Kamakura
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Kamakura were originally built as places to give offerings to a water deity enshrined in the front and to pray for family safety, commercial success, and a bountiful harvest.
Every year on February 15 and 16, during the time of the Lunar New Year, about 100 kamakura are built throughout Yokote City. During this time, children treat with amazake drinks and mochi rice cakes while saying, "Come into the kamakura."
Every year on February 15 and 16, during the time of the Lunar New Year, about 100 kamakura are built throughout Yokote City. During this time, children treat with amazake drinks and mochi rice cakes while saying, "Come into the kamakura."
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LUX SUBURBMore Information about Kamakura
Street address
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Yokote City
(park in front of Yokote City Hall and other locations)
Access
- Take the train to JR Yokote Station.
Then an about 10-min. walk.
- Take the train to JR Yokote Station.
Opening Hours
- Feb. 15 and 16 every year; 18:00-21:00
Closed
Best season
- Feb.
Point
- Protection against the cold and anti-slip equipment are required.
Spots around
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Akita Furusato Village
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Kakunodate Bukeyashiki-dori Street
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Takashimizu Brewery (Akita Shurui Seizoh Co. Ltd.)
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Akita Inu Visitor Center
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Akita Museum of Art
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Namahage Museum
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The Town of Masuda
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Sake Brewery Hideyoshi
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Oga Aquarium GAO
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Lake Tazawa
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Tazawako Skiing Area
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Former Ikeda Family Garden
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Sato Yosuke Inaniwa Udon Noodle-Making Workshop
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Akita Shimin Ichiba (Akita Citizen's Market)
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Nakajima Library at Akita International University
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Akita Airport
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Mountain Honey Shop
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Paper Balloon Festival of Kamihinokinai
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Yokote Masuda Manga Museum
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Mt. Moriyoshi
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Nyudozaki
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Ando Jozo (Kitaura main store)
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Akita City Folklore and Performing Arts Center (Neburi Nagashi Kan Hall)
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Nyuto-onsen-kyo Hot Springs Village
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Namahage Sedo Festival