A traditional festival celebrating Yamaga's rich history and cultural heritage, held annually on August 15-16. On the first day, ornate lanterns shaped like shrines, temples, and castles are displayed throughout the town, and a lantern dance procession takes place along National Route 325. The second day features the spectacular "Thousand Lantern Dance," where women in yukata gracefully dance while balancing golden lanterns on their heads. The festival culminates with the "Rising Lantern" procession, where townspeople carry decorated lanterns to Omiya Shrine, followed by traditional lantern dances performed by the preservation society.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.