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