Festivals in Aichi

A procession carries a carved fertility symbol to Tagata Shrine in prayers for harvests and prosperity.

Elaborate floats are pulled onto the beach at low tide during Kamezaki's spring festival.

Ancient masked dance ritual in Toei, Aichi, designated as Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Floats carrying mechanical puppets parade through Inuyama and glow with lanterns after dark.

Festival featuring Nagoya's signature miso katsu and other local dishes.

Nagoya Port's annual fireworks festival with over 3,000 fireworks.

Lantern-covered boats cross the water during this summer festival associated with Tsushima Shrine.