Naga Black Lion Festival

Naga Black Lion Festival

Event Overview

Black lions from more than a dozen companies in the city meet together, and they mash around the city's main streets in a prayer for the abundance of five grains and family safety. Each shrine has different lion heads and works, and it is one of the ways to enjoy comparing brave dances. * The contents may be changed or canceled depending on the situation. Image courtesy: Nagai

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Matsugaike Park (white azalea park), the main street in the city
  • Address:   
  • Nagai, Yamagata
  • Public Transportation:   
Yamagata Railway Nagai Station → 15-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
19km 25 minutes from Nanyoha Takahata IC, Tōhoku Chūdo via National Route 113/287
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0238-88-5279 (Nagai Tourism Association)
  • Parking Number:   
Free. We plan to install temporary parking, but use public transport as much as possible because the number of parking available is limited

Event Period

  • Saturday, May 24, 2025

Price

Free (with some paid bleachers)

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances


Nagai City

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