Kamakura
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Kamakura were originally built as places to give offerings to a water deity enshrined in the front and to pray for family safety, commercial success, and a bountiful harvest.
Every year on February 15 and 16, during the time of the Lunar New Year, about 100 kamakura are built throughout Yokote City. During this time, children treat with amazake drinks and mochi rice cakes while saying, "Come into the kamakura."
Every year on February 15 and 16, during the time of the Lunar New Year, about 100 kamakura are built throughout Yokote City. During this time, children treat with amazake drinks and mochi rice cakes while saying, "Come into the kamakura."
View scenic routes that include this spot
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More Information about Kamakura
Street address
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Yokote City
(park in front of Yokote City Hall and other locations)
About AKITA Access
- Take the train to JR Yokote Station.
Then an about 10-min. walk.
- Take the train to JR Yokote Station.
Opening Hours
- Feb. 15 and 16 every year; 18:00-21:00
Closed
Best season
- Feb.
Point
- Protection against the cold and anti-slip equipment are required.
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Yokote Masuda Manga Museum
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The Town of Masuda
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Nyudozaki
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Akita Museum of Art
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Akita Inu Visitor Center
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Mountain Honey Shop
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Nyuto-onsen-kyo Hot Springs Village
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Nakajima Library at Akita International University
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Tazawako Skiing Area
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Akita Airport
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Takashimizu Brewery (Akita Shurui Seizoh Co. Ltd.)
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Lake Tazawa
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Akita Shimin Ichiba (Akita Citizen's Market)
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Namahage Museum
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Akita City Folklore and Performing Arts Center (Neburi Nagashi Kan Hall)
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Namahage Sedo Festival
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Paper Balloon Festival of Kamihinokinai
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Kakunodate Bukeyashiki-dori Street
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Sato Yosuke Inaniwa Udon Noodle-Making Workshop
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Sake Brewery Hideyoshi
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Oga Aquarium GAO
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Akita Furusato Village
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Former Ikeda Family Garden
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Mt. Moriyoshi
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Ando Jozo (Kitaura main store)
