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Yatsushiro Myoken Matsuri Festival

Name: Yatsushiro Myoken Matsuri Festival
Start: 2026-11-30
End: 2026-11-30
Location: Yatsushiro Shrine

八代妙見祭

Experience a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage festival featuring grand processions of ornate floats and divine palanquins.

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November 30, 2026

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Yatsushiro Myoken Matsuri is the grand autumn festival of Yatsushiro Shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture, celebrated as one of the three great festivals of Kyushu.

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UNESCO Intangible Cultural HeritageKyushu's Top FestivalsTraditional Japanese Floats

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About Yatsushiro Myoken Matsuri Festival

Witness Grand Processions: Don't miss the stunning Kasaboko floats and the mythical Kameja turtle-snake figures.
Experience the Two-Day Ritual: Enjoy the distinct atmospheres of the "Oshiri" descent on the 22nd and the "Oagari" ascent on the 23rd.
Immerse in Tradition: Feel the living history of Edo-period traditions preserved in the modern day.

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Weather forecast

Thu

9/17

31°/23°

100%

Fri

9/18

29°/24°

82%

Sat

9/19

29°/23°

76%

Sun

9/20

31°/22°

31%

Mon

9/21

28°/20°

Tue

9/22

30°/16°

Wed

9/23

29°/17°

12%

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