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Photo:\uff08\u4e00\u793e\uff09\u5510\u6d25\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a<\/p>\nHeld since the 1500s, and recently designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The highlight is the parade of 14 ornately decorated, 5 m high floats built in the shape of auspicious symbols: carp, dragon, lion, etc. These are wheeled through the streets to the beat of taiko drums and vigorous chants of the handlers.<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022 Times vary
\n\u2022 Free
\n\u2022 From Karatsu Shrine to Karatsu City
\n\u2022 Karatsu Shrine
\n\u2022 3-13 Minami-jonai, Karatsu City, Saga<\/a>
\n\u2022 0955-72-4963<\/a> (Karatsu Sta. Tourist Information Center)
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.karatsu-kankou.jp\/en\/feature\/karatsukunchi\/<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"