The twisted faces of hyottoko masks, okame women, and foxes dance to the jaunty rhythms of gongs and taiko drums. The festival prays for a rich harvest for the region and business prosperity, and the hilarious dances cause many of the spectators to burst out laughing.
| Event Dates | First Saturday in August |
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| Event Details | Zenya (night-before) festival: Friday, August 4; Main festival: Saturday, August 5 *Please see the official website for details. |
| Official site | http://www.hyottoko.jp/ |
| Location (venue) | Akugare Square in front of Hyugashi Station |
| Address | 1 Uemachi, Hyuga-shi, Miyazaki |
| Region | Kyushu |
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| Category | Dance, Traditional performing arts |
Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.
update: May.23.2023