A traditional dragon boat racing festival celebrating early summer in the Banshu region, held on Aioi Bay. The main event features peron boats—historic wooden vessels 13 meters long and 1.58 meters wide—raced competitively by teams with enthusiastic spectators cheering them on. The festival includes boat races, land parades, and other diverse events. The eve features a spectacular fireworks display over the bay with approximately 5,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.