Suigō Sawara Festival Float Museum

What it is

• A museum in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.
• Located on the grounds of Yasaka Shrine.
• Exhibits items from the Sawara Grand Festival.

What to see

• Two real floats used in the festival.
• A video theater.
• Old photos and lanterns on the second floor.
• Real large dolls on the third floor.

When to go

• Open 9:00 to 16:30.
• Closed on Mondays.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from JR Narita Line Sawara Station.
• Parking 100m past Katori Jingu entrance intersection.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.