This 420-year-old event is a tug-of-war between teams of Yobuko citizens using a 400m long rope and is started by a gong and flaming arrows. A land team win means a good harvest, while a win for the beach team means a good catch. Everyone is welcome to participate in this event!
• 6/6 (Sat.) ~ 7 (Sun.) 13:00~
• Karatsu City Hall Yobukoshimin Center (6/6)
• Yobuko San Shrine (6/7)
• 3143 Yobuko, Yobuko-machi, Karatsu City, Saga
• Free
• 0955-53-7165
• http://www.karatsu-kankou.jp/karatsunmon007.html