Metropolis Japan

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