Festivals of Japan

Events across Japan. A collection ranging from traditional to seasonal offerings.

Otsu Festival - Shiga

The biggest highlight of the Otsu Festival is the procession of 13 hikiyama floats decorated in gorgeous goblin tapestries and elaborate metal fixtures.
Together with the “kon kon chiki chin” sounds of hayashi music, are deft karakuri puppet performances at set locations as the procession makes its way.
The floats parade scattering chimaki, small bundles of straw wrapped with paper, to ward off evil spirits, so large crowds flock to the procession as it moves through the streets.

Event Dates Mid-October every year (tentative)
Event Details Please see the official website for details.
Location (venue) Tenson Shrine
Address 3-3-36 Kyo-machi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
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Region Kinki
Category Processions and parades

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: Aug.30.2022

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