Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture

Hours
August 15 (Thu.): 11:00~21:00
August 16 (Fri.): 17:00~21:00

Events on August 15
● Mikoshi Parade
Hours: 18:30 (scheduled)
Venue: Start and finish in front of Takahata Town Chamber of Commerce
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Enjoy the unique mikoshi floats and lively performances from each group.

● Mikomiko Lantern Festival
Hours: 11:00~16:00
Venue: Around Takahata Town General Communication Plaza
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◎ There will be lots of fun things to do, including food trucks and a mini festival!
◎ This is the perfect event for anime fans, with “Miko Market” a flea market mainly selling anime goods and the “Itasha Corner” where itasha cars from within and outside the prefecture will be gathered.
◎ In the multipurpose space inside the Communication Plaza, you can try out rhythm games and sports games at the e-sports booth (with cooperation from NAGAI e-sports studio Ne-st)!
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Events on August 16
● Folk song parade
Hours: 17:30~ Starting with the children’s section
Venue:
Start
Children’s section: Obakoya Mae
General section: In front of Itsukushima Shrine
Goal
Infant and adult section: in front of Takahata Town General Exchange Plaza Adult section second half: in front of Eiwaken
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Please enjoy the beautiful, cute, energetic and unique dance of each group of TakahataHanagasa Ondo song.
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Events on both days
● Takahata Marketin
August 15 (Thu.) : 11:00~21:00 Mahoroba Street (closed during the Mikoshi Parade)
August 16 (Fri.) : 14:00~21:00 (Parking Lot in front of the Chamber of Commerce)
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Handmade goods, accessories and food trucks will be on display.

● Stage Events
August 15 (Thu.) : 11:00~21:00 (closed during the Mikoshi Parade)
August 16 (Fri.) : 14:00~17:00
Venue: Parking Lot in front of the Chamber of Commerce
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There will be stage events that you can enjoy during the day, including band performances and dance stages!
On August 15, a character with an adult feel will appear for your children!

★ Takahata junior and senior high school students create a mosaic art using 10,000 photos!
Venue
Mahoroba Street
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The giant artwork created by junior and senior high school students will liven up the festival!
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★ Lantern Sky (Itsukushima Shrine)
Venue
Itsukushima Shrine
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The approach to Itsukushima Shrine is decorated with colorful lanterns.
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★ Bamboo Illumination
Venue
Mahoroba Street (in front of the Chamber of Commerce)
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Aobamboo and illuminations are beautifully combined at the center of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Reiwa version of Aobamboo has a slightly different atmosphere.

Inquiry
Takahata Town Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division
☎ 0238-52-4482