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Yassa Matsuri Festival
ヤッサ祭り
Experience a 400-year-old tradition in Gunma! A powerful ritual of men in traditional loincloths racing through the shrine to rhythmic chants.
Schedule
September 26, 2026 18:30 – September 26, 2026 22:00
Guide6 min read
Yassa Matsuri is a traditional festival held at Wakamiya Hachiman-gu Shrine in Minakami, Gunma (formerly the Tsukino-yo Ogashima district).
Highlights
Traditional RitualsHigh-Energy CeremonyNight Festival
About Yassa Matsuri Festival
- Witness Traditional Rituals: Watch the breathtaking sight of men in fundoshi racing through the shrine to the rhythmic 'Yassa, Mossa' chant.
- Enjoy the Nighttime Energy: Experience the rising excitement of the festival, starting with drumming at 18:30 and peaking late at night.
- Connect with History: Feel the weight of a 400-year-old tradition and experience the deep-rooted local faith and culture of Japan.
Weather forecast
Fri
9/4
25°/22°
87%
Sat
9/5
26°/21°
82%
Sun
9/6
25°/20°
95%
Mon
9/7
28°/20°
96%
Tue
9/8
30°/23°
58%
Wed
9/9
30°/23°
76%
Thu
9/10
23°/21°
80%
