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Takaoka Manyo Festival
The main venue for this festival is Takaoka Kojo Park. The Manyo Historical Museum
hosts an all-Japan Manyo tanka tournament.
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Otomo no Yakamochi Festival of Honor
During the time of the Takaoka Manyo Festival, this festival honoring the Manyo
poet Otomo no Yakamochi is held at the Otomo Jinja Shrine
in Fushiki.
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Takaoka Daibutsu Day
This event, arranged by the Takaoka Chamber of Commerce, is held on the first
Sunday of every month.
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Manyo Line Streetcar Day Train Festival
The festival is a chance to take pictures of trains, test-ride real trains, ride
a mini-train, enjoy tasty udon noodles and buy goods commemorating
the Manyo Line.
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Takaoka Morning Market
An early morning fresh food market and flea market are held twice in May to promote
enjoyment of Takaoka. The market is open from 5:30 a.m. to
7:30 a.m.
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Hatcho Road Omoshiro Fair and Antique Fair
This fair is held along Hatcho Road that leads up to a national treasure Zuiryuji
Temple.
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Agripia Takaoka Morning Market
Farmers come from the surrounding countryside to sell their vegetables early
morning.
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Shinminato Hikiyama Festival
This Shinto ritual of the Hojozu Hachiman Shrine is called the Shinminato Hikiyama
Festival. Held on October 1, 13 wheeled floats are towed
around the town.
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Daimon Hikiyama Festival
The Hikiyama Festival is held on the second Sunday of October.
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