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Mito Komon Matsuri (Honsai)
水戸黄門まつり（本祭）
Ibaraki · Kanto
Mito's flagship summer festival — 14 elaborately decorated floats parade along National Route 50 between Mito Station and Daikumachi, with taiko drums, flutes, and a climactic 'grand float percussion battle' on the final night where all floats converge.
- Dates
- August 7–8Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Start time
- 11:00
- Location
- Ibaraki · Kanto
- Nearest station
- Mito Station · 14 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
Happens every year
What to expect
A major float parade climaxing in a percussion battle between all floats.
Best viewing tips
Free; runs to 21:00 on Aug 1, 20:00 on Aug 2; percussion battle finale ~19:00 on the last night.
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