1-1-1 Sukegawacho, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture (Inside the Hitachi City Hall Tourism and Products Division)
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Cost per person
¥1,000
The Hitachi Furyūbutsu is a captivating display of moving and transforming floats, designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and a nationally designated Important Tangible and Intangible Folk Cultural Property. These elaborate floats, also known as kasahoko, feature intricate mechanical dolls that perform captivating puppet shows with evolving stages. Typically showcased during the Hitachi Sakura Festival in early to mid-April, visitors can witness these remarkable creations in action. A larger display of all four floats occurs during the Kamine Shrine Grand Festival every seven years. Witness the artistry and cultural significance of these unique floats.