Yobuko Great Tug-of-War

During the Bunroku and Keicho eras, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and various daimyos gathered around Nagoya. To boost the morale of the troops, it is said that Kato Kiyomasa and Fukushima Masanori's armies were divided and engaged in tug-of-war using the ropes of military ships, which marked the beginning of the Yobuko Great Tug-of-War. The center is a large mound made of rice straw and tatami mats, with fine nets draped over it, referred to as ''Mito''. The town of Yobuko divides into two groups, the Hama group and the Oka group, pulling it into their own territory, making it a festival to predict good catches and bountiful harvests.

Date & Time

6/7(Sat) 6/8(Sun)

Note

6/7 (Sat) Children's Tug-of-War 13:00 (Location: Karatsu City Hall Yobuko Citizens' Center), 6/8 (Sun) Opening Ceremony 10:40, First Festival Purification 12/20, Shinto Ritual 12:50, Adult Tug-of-War 13:30 (Location: Mikami Shrine Front)

Venue

Mikami Shrine Front

Address

3128-1 Yobuko Town, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture

parking

Rinko Parking Lot (Paid)

Access (Public)

About a 6-minute walk from 'Karatsu' station on the JR Karatsu Line and Chikuhi Line, take the Showa Bus to 'Yobuko' bus stop.

Contact

0955-82-3426 （Yobuko Tourist Information Center）

URL

https://www.karatsu-kankou.jp/events/detail/600/2022-06