There are 10 “decorative floats” (Kazariyama) which arranged luxurious ornaments and dolls in the bay mountain, the so-called “dance floats” (Odoriyama) dancing according to the hayashi, with a flute, a drum and a sliding bell etc. It is a festival that walks around Asahi town according to the playing song.
Overview
Schedules
Every Saturday, the day before September, the day of Respect
Content
Night festival
Saturday night is an evening festival. Ten lighted-up decorative mountains will be displayed to tourists in central Chuo street. Hayashi is exciting, fireworks color the night sky. Sunday is the main festival. Children walk through the Asahama Town by eleven cars that come out of each chair.
Access
- Asamai Hachiman Shrine (127 Gatsuginuma Hiraka, Yokote, Akita)
Contact Form
Hiraka Tourism Association
TEL (+81)182-24-1118