Local culture of Gion and Ofune-sama, passed down in Iwamurada
The Ofune-sama Festival at Iwamurada Gion
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Area
- Nagano Prefecture・Saku City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 50 min · bullet train)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
- 2026/11/11
The Ofune-sama Festival at Iwamurada Gion is a city-designated intangible folk cultural property listed in Saku City's list of designated cultural properties.
About The Ofune-sama Festival at Iwamurada Gion
The Ofune-sama Festival at Iwamurada Gion is listed as a city-designated intangible folk cultural property in Saku City's list of designated cultural properties.
Its location is given as Iwamurada, and the festival name and local name are clearly stated in the list.
It is recognized in Saku City's cultural property information as a festival connected with Iwamurada's local culture.
Location and access
- Address
Saku City
Host municipality 長野県佐久市
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Official information
Saku City's official website lists the Ofune-sama Festival at Iwamurada Gion as a city-designated intangible folk cultural property in its “List of Designated Cultural Properties.”
The Ofune-sama Festival at Iwamurada Gion at a Glance
The Ofune-sama Festival at Iwamurada Gion is listed as a city-designated intangible folk cultural property in Saku City's list of designated cultural properties, with its location given as Iwamurada.
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
