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3/08/2008 - 3/09/2008Sagicho Festival of Himura Shrine
Omihachiman,
Japan
Setting off from the Himura Hachimangu Shrine, huge floats reaching 6m (20ft) into the air are paraded through the streets. The two-day event comes to a dramatic end on the final day with the ritual burning of the floats within the temple grounds.
Themes:
Religion
, Culture
, Spectacle
Hours: 2000.
Cost: Free.
Where: Himura Hachimangu Shrine
Central Omihachiman
Omihachiman, Japan
Contact Information:
Kyoto City Tourist Association
JR Kyoto Station Building 2 Floor
Karasuma-dori
Shiokoji-sagaru
Shimogyo-ku
Kyoto
Japan
Telephone: +81 (0)75 343 6655.
Website: http://raku.city.kyoto.jp/sight_e.phtml
