
🏮 Furukawa Matsuri
古川まつり
Osaki, Miyagi (大崎市古川中心市街地) · 3–4 August (fireworks on the preceding day, 2 August)
A summer festival in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture, held since 1947. The streets are decorated with streamers and Tanabata ornaments, and events include the Furukawa Dance, taiko drum parades, and a creative mikoshi (portable shrine) parade. Food and product stalls from sister cities and concurrently held events can also be enjoyed.
Getting there
15 minutes on foot from Furukawa Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line. 10 minutes by car from Furukawa Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway.
Where to stay
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