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Sagae Matsuri (traditional)
Location Sagae City
Date September 14 - 16
Access 10 min. walk from Sagae Station; 10 min. drive from Sagae IC
Other Information Ancient style "yabusame" (horseback archery) is carried out in the magnificent style of Kamakura Period warriors, and is performed in order to divine the next year's harvest. During the festival there is also a "mikoshi" (portable shrine) procession and warrior procession, and more.
Inquiries to
Sagae City Commerce and Tourism Division TEL0237(86)2111
Last Update April 26, 2004

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