Little Kyoto," and it is a small town, but it is a place with a lot of atmospheres. Hita is also nice in town, but it is a city where you can meet beautiful sceneries as you go for a further … [Read more...] about Hita Gion Matsuri Festival, Oita
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Iizaka Kenka Matsuri (Fight Festival), Fukushima
One of the three biggest fighting festivals in Japan "Iizaka Kenka Matsuri" is a "fight festival" that bumps "katsugi-yatai" (a large float used to carry drums at a festival) violently in the shrine's precinct. The "fight festival" which bumps mikoshi (portable shrine) and dashi (festival float) vigorously is done in various parts of Japan. Among them, "Iizaka Kenka Matsuri" … [Read more...] about Iizaka Kenka Matsuri (Fight Festival), Fukushima
Yabusame Shinji of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kanagawa
A festival with history and tradition that has been going on for more than 800 years Kamakura of Kanagawa Prefecture, which is an ancient capital and is also popular from overseas as a sightseeing spot. The famous shrine of this place is "Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine". “Rei-taisai” (regular rites and festivals) to be held at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a popular festival … [Read more...] about Yabusame Shinji of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kanagawa
Ohori Park, Fukuoka
You can do various ways of enjoying yourself "Ohori Park", one of Fukuoka's premier tourist attractions, is one of the most famous water parks in Japan. The total area of Ohori Park, located in the middle of Fukuoka city, is about 398,000 square meters. It is also known as an oasis in the city and a venue for a fireworks festival, making it a place for many citizens to … [Read more...] about Ohori Park, Fukuoka
Gujo Odori Dance Festival, Gifu
The history is said to be over 400 years. "Gujo Odori Dance" is a traditional "Bon Odori" dancing around turret, which is held in Yahata Town, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. The Gujo Odori Dance Festival is a long Bon dance in Japan that is danced for 31 nights. The venue changes every night, and it is supposed to go around the city over the summer. Festivals are held in and … [Read more...] about Gujo Odori Dance Festival, Gifu
Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival, Aomori
One of the festivals representing the Tohoku region Nebuta Festival of Aomori, the Kanto Matsiri Festival of Akita, Tanabata Star Festival of Sendai. Besides these, in Tohoku region, famous festivals are held as summer events. As one of them, like the Nebuta Festival of Aomori, Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival to be held in Aomori Prefecture. It boasts a 300-year history, one … [Read more...] about Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival, Aomori
Yosakoi Matsuri (Yosakoi Festival), Kochi
Street performance, which is a must-see point of Yosakoi Festival "Yosakoi Matsuri" (Yosakoi Festival) is a vibrant summer festival held in the center of Kochi City from August 9 to 12 every year for 4 days. About 200 teams will walk around the city with different costumes and original songs every year and perform a powerful performance on the stage. The festival on August … [Read more...] about Yosakoi Matsuri (Yosakoi Festival), Kochi
Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival, Nagasaki
A festival with lots of performances influenced by Portugal, the Netherlands, China etc The Edo Shogunate of Japan closed the country to foreigners. In such circumstances, Nagasaki, a few contacts with overseas, was a city where its own culture developed. The exotic "Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival" will be famous, especially in the Nagasaki culture of such history. It is a festival … [Read more...] about Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival, Nagasaki
Nachi no Ogi Matsuri, Wakayama
One of Japan's three great fire festivals There are several festivals in Japan that are held in the mountains. They have different charm and power than the lively and gorgeous festival in the city. Among them, "Nachi no Ogi Matsuri Festival" is one of Japan's three great fire festivals. The state that the men are holding the torches that the fire is burning is going through … [Read more...] about Nachi no Ogi Matsuri, Wakayama
Saga Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
The stunning "Saga Festival picture scroll" painted in the Edo period is exhibited at Seiryoji Temple Saga Matsuri Festival is a long history festival. The three festivals of Kyoto's representative “Aoi Festival”, “Gion Festival”, and “Jidai Matsuri Festival” are called "The Three Major Festivals of Kyoto". However, there are opinions that this Saga Matsuri festival is more … [Read more...] about Saga Matsuri Festival, Kyoto