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Yayoi Matsuri (Futarasan Shrine, Nikko)
Medium crowdKantoNikko, Tochigi
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Date
April 13-17
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Region
Kanto
About this festival
The Yayoi Matsuri at Futarasan Shrine in Nikko welcomes spring and prays for good fortune, and is held every year from April 13 to 17. The main event on the final day features ornate floats pulled through the town, accompanied by festival music.
Highlights
- โOrnate floats pulled through town on the last day
- โFestival music and street atmosphere
- โParticipants often wear pink to represent cherry blossoms
Getting There
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From Nikko Station or Tobu-Nikko Station, about 15 minutes by World Heritage tour bus or about 45 minutes on foot.
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