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Yamaage Matsuri (Karasuyama)
山あげ祭
Tochigi · Kanto
A 460+ year-old UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage festival in Nasu-Karasuyama, unique for building enormous 3D kabuki stage backdrops from bamboo/washi in the street, then performing outdoor kabuki dance 5-6 times a day at different intersections.
- Dates
- July 23–25Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Tochigi · Kanto
- Nearest station
- Karasuyama Station · 14 min walk
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- city.nasukarasuyama.lg.jp/yamaage-matsuri
Happens every year
What to expect
Enormous portable kabuki stage backdrops assembled live in the street.
Best viewing tips
Street viewing free; reserved bench seating ¥1,000 day-of / ¥10,000 advance-reserved. Multiple daily performances; preview performance 19:00 on Jul 23.
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