Large Kites of Zama

Overview

The festival of flying kites in Zama started in the Edo period as an event to celebrate Boys' Festival. Every year on May 4th and 5th, the Ookite Festival, selected as one of Kanagawa's 50 best festivals, is held and a 13 square metre kite is flown by 100 people.

Detailed information

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Zama, Zama, Kanagawa

Business Hours

Around May 4th or 5th annually

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