Tsuruoka Tenjin Festival (Monster Festival)

(鶴岡天神祭(化けものまつり))

Date

2019.05.25

Description

Costume parades fill the streets and monsters appear all throughout the city. With faces hidden behind straw woven hats and hand clothes, monsters dressed in kimono-like garments parade the town handing out free sake. There are many events held in the main venue and the whole town goes into festival mode.

Location

Tsuruoka City
Yamagata

Access Map (アクセスと地図)