Kariya Festival

Designated as an intangible folk cultural asset of Aichi Prefecture, the 'Kariya Festival' is a shrine festival held at Akihasha in Ginzai, Kariya City, celebrating the harvest and praying for fire disaster prevention and safety of the town. Young men carry a 'Mando', a paper mache doll made of bamboo and washi paper, about 5m tall, 3m wide, and weighing about 60kg, and dance to the music of flutes and drums. Food stalls, essential for summer festivals, also set up, attracting more than 70,000 spectators over the two days each year. ■Notes Inquiries can also be made at the Kariya Station Tourist Information Center (0566-45-5833) (excluding the second Wednesday of each month).

Map & Location

Details about Kariya Festival

Date & Time

7/26(Sat) 7/27(Sun)

Note

7/26 (Sat) 16:30～22:00, 7/27 (Sun) 16:50～22:00

Venue

Kariya City Center (Around Akihasha)

Address

2-101 Ginzai, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture Akihasha

parking

Temporary parking: Kariya City Hall multi-story parking, Historical Museum North Parking Lot. *Please cooperate by using public transportation as much as possible.

Access (Public)

Get off at Meitetsu 'Kariya City' Station and walk about 5 minutes. Get off at JR/Meitetsu 'Kariya' Station and walk about 15 minutes.

Contact

0566-23-4100 （Kariya City Tourism Association (Weekdays 8:30–17:15)）

URL

https://www.kariya-guide.com/festival/000005.html