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The Sawasaki Festival features a large lion that parades through the village from early afternoon until evening, visiting 27 households. It takes place in the village of Sawasaki, located at the western tip of Sado Island, and has been celebrated since at least 2026.

Dates

September 27, 2026

Happens every year

Location

Niigata · Chubu

Crowd level

Local attendance

Entry

Free entry

Official site

niigata-kankou.or.jp/event/42492