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Large Kites of Zama

Large Kites of Zama

Zama

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.

Essential Information

Dates

Early May

Dates are yet to be confirmed. Please check official sites before heading to an event.

Venue Mizu to Midori no Kaze Hiroba
Hours

Around May 4th or 5th annually

Duration

1h

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