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[Yamagata] Be Part of the UNESCO Shinjo Festival: Float Pulling & Ginzan Onsen Tour
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- Overview
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- Exclusive Experience: Don’t just watch—join the locals and pull the magnificent "Yatai" floats of the UNESCO-listed Shinjo Festival.
- UNESCO Heritage: Become part of a tradition with over 260 years of history.
- Wear an Authentic "Happi" Coat: Feel like a true local! Every participant will be provided with a traditional "Happi" festival coat to wear during the event—perfect for photos and immersion.
- Hands-on UNESCO Experience: Don't just watch—participate! Join a local team and help pull the massive, beautifully decorated UNESCO-listed floats (Yatai) through the streets of Shinjo.
- Reserved Grandstand Seating: After the excitement of pulling the float, relax and enjoy the parade from your exclusive reserved seat for about an hour.
- Ginzan Onsen: Visit Japan’s most photogenic hot spring town, famous for its Taisho-era nostalgic atmosphere.
- Expert Local Guides (English & Chinese): Deeply understand the festival's 260-year history with live commentary from a
- What to expect
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Pull a UNESCO float with locals at Shinjo Festival! Experience the energy of this historic event, then wander the nostalgic, riverside streets of Ginzan Onsen. An exclusive summer day trip from Sendai