Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine Annual Celebration And The Float Festival ("土崎神明社例祭", "土崎神明社祭の曳山行事") is a Japanese festival celebrated from 20 to 21 July in Tsuchizaki (Tsuchizakiminato), the port area of Akita City, Akita Prefecture, Japan.[1]
Approximately 20 floats are dedicated and parade.
Its rites centre on the Shinmeisha shrine. Each neighbourhood contributes a float decorated with giant figures. In 1997 it was designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.[2][3][4]
The back of The Float and The Music Band
edit
July 20th
edit
July 21st
edit-
-
-
July 21 night
Access
editThe exit station is Tsuchizaki Station (north next of Akita Station).
Walk straight from the exit of the station and you can soon see Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine on your left. And little more walk leads to the main street of The Float Festival.
See also
edit
References
edit- ^ "Hikiyama" ("曳山"), Tsuchizakishinmeisha Hosankai, 2002
- ^ "The festival of Akita". Akita City. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
- ^ "Akita Prefectural Guide - Festivals". Akita Prefecture. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
- ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
External links
editTsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine Float Festival in Akita-City Japan on Facebook
(in Japanese) Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Float Festival homepage
 | This article related to a Japanese festival or holiday is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |