Discover the traditions of Kamiso Yakko, a folk performing art passed down in Hokuto City
Kamiso Yakko
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Area
- Hokkaido・Hokuto City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · flight time only)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.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Kamiso Yakko, a folk performing art passed down in Hokuto City, is preserved by a preservation society as a city-designated intangible folk cultural property.
About Kamiso Yakko
Kamiso Yakko is a folk performing art passed down in Hokuto City and is designated by the city as an intangible folk cultural property.
A preservation society has been formed locally, and the art is passed down as a traditional performing art.
Details of any festival program or performances need to be confirmed separately.
Source: 北斗市指定文化財について
Festival highlights
The highlight is the folk performing art itself, passed down in Hokuto City.
The Kamiso Yakko Preservation Society is listed as the group responsible for carrying on the art, and efforts are being made to preserve it locally.
Specific features such as the dance’s composition, costumes, and music have not been established based on the information available.
Discover the traditions of Kamiso Yakko, a folk performing art passed down in Hokuto City
Location and access
- Address
Hokuto City
Host municipality 北海道北斗市
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Official information
Hokuto City’s designated cultural properties information lists Kamiso Yakko as a city-designated intangible folk cultural property.
The Kamiso Yakko Preservation Society is listed as the preserving organization, and the art is recognized as a local folk performing art.
Kamiso Yakko at a Glance
Kamiso Yakko is a folk performing art passed down in Hokuto City and is designated by the city as an intangible folk cultural property.
The Kamiso Yakko Preservation Society is listed as the preserving organization, indicating that the art is passed down locally.
Details such as the dates, venue, and how to participate need to be confirmed.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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