Peasant kabuki which has been inherited by "Tsumado Renchu" in the Kuromori district for more than 280 years since the mid-Edo period. Because it is performed in the middle of winter, it is known as a play in the snow or a play in the cold. There are about 50 types of lore performances, mainly about Yoshitayu Kyogen, but it is interesting to see faces that are different from the central Kabuki, such as acting and directing. The performance of that year will be decided by a ritual called "Tayu Shimai" in March of the previous year.

It will be the 38th event in 2025. On the day, you can enjoy the local cuisine of Sakata, in addition to the 800 yen of Kango Ju. From 10 to 15 o'clock. The Kango Ju will end as soon as it is sold out.

As the "Sanno Matsuri" (Sanno Matsuri), an example festival of the Ushō Hie Shrine, the Sakata Festival is a traditional festival that has continued without a break since the 14th year of Keijō (1609). In addition to the flog procession, the big lions have their mouths wide open and milled around. It is familiar as the busiest festival in Sakata. * The contents may be changed depending on the situation. Image courtesy of Sakata City