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Numata Festival
Aug 03, 2024 at 1:00pm ~ Aug 05, 2024 at 10:00pm
Immerse yourself in Japan’s largest Tengu mask festival, completely FREE!
🏮 Experience the awe-inspiring Numata Festival, highlighted by a magnificent Tengu mask that parades through town on its first and third days. This colossal mask stands 2.9 meters tall with a majestic nose and spans 4.3 meters in length and 2.3 meters in width, carried by a procession of 300 women, enhancing its grandeur.
🥳 The festival’s second day features a vibrant display of traditional floats adorned with exquisite dolls depicting legendary figures such as Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Benkei. ✨🎶
For festival enthusiasts eager to engage with local traditions, the Numata Festival promises an unforgettable experience immersed in Japanese culture. 🇯🇵
3rd Aug From 1PM- 10PM
Most floats are out from 6PM to 10PM (*The Tengu Mikoshi is out from 6:30PM to 9:30PM on the 3rd)
4th Aug From 1:30PM- 10PM
Most floats are out from 6PMto 10PM (*NO Tengu Mikoshi on the 4th )
5th Aug From 4:20PM- 10PM
The Tengu Mikoshi is out from 6:30PM to 9:30PM on the 5th
Information
Start: Aug 3rd 2024 at 1:00pm
End: Aug 5th 2024 at 10:00pm
780 Nishikurauchimachi, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture 378-0046 〒378-0046 群馬県沼田市西倉内町780