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Kakunodate Festival 角館のお祭り
Kakunodate-matsuri (角館祭り) is a Japanese festival celebrated from 7 to 9 September in Kakunodate, Akita. Its rites centre on Shinmei-sha shrine. As well as a procession and traditional dances, it is celebrated for the oyamabayashi in which the floats collide into each other. It has a 350-year history, and in 1991 was designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
| Location | Semboku, Akita (仙北市 秋田県) |
|---|---|
| When | September (Autumn — exact dates change every year) |
| Type | Kenka matsuri |
| Official website | https://www.kakudate.com/omatsuri/ |
Planning to go? The Kakunodate Festival is held in September, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the official website for this year's schedule before you travel.
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