Hanamatsuri (Nakazaike District)
花祭（中在家地区）
Experience the intense energy of the 700-year-old Hanamatsuri, featuring the fierce Sakaki-oni dance and powerful Yu-bayashi music.The Nakazaike Hanamatsuri is a traditional folk performance with a history spanning over 700 years, preserved in the Nakazaike district of Toei Town, Aichi Prefecture.
Highlights
About Hanamatsuri (Nakazaike District)
- Cultural Heritage: A rare chance to witness a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property with 700+ years of history.
- Powerful Performance: Feel the raw energy of the Sakaki-oni dance and the rhythmic Yu-bayashi music.
- Community Spirit: Experience the warmth and deep-rooted traditions of a local Japanese community.
- Winter Preparation: As this is a December event, please ensure you bring heavy winter clothing to stay warm.
Photo gallery
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December 14, 2026
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
32°/26°
100%
Tue
8/4
31°/25°
59%
Wed
8/5
35°/24°
59%
Thu
8/6
36°/26°
95%
Fri
8/7
35°/26°
92%
Sat
8/8
34°/25°
79%
Sun
8/9
32°/24°
68%
Plan your stay & activities
Tips
Clothing
Since this is an outdoor event held at night in December, it will be extremely cold. Please bring heavy winter gear.
Parking
Parking is very limited; carpooling is highly recommended.
Donations
While entry is free, a donation of approximately 3,000 JPY is requested to support the festival's preservation. This can be made at the Kaisho on-site.
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