Experience a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Ogaki Festival!
The shochiku-yama float features both a mechanical karakuri marionette doll performance and a stage for children’s kabuki. 
Yama floats adorned in lanterns illuminating the evening parade. 
Performances like children’s kabuki take place during the festival. Ogaki Hachiman Shrine
Witness first-hand the living tradition of Ogaki Festival, celebrated since 1648! This vibrant festival features 13 elaborate “Yama” floats, many equipped with stages for breathtaking performances as they parade through the historic castle town.
This festival takes place over two exciting days, with the main celebrations on Sunday. Enjoy both daytime and nighttime parades, delicious street food from festive stalls and charming performances like children’s kabuki and karakuri marionette doll shows.
- Dates: 9th and 10th May 2026
- Time: 8:30am-9:00pm
- Location: Ogaki Hachiman Shrine and the surrounding area
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