
Sagae Festival
A "Sagae Matsuri" with history and tradition is held as an example festival of the Sagae Hachiman-gū. Every year, mainly on September 15, a strict ritual at the Sagae Hachiman Palace Shrine, a brave event that is designated as an intangible folk property in Yamagata Prefecture, "Sagae Hachiman-gyo-gama", and a procession by the Sagae Hachiman-gu-gai Preservation Society "Nimachi Tour", where the procession is kneaded, there will be a tour of "Kuryu Taikocho", which will enliven the city with a small performance. On the 15th (Sunday) of the last day, the finale will be decorated by the "Shinkoshi no Rite", which boasts one of the largest sizes in Tohoku.