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Karatsu Kunchi

START: Nov 2, 2016 END: Nov 4, 2016

This festival has been held since the 1500s. The highlight is the parade of 14 ornately decorated, five-meter-high floats built in the shape of auspicious symbols: a carp, a dragon, a lion, etc. These are wheeled through the streets accompanied by the beat of taiko drums and the vigorous chants of the handlers.

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• 11/2 (Wed.) ~ 11/4 (Fri.). Recommended: 11/3 (Thu., Hol.)
• Times vary
• Free
• Karatsu Jinja Shrine → Karatsu City
• Karatsu Jinja Shrine: 3-13 Minamijonai, Karatsu, Saga
• 0955-72-4963 (Karatsu Station Tourist Information Center)
http://www.karatsu-kankou.jp/en/feature/karatsukunchi/

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Published: Oct 24, 2016 / Last Updated: Nov 9, 2016

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