Japan's Manaka Shibusawa Navel Festival

Japan's Manaka Shibusawa Navel Festival

Event Overview

The city of Shibakawa, located in the center of Gunma Prefecture. A unique specialty event known as "Japanese navel". The "Navel Dance", which is a parade with a big face written on the stomach to the cry of "Navel Ode Yoyoi", is 18-20. There are cute parades of little kids and various events.

Info

JR Shibakawa Station → 5 minutes walk
2km 5 minutes from Ikaho IC on Kanetsu-do via National Route 17
600 units/free. City Hall parking and others

Event Period

Price

Free

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances, procession and parade

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