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Kangetsu-sai Moon Viewing Festival
Japanese name:観月祭
📅 Fri, Sep 25, 2026
About this event
A moon viewing festival honoring the famous moon over Mount Miwa. Held at Omiwa Shrine, kagura dance by shrine maidens (miko) and gagaku court music performances by Shinto priests are dedicated before the altar. It is a traditional festival held in an enchanting atmosphere under the clear autumn night sky.
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Kitoden (Prayer Hall)
1422 Miwa, Sakurai, Nara 633-0001
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