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Otaya Festival

Jan 14 – Jan 15 · Kotomachi Toyuke Daijin-gu Shrine, Nagawa · Nagano

Dates

  • Jan 14 – Jan 15, 2027

About this event

Summary
Annual winter festival at Komachi Toyosake Daijin-gu Shrine featuring traditional floats and fireworks.

Highlights
  • Elaborate floats designated as intangible folk cultural property
  • Fireworks display illuminating the winter night sky
  • Five presentation locations for the floats


Details
The event, commonly known as the "Otaya Festival," is held annually on January 14th and 15th. The local neighborhood association meticulously crafts the "yamasha" (elaborate floats), which are recognized as an intangible folk cultural property of Nagano Prefecture. These floats are presented at five different locations throughout the festival. On the evening of the 14th, a fireworks display is held, featuring vibrant fireworks launched into the winter night sky.

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Event details come from organizers' websites and web searches. They are not guaranteed to be accurate. Check the official website before you go. Times are Japan time (JST).