A heritage festival carrying on the memories of Ryugasaki
Dangozuka Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Area
- Ibaraki Prefecture・Ryugasaki City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 10 min–1 h 30 min · limited express)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Dangozuka Festival is a festival associated with Ryugasaki City and is registered as the first recognized Ryugasaki City Heritage site.
About Dangozuka Festival
The Dangozuka Festival is a local festival that has been passed down in Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Under the Ryugasaki City Heritage system, it is designated as the first recognized cultural heritage site.
It is registered as city heritage and is one of the subjects that convey the region’s history and culture.
Source: 龍ケ崎市民遺産一覧｜龍ケ崎市公式ホームページ
Location and access
- Address
Ryugasaki City
Host municipality 茨城県龍ケ崎市
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Origins and History of Dangozuka Festival
The Ryugasaki City Heritage system began in 2015April.
The Dangozuka Festival is the first property recognized under this system.
No specific, verifiable information is available about the festival’s origins, how it was established, or how it has changed over time.
Official information
The Ryugasaki City official website lists the Dangozuka Festival as the first heritage site recognized under the “Ryugasaki City Heritage List.”
For detailed festival information and inquiries, contact the Ryugasaki City Board of Education’s Culture and Lifelong Learning Division.
Dangozuka Festival at a Glance
The Dangozuka Festival is a local festival selected as the first recognized Ryugasaki City Heritage site.
It is presented as something that conveys Ryugasaki City’s culture through the Ryugasaki City Heritage system, which began in 2015April.
Please check separate announcements for details such as the date, venue, and how to participate.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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