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Sagami no Odako (The Giant Kites of Sagami)≪Sagami no Odako Center (Renge no sato Araiso)≫

Sagami no Odako (The Giant Kites of Sagami)≪Sagami no Odako Center (Renge no sato Araiso)≫

The Odako is one of the traditional event of Sagamihara city started in Tenpou period (around 1830) in the Edo era. Size of the Hachi (eight)-ken (Japanese unit of measure for length) kite is 14.5 meters square and its weight is about 950 kg. This is the the largest in Japan. One of the highlight of the Odako is that everything is handmade from parts preparation including making frames by cutting out bamboos to writing a title. Visitors can view a video of Sagami no Odako in exhibition room at any time.

Essential Information

Hours

9am–6pm

Duration

1h

Closed New Year’s Holiday (12/29-1/3). There is a closure during March. Please contact us for details as it changes every year.
Costs

Viewing the Kite Center is free.

Facilities
  • Wheelchair friendly

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