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Chiryu Matsuri (Main Festival)
知立まつり（本祭り）
Aichi · Chubu
2026 is a 'Main Festival' (even) year — five 7m/5t floats perform Dashi Bunraku puppet theater directly atop the floats, unique to Chiryu; both the bunraku and karakuri are UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Dates
- May 2–3Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Aichi · Chubu
- Nearest station
- Meitetsu Chiryū Station · 12 min walk
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- chiryu-kanko.com/event/detail/2
Happens every year
What to expect
Puppet theater performed live atop elaborately decorated floats.
Best viewing tips
Free street viewing. Shiraku (trial, May 2) miya-iri 14:00; Honraku (main, May 3) departures ~9:00, karakuri/bunraku performances from ~14:00.
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