Daimyo Parade
A major event during the Hassaku Festival, held every year on September 1st, is the Daimyo Parade. T...
History/ Culture
Kagura Dances
Kagura, literally “entertainment for the gods,” is a form of traditional dance tracing its history b...
Chatsubo Dochu
Chatsubo Dochu refers to the Edo period (1603–1867) custom of transporting Japan’s highest quality t...
Katsuyama Castle Ruin
This mountain located on the north side of Tsuru bears the remains of Katsuyama Castle, the strongho...
Nakamachi’s Yatai (Hassaku Festival Float)
The festival float belonging to the Nakamachi district was originally constructed in 1816, but its d...
Shinmachi’s Yatai (Hassaku Festival Float)
Oide Shrine’s annual Hassaku Festival, held on September 1st, includes a magnificent festival parade...
Shimomachi’s Yatai (Hassaku Festival Float)
This festival float belongs to the Shimomachi district. It is thought to have been constructed betwe...
Hayaumamachi’s Yatai (Hassaku Festival Float)
This large wooden cart is one of Tsuru’s yatai, which are traditional parade floats. It is used duri...
Museum Tsuru
The Museum Tsuru was built in 1999 to introduce visitors to the history and culture of Tsuru. The pe...
Ogata Local History Museum
This museum occupies the old Ogata Elementary School, where several generations of local children we...
