Discover the history of the yakko procession passed down in Aohara, Tsuwano Town
Aohara Yakko Procession
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Mid-October
- Location
- Aohara district
- Area
- Shimane Prefecture・Tsuwano Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 min · 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.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
An intangible folk cultural property event passed down in the Aohara district of Tsuwano Town by the Aohara Yakko Preservation Association. Annual guides list it as taking place in mid-October.
About Aohara Yakko Procession
The Aohara Yakko Procession is a folk event passed down in the Aohara district of Tsuwano Town, Shimane Prefecture.
Tsuwano Town’s list of designated cultural properties includes it as an intangible folk cultural property managed by the Aohara Yakko Preservation Association.
As an event passed down in the community, it offers one way to learn about Tsuwano’s history and culture.
Source: 町内にある指定文化財の一覧 | 津和野町 / 日本遺産 津和野~百景図を歩く~
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the traditional “yakko procession” itself, passed down in the Aohara district.
It is an intangible folk cultural property listed in Tsuwano Town’s cultural properties register and preserved by the association.
For details such as the procession formation and movements, it is best to check the local event information.
Discover the history of the yakko procession passed down in Aohara, Tsuwano Town
Location and access
- Venue and address
Aohara district, Tsuwano Town.
Event venue 島根県津和野町 青原地区
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
- Season
Mid-October
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
太皷谷稲成神社
島根県鹿足郡津和野町にある神社
安野光雅美術館
島根県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
桑原史成写真美術館
島根県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
森鷗外記念館
島根県津和野町にある文学館
津和野町郷土館
島根県津和野町にある博物館
Origins and History of Aohara Yakko Procession
However, Tsuwano Town classifies the Aohara Yakko Procession as an intangible folk cultural property, and it is managed by the Aohara Yakko Preservation Society.
Its designation date is Heisei 30February 22, and it is recorded in the cultural properties list as a local folk event.
Official information
The Aohara Yakko Procession’s cultural property designation and preservation association can be confirmed in Tsuwano Town’s official list of designated cultural properties in the town.
Aohara Yakko Procession at a Glance
The Aohara Yakko Procession is a yakko procession passed down in the Aohara district of Tsuwano Town.
It is preserved by the Aohara Yakko Preservation Association as a designated intangible folk cultural property of Tsuwano Town.
例年の案内では10月中旬の行事として紹介されています。
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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