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."
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LUX SUBURBMore Information about Kamakura
Street address
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Yokote City
(park in front of Yokote City Hall and other locations)
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.
Spots around
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Akita City Folklore and Performing Arts Center (Neburi Nagashi Kan Hall)
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Akita Furusato Village
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Lake Tazawa
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Nyudozaki
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Takashimizu Brewery (Akita Shurui Seizoh Co. Ltd.)
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The Town of Masuda
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Akita Shimin Ichiba (Akita Citizen's Market)
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Nyuto-onsen-kyo Hot Springs Village
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Namahage Museum
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Mt. Moriyoshi
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Mountain Honey Shop
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Nakajima Library at Akita International University
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Yokote Masuda Manga Museum
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Oga Aquarium GAO
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Ando Jozo (Kitaura main store)
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Paper Balloon Festival of Kamihinokinai
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Sake Brewery Hideyoshi
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Akita Airport
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Akita Museum of Art
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Tazawako Skiing Area
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Namahage Sedo Festival
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Akita Inu Visitor Center
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Kakunodate Bukeyashiki-dori Street
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Former Ikeda Family Garden
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Sato Yosuke Inaniwa Udon Noodle-Making Workshop