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UPCOMINGFREE ENTRYMatsuri· Annual
Akutai Matsuri
悪態祭り
Ibaraki · Kanto
Unique 300-year-old festival in Kasama where visitors shout insults at priests disguised as tengu creatures to ward off evil and relieve stress. The event is meant to bring people together through shared laughter.
- Dates
- December 20Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Ibaraki · Kanto
- Nearest station
- Iwama Station · taxi ~10 min (60 min walk)
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- city.kasama.lg.jp/page/page000154.html
Happens every year
What to expect
The air is filled with laughter and playful shouts as participants hurl humorous insults at tengu-masked priests, creating a lively and cathartic atmosphere amidst the historic backdrop of Kasama's shrines.
Best viewing tips
Position yourself near the main shrine for the best view of the tengu procession. Bring warm clothing as the festival takes place in December, and prepare for a spirited crowd.
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~1h 35m by car
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