Kurakake Castle Festival
鞍掛城まつり
A castle festival features an armored warrior procession, parades, and traditional performances including taiko drumming and Shinto kagura dance.
The festival features various events such as the Kurakake Warrior March, Battle Deployment Scroll, diverse parades, balloon releases, brass band performances by various schools, ikiriko (traditional Japanese percussion instrument) performances, Kuga Taiko drumming, Yanazu Kagura (a traditional Shinto dance).
Among these, the Kurakake Warrior March and Battle Deployment Scroll are the main highlights of the festival. The scene of approximately 40 warriors adorned in armour embarking on their journey captivates the attendees.
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