Value Village ／ Saga ／ Art & Crafts

Karatsu Kunchi hikiyama（唐津くんちの曳山）

からつくんちのひきやま Karatsu Kunchi Floats

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Floats built from hundreds of layers of paper finished in lacquer and gold - light, strong, and still hauled after two centuries.

FAQ

Where is Karatsu Kunchi Floats?: It is in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is an art festival.
What can I see at Karatsu Kunchi Floats?: Floats built from hundreds of layers of paper finished in lacquer and gold - light, strong, and still hauled after two centuries. The focus is lacquerware, sculpture.
When was Karatsu Kunchi Floats established?: It dates from 1819.