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Kanuma Buttsuke Aki Matsuri (Kanuma Autumn Festival)
鹿沼秋まつり
Tochigi · Kanto
A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage float festival in Kanuma centered on Imamiya Shrine — 27 elaborately hand-carved wooden yatai floats parade in, and the signature 'buttsuke' is a musical duel where floats clash simultaneously at intersections, lantern-lit at night.
- Dates
- October 10–11Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Start time
- 12:00
- Location
- Tochigi · Kanto
- Nearest station
- Shin-Kanuma Station · 10 min walk
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
Happens every year
What to expect
Elaborately carved floats clashing in musical duels at night.
Best viewing tips
Free; paid parking ¥1,000/day, free shuttle buses. Day 1 float entrance ~12:00, departure from ~17:00; Day 2 float parade ~14:00.
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