Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine Festival Hikiyama Float Event
Japanese name: 土崎神明社祭の曳山行事（つちざきしんめいしゃさいのひきやまぎょうじ）
Akita, Akita
2027
Tue, Jul 20
Eve festival
Wed, Jul 21
Annual rite (outbound and return float processions)
About the festival
This event accompanies the annual festival of Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha, the guardian shrine of the Tsuchizaki port district in Akita City. Hikiyama floats offered by each of the old neighborhoods tour the town along with the mikoshi (portable shrine) procession. The floats are rebuilt every year, and during the procession young people and children perform hand dances in the street to festival music.
Hikiyama floats rebuilt every year by each old neighborhood
Hand dances performed in the street to festival music
The main day, when the floats greet the mikoshi in front of the otabisho (temporary shrine)
Photos
Key facts
- Category
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Yama, Hoko, Yatai float festivals
- Location
- Akita, Akita
- Main venue
- Tsuchizaki port district (Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine and the otabisho)
- Getting there
- Tsuchizaki Station on the JR Ou Main 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 Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine Festival Hikiyama Float Event held in 2027?
- In 2027, it is scheduled for Tue, Jul 20 – Wed, Jul 21 (Calculated from the usual rule).
- Where is Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine Festival Hikiyama Float Event held?
- It is held in Akita, Akita. The main venue is Tsuchizaki port district (Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine and the otabisho).
- How are the dates of Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine Festival Hikiyama Float Event set?
- July 20 (eve festival) and July 21 (annual rite and main festival) every year