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2025.05.10 (Sat) 〜 2025.05.11 (Sun)Held on the nearest Saturday and Sunday to May 15 every year
Ōgaki Festival
大垣まつり
In the 5th year of Shōhō (1648), when the Hachiman Shrine, the guardian deity of the Ōgaki castle town, was rebuilt, 10 floats were made and drawn around, marking the beginning. With a tradition boasting over 370 years, 13 floats parade through the castle town, unfolding a magnificent festival picture scroll. The venue features approximately 600 stalls every year.
Cultural Property: Nationally Designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property
Cultural Property: Nationally Designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property
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- The Hachiman Shrine, the overall tutelary deity of Ogaki castle town, was rebuilt and refurbished in Shohō 5 (1648), when 10 “yama” floats were constructed and paraded around, marking the beginning of the festival.
- Boasting a tradition of over 370 years, 13 “yama” floats process through the castle town, unfolding a splendid festival tableau.
- Every year, roughly 600 stalls line the venue, delighting visitors.
Place：Throughout the old city centered on Ōgaki Hachiman Shrine
Transportation：6-minute walk from JR Ōgaki Station South Exit
Contact：0584-77-1535
Price：Free
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