Hittaka is a traditional festival rooted in the legendary conflict between the Genji and Heike clans. Two mountains facing each other across the Yoshida River—Gyoja-yama and Myoken-yama—each represent one clan, with participants creating intricate lantern designs to compete for supremacy. The designs, inspired by current events and social themes, remain secret until revealed in the twilight. The prefectural road becomes a pedestrian zone filled with food stalls and crowds.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.