INUYAMA festival was originally an event of the HARITSUNA shrine, where INUYAMA’s genius is enshrined. This became an annual event in 1635, by the chief retainer Hayatonosho Masatora …

Feb 6, 2015 · A small town festival in Inuyama that was first held in 1635. The Inuyama Festival features 13 antique floats that are several stories tall. Each has a karakuri mechanical puppet …

The Inuyama Matsuri is held at the beginning of April in the city of Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture. Coinciding with the blooming of the cherry blossoms, the festival features processions of three …

Mar 3, 2024 · The highlight of the festival, held on the 1st Saturday and Sunday of every April, is the gorgeous three-layer floats. All 13 of them are designated as Aichi’s tangible folk cultural …

Thirteen enormous and elaborately decorated yama parade floats proceed along to the melodies of flutes and drums before offering a mechanized doll performance in a custom carried out …

Dec 26, 2024 · The Inuyama Festival is a religious event honoring the god at the Haritsuna Shrine located at the base of Inuyama Castle. It started in 1635 with a ceremonially decorated horse …

INUYAMA festival is held on the first weekend of April every year. The parade features 13 historic floats with Japanese automaton celebrating the castle town splendidly, along with cherry …

It is a festival held by Haritsuna Shrine, where the local guardian deity is worshiped. Thirteen splendid floats, each with three tiers, give karakuri doll performances that have been passed …

Experience traditional culture and seasonal celebrations by attending a Japanese festival! Home > Festivals of Japan > Inuyama Festival. This festival at Haritsuna Shrine has been held since …

The Inuyama Matsuri is a 300 year old festival that presents an offering of "Karakuri" to the deity of Haritsuna Shrine. The Karakuri in the Inuyama Matsuri refers to a set of puppets featuring a …