Fukura Aza-Funakura 1, Yuza-machi, Akumi-gun, Yamagata Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
The Mt. Chokai Omonoimi Shrine Fukiuraguchi no Miya Grand Festival is a vibrant and solemn event featuring Shinto rituals, a daimyo procession, a portable shrine parade, and the highlight: the Hanagasa Dance. This significant cultural event is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Yamagata Prefecture. The festival takes place around the Mt. Chokai Omonoimi Shrine Fukiuraguchi no Miya, located at Fukura 1, Yuza-machi, Akumi-gun, Yamagata Prefecture. It is easily accessible, being a 3-minute drive from JR Fukiura Station or a 25-minute drive from the Sakata Minato IC on the Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway. Visitors can experience the rich traditions and spiritual atmosphere of the region during this special event.