Things to Do
Kusatsu Shukuba Festival
This festival includes a historical pageant that proceeds through the traditional city streets, with a large number of onlookers taking in the vast array of gorgeous outfits.
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Overview
Access
- JR Biwako Line Kusatsu Station 10 min on foot
How to Get Here from Major Locations (Google Maps)
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Basic Information
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Period
Sunday in Late April
Address
City Streets & Vicinity of the Kusatsu City Office
Official Website
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