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Shinjō Matsuri 新庄まつり
The Shinjō Matsuri (新庄まつりの山車行事) is a Japanese festival celebrated from 24 to 26 August in Shinjō, Yamagata Prefecture. Mikoshi and approximately twenty floats are drawn through the streets, accompanied by odori, drums, and other performers. It has a two hundred and fifty-year history and was designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property in 2009.
| Location | Shinjō-shi, Yamagata (新庄市 山形県) |
|---|---|
| When | August (Summer — exact dates change every year) |
| Type | Holiday |
| Official website | http://shinjo-matsuri.jp/ |
Planning to go? The Shinjō Matsuri is held in August, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the official website for this year's schedule before you travel.
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