Otabi Matsuri Festival

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  • Spring

A gorgeous festival in Komatsu City with over 300 years of history. The main attraction is the "Children's Kabuki" performed by local children on the stages of lavishly decorated floats. Their professional acting and glittering costumes are mesmerizing. At night, the illuminated floats glow gold against the night sky. The warm atmosphere, where tradition and civic pride are preserved, brings a smile to every visitor's face.

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Otabi Festival - For Tourism Ishikawa, JAPAN

Otabi Festival - For Tourism Ishikawa, JAPAN

Ishikawa Prefectural Tourism Federation

Otabi Matsuri Festival

Address
Yokaichi-machi, Komatsu-shi, Ishikawa
Website
https://www.city.komatsu.lg.jp/soshiki/1015/event/1/18297.html
Operator
Komatsu City Tourism and Exchange Division

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