It is known as the loudest festival in Japan. The simultaneous sounds of gongs and taiko drums from 30 beautifully-decorated floats overwhelms viewers.
It was registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in December this year.
| Event Dates | Every year on the first Sunday of August and the day before. |
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| Event Details | August 2: Test performance from approx. 18:00 August 3: Main performance - Kita Shijo Parade from 13:00, Hanaguruma Float Parade from 18:30 *Please see the official website for details. |
| Official site | https://kuwana-ishidori.com/english.html |
| Location (venue) | Kasuga Shrine |
| Address | 46 Honmachi, Kuwana-shi, Mie |
| Region | Chubu |
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| Category | Bravery, Shrines and temples |
Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.
update: Nov.13.2025