Yachi Dongama Festival
The 'Yachi Dongama Festival' boasts a 400-year tradition
The 'Yachi Dongama Festival' boasts a 400-year tradition. Every year, at Yachi Hachimangu Shrine, traditional performances from Yachi are dedicated, and a festival procession featuring a strong performer leading the way, along with portable shrines and children, walks through the town accompanied by musical floats.
Map & Location
Yachi Hachimangu Shrine Area
About 7 minutes from the 'Higashine' IC on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway
About 15 minutes by taxi from JR 'Sakuranbo Higashine' Station
Details about Yachi Dongama Festival
- Date & Time
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9/13(Sat) 9/14(Sun) 9/15(Mon)
- Note
- Held on weekends and Mondays including Respect for the Aged Day in September every autumn
- Venue
- Yachi Hachimangu Shrine Area
- Address
- Yachi, Kahoku Town, Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture
- Access
- About 7 minutes from the 'Higashine' IC on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway
- Access (Public)
- About 15 minutes by taxi from JR 'Sakuranbo Higashine' Station
- Contact
- 0237-72-3787 （Yachi Dongama Festival Executive Committee (within Kahoku Town Tourism Association)）
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