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Kuda Seen Itokiri Karakuri Festival

Kuda Seen Itokiri Karakuri Festival

Event Overview

A gorgeous floats of six cars are pulled out, and on the stage provided above them, a puppet show created by the unique technique of "ithikiri karakuri" is unfolded. The puppetry takes up the topic of that time, the hero, etc., and is newly redesigned every year. On the day of the festival, it will be unveiled for the first time to locals. Image courtesy of Yaotsu Town

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Kutami Shinmei Shrine, Shirabeard Shrine
  • Address:   
  • Kudami, Yaotsu-cho, Kamo-gun, Gifu
  • CarAccess:   
20km 30 minutes from Tokai Circular Road Kani Mitaka IC via Prefectural Road No. 83 (Yatsu Tunnel)
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0574-43-2111 (Yaotsu-cho Regional Promotion Division)
  • Parking Number:   
300 units/free

Event Period

  • Sunday, April 20, 2025

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances, such as the sacred koshi and floats


Karakuri Votive at Shinmei Shrine
Yaotsu Town

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