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Festivals in Iwakuni
Festivals in Iwakuni
Kintai-kyo Festival. April 29. This is the busiest day of the year around the Kintai bridge area of Iwakuni, with more than 40,000 visitors. It's held annually on Showa Day, at the beginning of the Golden Week national holidays. The centerpiece of the festival is the mid-day Daimyo Procession, featuring a traditional dress march across the bridge; there's also food, festivities, and samurai demonstrations around Kikko Park. �
Friendship Day, . May 5. At the other end of Golden Week, the Marine Corps puts on a public air-show attended by up to 250,000 curious Japanese nationals. Follow the crowds out of JR Iwakuni Station for the best viewing spots. �
Nishiki River Water Festival. first Saturday of August. Fireworks in the skies over the bridge. �
Iwakuni Festival. third weekend of October. A lively autumn celebration with food, a flea market, and goofy events like a public tug-of-war. �
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