Fukushima Waraji Matsuri

(福島わらじまつり)

Date

FROM 2018.08.3
TO 2018.08.4

Description

Waraji is a traditional sandal made from straw. A massive waraji, 12m long and weighing two tons (the largest in Japan), is paraded as an offering. There is also a heart pounding race where locals compete to see who can pull a giant Waraji float a certain distance the fastest.

Location

Fukushima City
Fukushima

Access Map (アクセスと地図)