A traditional summer festival dating back to the Edo period, Ogionsaa celebrates the expulsion of disease and prosperity in commerce. Designated as an intangible folk cultural property by Kagoshima City in 2012, the festival features a spectacular 2.5-kilometer procession with 3,000 participants carrying portable shrines and floats through the city's main streets. The eve festival at Central Park showcases shrine palanquins, floats, live performances, food stalls, and carnival games.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.