Karakasa Manto Festival

Tsuchiura City

Southern Ibaraki

Festivals/Events

This festival dates back to the Edo Period and takes place on the 15th of August every year.
During the festival, a traditonal umbrella known as a 'karakasa' around 5m accross and 6m tall is lit up with fireworks. The fireworks cascade down the umbrella in a fiery spectacle for nearly 10 minutes.
The festival is dedicated to wishing for a bountiful harvest, the safety of one's family and peace. 

Information

Address
Ohata Washi Shrine, Tsuchiura City
Access
By car: 5-minute drive from the Tsuchiura-Kita IC on the Joban Expressway
Website
https://www.city.tsuchiura.lg.jp/page/page001136.html
Contact
Tsuchiura City Tourist Association
TEL: 029-826-1111

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