Fake on a Needleway

Fake on a Needleway

Event Overview

A festival of Suwa Shrine with a tradition of more than 400 years. An encouraging festival in which seven floats with elaborate taiko collide with each other along with the sound of a lively drum and the courageous clam of Wakanren. Image courtesy: Towa Tourist Association

Info

JR Nihonmatsu Station → Bus 40 minutes, bus stop: Needleway Chuo, short walk
18km 20 minutes from Nihonmatsu IC on Tōhoku via National Route 4 and Prefectural Route 62
100 units/free; Towa Branch et al.

Event Period

Price

Free

Event Category

Mikoshi (portable shrines), festival floats, etc.


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Towa Tourism Association

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