Karasuyama Yamaage Event
Japanese name: 烏山の山あげ行事（からすやまのやまあげぎょうじ）
Nasukarasuyama, Tochigi
2027
Thu, Jul 22
Eve festival
Fri, Jul 23 – Sun, Jul 25
Yamaage performances
About the festival
Held at the festival of Yakumo Shrine in Nasukarasuyama City, this event traces its origin to 1560, when the lord of Karasuyama Castle enshrined the deity Gozu Tenno. Backdrops called yama, made of bamboo woven in a wickerwork pattern, covered with Karasuyama washi paper and painted, are set up on the street, and Tokiwazu dance pieces are performed in front of them. The set is assembled and dismantled again for each performance.
A stage backed by a large paper mountain about 10 m high
An outdoor stage set built over about 100 m of street
Young men assembling and moving the yama in a set sequence
Photos
Key facts
- Category
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Yama, Hoko, Yatai float festivals
- Location
- Nasukarasuyama, Tochigi
- Main venue
- Central Karasuyama, Nasukarasuyama (Yakumo Shrine)
- Getting there
- Karasuyama Station on the JR Karasuyama Line is the nearest station.
This description was written by Matsuri Biyori based on public information. Dates and details may change. Please check the organizers' latest information before you go. Translated from the Japanese original.
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FAQ
- When is Karasuyama Yamaage Event held in 2027?
- In 2027, it is scheduled for Thu, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 25 (Calculated from the usual rule).
- Where is Karasuyama Yamaage Event held?
- It is held in Nasukarasuyama, Tochigi. The main venue is Central Karasuyama, Nasukarasuyama (Yakumo Shrine).
- How are the dates of Karasuyama Yamaage Event set?
- Every year on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday that include the fourth Saturday of July (eve festival on the Thursday before)