Yatsushiro Myoken Matsuri Festival
八代妙見祭
Experience a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage festival featuring grand processions of ornate floats and divine palanquins.Yatsushiro Myoken Matsuri is the grand autumn festival of Yatsushiro Shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture, celebrated as one of the three great festivals of Kyushu.
Highlights
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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November 30, 2026
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
38°/26°
100%
Tue
8/4
35°/27°
98%
Wed
8/5
36°/27°
27%
Thu
8/6
35°/29°
49%
Fri
8/7
33°/29°
57%
Sat
8/8
33°/28°
43%
Sun
8/9
34°/27°
38%
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